Dan White - Filament Games

The video discusses the founding of Filament Games by three partners who believed in the educational potential of games. They developed a prototype for an ocean science game, which led to securing funding from the Kauffman Foundation. This funding helped them create educational games in collaboration with the JASON Project. Filament Games grew by partnering with organizations like iCivics and universities. The video emphasizes the importance of designing systems-based educational games that foster higher-order thinking skills. Filament Games focuses on creating game-based curricula that integrate games into broader educational ecosystems.

What was the primary motivation behind the founding of Filament Games?

• To focus on academic research

• To compete with traditional educational methods

• To develop interactive learning tools

• To create entertaining games

What was the theme of the first game prototype developed by Filament Games?

• Mathematical puzzles

• Ocean science

• Space exploration

• Historical events

Which organization provided the first major funding for Filament Games?

• iCivics

• The Joan Ganz Cooney Center

• The Kauffman Foundation

• National Geographic

What was a key factor in the organic growth of Filament Games?

• Exclusive partnerships with schools

• Aggressive marketing strategies

• Word of mouth and successful collaborations

• Large-scale advertising campaigns

According to Filament Games, what is an essential characteristic of a good educational game?

• High production values

• Multiple-choice questions

• Systems-based design

• Extrinsic reward structures

What does Filament Games believe enhances the learning experience in schools?

• Frequent testing and assessments

• A supportive ecosystem around the game

• A game-focused curriculum

• Solo gaming sessions

What concept does Dan Schwartz's research support regarding the use of games in education?

• Games are best used in isolation

• Games should be used at the end of a learning unit

• Games should be part of a broader learning ecosystem

• Games are only effective for younger students