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FGP2-6: Classcraft

Join us on an adventure to the Games for Change Festival where we sat down with CEO and Founder of Classcraft Shawn Young. We chat with Shawn about how he developed Classcraft and the future of game-based learning and gamification in the classroom. Hot Topics in This Week’s Episode Classcraft Games for Change Shawn is…

July 12, 2016 // Kat Shanahan

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FGP2-5: Are you a gamer?

This week we get a glimpse into Dan Norton’s bad lifestyle decisions and learn why Brandon calls Dan a cool futuristic cyberpunk warrior. We also dive into a riveting discussion about game structures hidden in daily life, intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, and the pros and cons of casual games. Hot Topics in This Week’s Episode…

July 5, 2016 // Kat Shanahan

FGP2-4: Educator Insights from Miranda Salguero

The charming Miranda Salguero joins us in the studio to talk about how she uses games in the classroom and the changes she has seen in her students as a result. We also learn about Brandon’s greatest ignorance and Dan suffers the consequences of betraying his gut. Hot Topics in This Week’s Episode Clash of…

June 28, 2016 // Kat Shanahan

Filament Games Podcast Season Two

Welcome to season two of the Filament Games Podcast! We’re glad to have you back with us as we explore the world of game-based learning. This season we’re interviewing game-based learning pioneers, sitting down with teachers to learn how they’re using games in the classroom, and taking a step back in time with a new…

June 24, 2016 // Kat Shanahan

Speed Sketch! Natasha Soglin draws Carrie Ray-Hill

Take a look behind-the-scenes as Game Art Team Lead Natasha Soglin draws Filament Games partner and iCivics Director of Programs Carrie Ray-Hill. We captured this video condensing Natasha’s 50-minute workflow and showcasing the skill and attention to detail needed to create art for a game studio. Sit back, relax, and watch as Natasha starts with a blank…

May 18, 2016 // Kat Shanahan

Digital Museum Exhibit Strategies

Museums all over the country are exploring new avenues to bring in visitors. Gone are the days of static exhibits with the occasional movie or music feature. Now, museums must work to provide visitors with ways to interact, engage, and even transform exhibits. New technology presents myriad ways to captivate audiences. If you’re venturing into…

May 5, 2016 // Kat Shanahan

FGP 18: Season One Finale

Welcome to the season one finale! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you for listening to the first season of the Filament Games Podcast. We enjoyed releasing each episode and reading your Tweets, Facebook comments, and notes on Soundcloud. Rest assured, we will be back with season two before the end of 2016. If…

April 12, 2016 // Kat Shanahan

FGP 17: Game Design Contest

Welcome to Episode 17! This week we bring you a very special episode of the podcast. We invite game designers Abby Friesen and Matt Haselton into the studio for a game design contest. Hear what happens when we ask two designers to design and pitch a game in under 40 minutes. Hot Topics in This…

April 5, 2016 // Kat Shanahan

FGP 16: Win The White House

Welcome to Episode 16! In FGP 16 we ask the important question, “What do you think is the largest number of bananas you can eat in a day?” We also chat with special guest Carrie Ray-Hill from iCivics about Win The White House and the importance of teaching in a non-partisan, safe environment around the…

March 29, 2016 // Kat Shanahan

District Game-based Learning Implementation Guide

One of the things we’ve heard from District Administrators after implementing 1:1 initiatives is that the challenging part has only just begun. Now that they have these beautiful new devices, administrators have to make sure they’re useful to students and teachers. Implementing a district-wide game-based learning program is a great way to make sure you’re…

March 23, 2016 // Kat Shanahan