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The Do’s and Don’ts of Educational Game Development

Do you have an idea for an educational video game that you just can’t get out of your head, but you’re not sure where to start? Are you thinking to yourself, “Surely educational game design isn’t a free-for-all – there must be some best practices out there somewhere?” via Giphy You’re right! And you’re in…

February 7, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

5 Myths About Game-based Learning

Myths! Rumors! Misconceptions! Like pretty much everything in this world, game-based learning is not immune to any of the above. But luckily, your favorite friendly educational game developer is here to dispel common game-based learning falsehoods, just for you! via Giphy Chances are, if you’re new to the subject and have been trying to learn…

February 9, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Work With Filament Games: How to Get Hired Series Roundup

Filament Games wouldn’t be what it is today without our team! We’re an eclectic group of professionals with a passion for learning. We strive to improve constantly, be playful, and make space for life. We also believe that when we succeed, we succeed together. These are not just our core values – these beliefs make…

February 14, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Game-based Learning Theory and Evidence

So far this month, we’ve covered what game-based learning is and isn’t along with the do’s and don’ts for designing educational games. However, if you’re new to the game-based learning sphere, you may still be wondering: why learning games in the first place? And moreover, why do we dedicate our entire business to educational game…

February 16, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Making Different Styles of Game: Positive impact vs. Entertainment

Earlier this month, our very own CCO Dan Norton was featured in the Virginia Serious Game Institute (VSGI) Speaker Series! The VSGI Speaker Series, which takes place through George Mason University, features serious game design professionals from across the industry. Dan’s session, called Making Different Styles of Game (Positive Impact vs. Entertainment), focused on the…

February 21, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

The Origin Story of Filament Games

If you’ve been following the Filament Games blog for a while now, you know the origin story of our dear mascot, the Filabee. Recently, upon reminiscing on our favorite bee and how our mascot came to be, we realized something – that we’d never shared the origin story of our company itself! It’s quite the…

February 23, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

What’s New in Game-based Learning – March 2022

We’ve made it to March, which means we’ve almost made it out of the winter! Punxsutawney Phil did predict six more weeks of winter last month, but regardless, we’re thinking positive and warm thoughts this month! via Giphy Okay, we get it, Phil, your word is final. More winter it is. However, we can’t help…

March 2, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Let’s talk robotics with Dan White (Podcast)

How are digital robotics different (and similar) to physical robotics? How has the educational game industry changed over the years? What’s the difference between scholastic esports and esports in general? If you are wondering about any of the following, we have just the podcast for you! Dan White joined Exaptec CEO Nicci Rossouw for an…

March 7, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Game-based Learning, History, and Authenticity

At Filament, we believe that game-based learning has the power to change the future for the better. We also are delighted to be in the present, to see all of the new and emerging ways that game-based learning is making a meaningful impact on the lives of students, workplaces, and learners across the globe. While…

March 9, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling

Video Games and Civil Rights Learning

If you read our last post, you know why studying history is so important! As we conclude Black History Month and begin Women’s History Month, there are a lot of historical and present-day figures and events to remember and learn about. Though it probably goes without saying, learning about civil rights should not be regulated…

March 14, 2022 // Alyssa Froehling