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Filament Games Podcast Finale – Episodes 9 & 10

That’s a wrap! Season 3 of the Filament Games podcast is officially concluded with this exciting double-header. Check out our last two episodes of Season 3 below and stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter to find out what’s next from the Filament Games Podcast team! FGP3-9: Retro Review: The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis…

July 10, 2017 // Brandon Pittser

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FGP3-8: Audio Design in Games and VR

In today’s podcast, Brandon and Dan are joined by Filament’s Ethan Cayko for a discussion of practical audio techniques for game development. Tune in for a technical discussion of audio and the ways it can impact a player’s sense of space and immersion. We’ll also discuss the lusory attitude, what exactly is meant by “head-related…

June 20, 2017 // Brandon Pittser

FGP3-7: Making VR a Reality in the Classroom

In this episode, we’re joined by two incredible educator pioneers who are leading the way towards using VR for learning. Hear from Maria Galanis, Instructional Coach at Shepard Middle School and Andrea Trudeau, Library Information Specialist for Deerfield District 109, as they discuss their best practices for using VR in classrooms. Hot Topics in This…

June 13, 2017 // Brandon Pittser

FGP3-6: Sun Prairie School District

Today our dear friends Nate Grundahl and Annie Larson from the Sun Prairie Area School District stop by and chat with Brandon and Dan about their game-based learning program. They share their experience in rolling out a game-based learning programs, and offer helpful tips on how to get teachers onboard. Hot Topics in This Week’s…

June 6, 2017 // Kat Shanahan

FGP3-5: The Retro Review Manhole

The first Retro Review of the season brings an exciting foray into retro learning game Manhole. Matt Haselton joins us in the studio to talk about a VR version of the game and what students actually learn through gameplay. Don’t forget to check out our bonus video for a full playthrough of the game. Hot…

May 30, 2017 // Kat Shanahan

FGP3-4: Gamifying Your Classroom with Matthew Farber

Author and gamification aficionado Matthew Farber joins us this week to talk about his new book and what he’s learned through teaching with games. We also discuss the growth of the game-based learning community and revisit empathy in games. Hot Topics in This Week’s Episode Mario Kart 8 Skyrim Special Edition Dishonored iCivics Do I…

May 23, 2017 // Kat Shanahan

Filament Games Podcast Season Three

We’re back – welcome to season three of the Filament Games Podcast! We have exciting things in store for you including interviews with Matthew Farber, Greg Toppo, Aaron San Flippo, and administrators from the Sun Prairie Area School District. We’re also thrilled to bring back The Retro Review and our on-air Game Design Challenge! We hope…

May 16, 2017 // Kat Shanahan

FGP2-15: Season II Finale

In the season two finale we meet Dan’s alter ego, Kat Shanahan, recap our favorite moments from season two, and look ahead to the future of the Filament Games Podcast. We also finally reveal our thoughts on No Man’s Sky, listen in on Dan’s World of Warcraft Confessional, and experience the ultimate Fact or Fabrication…

September 13, 2016 // Kat Shanahan

FGP2-14: The Retro Review Math Blaster

Join us for the last Retro Review of the season! Dan Norton, Brandon Pittser, and Matt Haselton blast some math and discuss how math education has evolved in the last few decades. Hot Topics in This Week’s Episode Retro Review: Carmen Sandiego Retro Review: Oregon Trail Math Blaster FGP2-13: Math & Learning Games

September 6, 2016 // Kat Shanahan

FGP2-13: Math & Learning Games

In episode thirteen of the Filament Games Podcast, we sit down with the newly “doctored” Caro Williams-Pierce to learn about the intersection of math and games. We also talk about math in other dimensions, surfing atop a flying kite, and the intricacies of being a brain in a jar. Hot Topics in This Week’s Episode…

August 30, 2016 // Kat Shanahan