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Research Roundup: Educational Games and Humanities Learning (Part 2)

// Alyssa Froehling

It’s been a while since we’ve looked at the latest research surrounding educational games and humanities learning! Welcome to another Research Roundup on the impact of educational games on humanities learning. In our previous post on the topic, we explored studies that showed how games can enhance students’ understanding of art history, U.S. history, language,…

Research Roundup: The Positive Impacts of Game-based Learning

// Alyssa Froehling

When it comes to game-based learning, there’s a whole lot to love! Game-based learning is a superhero in the K-12 classroom, but it’s also versatile. Adults of any age can productively partake in game-based learning, and professionals of all kinds can use it to boost their skills and careers. In this blog, we’re going to…

Research Roundup: Gaming Builds Future-Facing Skills

// Alyssa Froehling

What do creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration all have in common? They’re all future-facing skills, of course! Beyond these 4 C’s, future-facing skills also include media literacy, problem-solving, leadership, digital citizenship, and more. You may also know them as “21st-century skills,” which, as defined by Education Reform, are a “… broad set of knowledge,…

5 Resources for Using Games in Remote Learning (Part 2)

// Alyssa Froehling

Though we’ve made it past the swift transitions necessary at the start of the 2020 pandemic, K-12 institutions are still adapting to their student’s needs and their state’s guidelines for safety. In fact, Chalkbeat reports “Nearly all of the nation’s 20 largest school districts will have a remote option this fall, with at least half…

Research Roundup: VR and AR for Learning

// Alyssa Froehling

We live in an exciting time where playing a video game doesn’t always mean sitting down in front of a computer or TV screen. While a mouse and keyboard, a controller, or a handheld console can provide plenty of opportunities for playful learning, learners from all walks of life can truly immerse themselves in the…

Game-based Learning Resources for Pride Month

// Alyssa Froehling

Hello, friends of Filament, and happy Pride Month!  Last time we featured game-based learning books on the blog, we covered some recent releases as well as some up-and-coming titles. There are so many resources available to educate yourself on game-based learning and communities of gamers, from blog posts to videos to news articles – but…

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Free-to-Play Learning Games Roundup 2019

// James LaPierre

Seeking free learning games to share with your students? You’ve come to the right place! 👋 Real talk: the Filament Games Blog is ripe with educational gaming content designed with real-world classrooms in mind, from our free How to Teach with Games eBook, to our routine roundups of high-quality learning games across subjects like computer…

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