In addition to rigorous attention to academic standards and achievement, schools and districts are focusing on a holistic growth plan for students, which includes building socio-emotional skills...
In our game-based learning program overview, Sun Prairie Area School District educator Mary Headington shared the story of Susan, a student in her class who typically struggled with coursework. Susan was discouraged...
When Filament Games first received a request to talk about engineering in video games as a fun activity that could be presented in 50 minutes, we were stumped. It’s easier to talk about designing games by creating...
Upon first introduction, it can be difficult for students to understand and distinguish the different states of matter and how they can be transformed. Molecubes allows students to take this knowledge into their own hands and transform matter...
When we released Implementing & Evaluating Your District Game-based Learning Program, we wanted to help administrators and educators get the most out of using games in the classroom. Regardless of the size of your implementation, there are areas for...
We rarely think about how our organs work together to digest food and keep us healthy. The inner workings of these body system are complex and students can have a hard time conceiving how it all comes together. Dr. Guts explores the connections...
At a recent game development club we hosted at Sennett Middle School, the Filament Games team introduced students to video game art, which is an important component of any video game’s development. There are many...
Last night’s Twitter Chat about where and when to use learning games led to a captivating discussion about making classrooms more engaging learning environments. Educators shared insights into which content areas and types of games they’ve seen...
What is the purpose of education? As educators if we are not clear about the answer of this one question, our efforts towards teaching our children will fail. What is it that a child strives for in his/her 13+ years of school education? You see...
How do you decide which games are best to use in the classroom? After you’ve implemented those games, how can you evaluate their impact on student learning? Well-designed learning games offer exploration, challenging systems, and intrinsic motivation...
