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Reminiscing on the Learning Games That Defined My Childhood

As a child of the late 1990s/early 2000s with access to a PC both at home and in-school, educational video games have been a part of my DNA for as long as I can remember. From iconic learning game franchises like Reader Rabbit to education-focused spin-offs of famed television shows like Little Bear, countless hours of…

October 24, 2018 // James LaPierre

Filament Games | Educational Game Developer

3 Easy Ways to Bring AR into Your Classroom

Augmented reality is – literally – reshaping the world around us. (Image credit: Giphy) From catching creatures in Pokémon GO to making silly faces with Snapchat and Facebook picture filters, AR has infiltrated the mainstream, with combined hardware and software revenues set to exceed that of VR by the year 2021. As developers of custom-built game-based learning experiences, much…

October 22, 2018 // James LaPierre

An Interview with the Team Behind Intel’s Tech Learning Lab

Intel’s Tech Learning Lab multi-city tour launches today, bringing cutting-edge immersive technologies and experiences to students and educators across the country – including our in-development STEM and robotics VR game RoboEngineers. Want to learn more about the initiative? Check out our exclusive interview with the Intel team: Give us an overview of Intel’s exciting Tech Learning…

October 17, 2018 // James LaPierre

Game-Based Learning for Homeschoolers: A How-To Guide

Our team spends a lot of time guiding teachers through the process of implementing high-quality learning games in their K12 classrooms – but we simply can’t forget about our homeschooling friends! Which is exactly why we created this article: a complete how-to guide for getting started with our award-winning library of Filament Learning games! Let’s jump…

October 10, 2018 // James LaPierre

Immigration Nation Remastered: An Interview with Game Designer Colin Skinner

To celebrate the recent launch of iCivics’ newly-upgraded Immigration Nation, we sat down with Colin Skinner, Game Designer at Filament Games and lead designer on the project, for a behind-the-screens look at the process of remaking one of iCivics’ most celebrated games. Check out the full interview below! Tell us a little about yourself and…

October 8, 2018 // James LaPierre

Oculus Quest for Learning: What Educators Need to Know

In November 2016, CEO Dan White published an article exploring how VR changes learning. Fast-forward two years, and it’s obvious that the technology has yet to reach its full potential in classroom and training settings. There have, however, been signs of promise – in the K12 sphere, Oculus recently announced the launch of Oculus Education…

October 1, 2018 // James LaPierre

RIGGED: Experience Life as an Underserved Youth in America

What was being 17 years old like for you? Me, at 17 At 17, I was in my senior year of the Sacred Heart School of Montreal where I wore a uniform every day, studied things like advanced chemistry and physics, performed in lead roles in school plays, lead a group of peers as Head of…

September 24, 2018 // Jennifer Javornik

Research Roundup: Corporate Training and Adult Learning

No matter the player’s age, game platform, or subject matter, digital games have the power to effortlessly immerse players in complex problem-solving for long stretches of time – making them ideal for engaging young learners and teaching key 21st century skills. But did you know that game-based learning can lead to enhanced learning outcomes for adults,…

September 19, 2018 // James LaPierre

The ULTIMATE List of VR Game Awards 🏆

So you’ve just released- or perhaps are about to release- a stunning VR experience. Congratulations! 🎉 Now is no time to celebrate, though – in fact, your work is just getting started. With thousands of VR experiences available across Steam, the Oculus Store, Playstation VR, and more, how exactly do you plan on ensuring your…

September 17, 2018 // James LaPierre

The Perfect Platform for Personalized Learning: Video Games

Marketing Director Brandon Pittser tapped 2018 as a big year for personalized learning in our most recent EdTech predictions article, citing a series of sizable investments from the Facebook-backed philanthropic powerhouse Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. For those unfamiliar with personalized learning, the term refers to the idea that each learner needs a learning experience that is…

September 10, 2018 // James LaPierre

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