As educational games continue to reshape classrooms, questions around accessibility are becoming more urgent – and more complex. Developers and educators alike must navigate a patchwork of federal laws that shape how accessible these tools must be for learners with disabilities. Here’s a breakdown of the major policies that impact accessibility obligations for digital learning…
Designing for accessibility means recognizing that barriers are built, not inherent. In digital learning spaces, the shape of those barriers often comes down to interface decisions, input assumptions, and who gets considered a default user. Recent shifts in the games industry suggest a broader awareness of this responsibility. From open-source sign language datasets to systemic…
What makes some games absorbing to the point that hours slip by unnoticed? For researchers and designers, the answer often lies in flow – a psychological state of full engagement that aligns challenge with skill. In educational games, flow isn’t just a bonus feature. It can be a driver of learning, retention, and emotional well-being.…
If you’ve ever stepped into a hospital, you’ve seen nurses managing high-stress situations, making split-second decisions, and delivering patient care with precision and empathy. It’s a profession that demands technical expertise, critical thinking, teamwork, and emotional resilience. To prepare students for this complex reality, nursing education is expanding to include immersive and interactive digital experiences,…
This month, we explored the cutting-edge technologies that are redefining game-based learning and education. From AI-powered personalization to Mixed Reality applications, these innovations are opening doors to more engaging, accessible, and impactful learning experiences. Here’s a roundup of our top articles from November, highlighting how these advancements are reshaping the ways we teach and learn.…
Welcome back, game-based learning enthusiasts! As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, we’re excited to bring you another round of the latest developments in the world of educational gaming. via Tenor This month, we’ve got a fascinating mix of innovations, from AI-powered language learning to game-based approaches for addressing dyslexia. Let’s…
It’s that time of year again when our artists flex their creative chops at breakneck speed in a seasonal Speed Sketch! Previous entries in this series have shown off our versatility in styling art for different age groups, our heartwarming community outreach activities, and even our ventures into the third dimension! This month’s entry comes…
Welcome back, game-based learning enthusiasts! The smoke of Labor Day cookouts has cleared and the school year sprawls before us, teeming with learning opportunities and – dare we say – playful experiences which may indeed improve our lives. Via Tenor Whether you’re a teacher gearing up for the new school year, a parent looking for…
Are you stressed out? Bewildered? Frazzled, even? It might be time for some mindfulness. via Tenor These days we seem to deal with more stress and distractions than ever before. Indeed, it’s a serious problem, but true to form, we here at Filament Games have a playful solution. That’s right – we’re talking about mindfulness…
Another month has come and gone, Filafriends! This April, we decided it was high time to dig deep into how artificial intelligence is affecting our industry. It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in various industries, and educational game development is no exception. As we continue to explore new technologies and…
