Most educational game developers know the basics of accessibility: add alt text, check contrast ratios, and support keyboard input. But beyond those essentials, there’s a second layer of UI design decisions – subtle, structural, and often invisible to those without firsthand experience of disability. These “hidden barriers” aren’t flashy. They’re baked into everyday assumptions about…
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.…
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…
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.…
In today’s classrooms, the future is the curriculum. Whether students are solving logistics problems, collaborating across continents, or building simulations from scratch, the skills they need tomorrow are already in demand today. That’s where game-based learning comes in. Across industries and age groups, digital games are helping learners practice creativity, communication, critical thinking, and more,…
Spring is in the air, and so is the unmistakable buzz of learners discovering something new- whether that’s running a digital tournament, unpacking the psychology of influencer marketing, or just finding their people in a game room after school. April’s headlines in game-based learning span the personal and the practical, from esports championships to in-game…
Welcome back, game-based learning enthusiasts! Spring is on the verge of springing, the snow banks have dwindled to gross piles of gray goo, and due to the yearly onset of completely foreseeable weather circumstances in Wisconsin, we’re all going mad. Nevertheless, the educational gaming landscape continues to innovate and inspire. This month’s highlights showcase how…
