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Game Your Way to a Career: Content Creators

// Alyssa Froehling

Welcome to the final installment of “Game Your Way to a Career.” In this conclusion to our series on video games and 21st century skills, we’re discussing content creators, and how building skills related to content creation can give gamers a leg up in many different career paths! Read on to discover what exactly a…

How Video Games Teach Communication Skills

// Alyssa Froehling

Communication is a vital skill. Whether you’re at home with family, out with friends, or having discussions at work or school, the ability to convey your ideas, needs, feelings, and thoughts is crucial. There’s many different ways to communicate – from writing an email to body language to signing to speaking – but regardless of…

Game Your Way to a Career: Entrepreneurs

// Alyssa Froehling

You know what time it is! That’s right, it’s time for another installment of our “Game Your Way to a Career” series. This time, we’re talking about entrepreneurship. Today, we’ll explore the overlap between game-based learning, esports, and 21st-century skills to discover how this combination can cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit in K-12 learners. via Giphy…

Color Blindness Accessibility in Video Games

// Kylie Gilde, Shawn Baxter

As an educational game developer, our games must be inclusive and enjoyable for players with diverse needs. In this insightful interview, we delve into Filament’s recent steps toward colorblind accessibility. Featuring Shawn Baxter, UI/UX Designer, and Kylie Gilde, Gameplay Engineer, this interview sheds light on their collaborative efforts to integrate customizable colorblind settings into Filament’s…

Educational Games We’re Excited to Play in 2024

// Alyssa Froehling

COWABUNGA! We’re riding a wave of anticipation straight into the new year. Anticipation for what, you may ask? The release of groundbreaking educational games in 2024, of course.  via Giphy From underwater excursions to microscopic survival simulations, the games you’ll find below offer a unique blend of fun and learning for players of all ages.…

Gaming Accessibility in 2024

// Alyssa Froehling

As of 2023, 26% of Americans contend with some form of disability, and technological advancements have become instrumental in facilitating fuller lives for everyone. We believe that playful experiences improve people’s lives, so naturally, everyone should have the opportunity to experience gaming! As we step into a new year, let’s cover some recent and exciting…

Edtech Predictions for 2024

// Alyssa Froehling

It’s officially a new year, and with that comes new edtech predictions from your friendly neighborhood educational game developer! While we can’t gaze into the future, this blog contains our educated guesses on the edtech frontier of 2024. We believe innovation, accessibility, and immersive experiences will take center stage! via Giphy Want updates on game-based…

Top Game-Based Learning Conferences to Attend in 2024

// Alyssa Froehling

Ah, the start of a fresh year! 2024 is teeming with opportunities – opportunities to go to game-based learning conferences, that is. Forget scouring the vast expanse of the internet for the best events to attend; we’ve got your back. This guide brings you our curated list of some of our most anticipated events. Here’s…

What’s New in Game-based Learning – January 2024

// Alyssa Froehling

Happy New Year and welcome to the latest edition of What’s New in Game-based Learning! In this monthly series, we recap the most exciting new stories on game-based learning, games for impact, AR/VR for learning, and more. We’re excited to see what this fresh year will bring to our favorite industry – and if you’re…

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