Summer break is near, but the momentum in game-based learning isn’t slowing down. From dopamine-driven design to coding clubs for girls, this month’s stories show how games are motivating learners, bridging skill gaps, and making a difference across industries and continents. Gamification’s Grip on Engagement A recent feature in Entrepreneur explains why gamification continues to…
With new WCAG 2.1 AA deadlines approaching in 2026 and 2027, education publishers face a critical challenge: how to make complex interactive learning tools accessible without sacrificing their pedagogical power. Filament Games has been on the front lines of this effort, partnering with top publishers and organizations to retrofit and reimagine digital games that serve…
When we talk about learning environments, we often talk about tools. Laptops, whiteboards, apps, curriculum platforms – each designed to support students in some way. But for learners with disabilities, the question is not whether a tool is helpful. The question is whether it is usable at all. That’s where assistive technology enters the conversation.…
In game development, accessibility is often seen as a layer to add. Universal Design for Learning flips that mindset. It starts with the assumption that learners are diverse – and builds flexibility into every part of the experience. Originally developed for classrooms, UDL has since become a powerful framework for designing anything that teaches. For…
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…
The theme of this month’s roundup emerged organically as we dipped our ladle yet again into the surging river of AI updates running through our world. From new forms of free AI access for students to emerging assistive technologies and industry-wide clarion calls for AI education, we’re turning our attention to empowerment. (Not to be…
When done well, game-based learning does more than teach. It creates a space where learners can explore ideas, test boundaries, and try again. This month’s news rounds up smart ways developers and educators are using games to build skills, deepen understanding, and even unlock new research methods. A Mystery That Teaches Method At Forest Hills…
This month’s posts explored how game-based learning is being used to support professional skill development across education, training, and the workplace. From simulation titles rooted in real-world workflows to research-driven insights on communication and flow, each article highlighted a different facet of how games are helping learners build meaningful, applicable skills. Here’s the full roundup.…
They don’t call it “going to play” for a living – but maybe they should. Across industries, employers are finding that the skills honed through play – skills like creative thinking, collaboration, leadership – are exactly the ones needed to meet the demands of a changing workforce. Check out this recent evidence that when it…
