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Thanks for coming to my session!

Please connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and subscribe to the Focus on EDU YouTube page when you get a chance.

If you ever need to connect regarding esports in your schools, reach out to me at doug@cdw.com or our team at esports@cdw.com.

Thanks,

Doug Konopelko

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Doug Konopelko

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DOUG KONOPELKO

SENIOR MANAGER, EDUCATION IMPACT - CDW

TEACHER,

COACH/CONSULTANT,

ADJUNCT FACULTY,

HS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL,

DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL TECH DIRECTOR, �STATE K-20 EDTECH ORG PRESIDENT,

EDUCATION STRATEGIST, SOUTHEAST U.S.

& NATIONAL ESPORTS MANAGER

LEADER,

SPEAKER,

DESIGNER,

PODCASTER,

& CONNECTOR.

@dkonopelko

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YIKES!

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Dr. Chris Emdin

University of Southern California

“Don’t build your teacher identity on a

foundation of your worst moments.”

youtube.com/@focusonedu

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O S & Ac As

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OBJECTIVES

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OBJECTIVES

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STANDARDS

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ASSESSMENTS

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EXPERIENCES

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CONSUMPTION

CREATION

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ACTIVE

ANCHORED

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EDUCATION

ENTERTAINMENT

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SOLO

SOCIAL

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AUTHENTIC

ARTIFICIAL

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COMMUNITY

CURRICULUM

COMPETITION

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ENGAGEMENT

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SCHOOL AFFILIATION

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GAME-SPECIFIC SKILLS

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HUMAN SKILLS

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ECOSYSTEM SKILLS

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ENGAGEMENT

AFFILIATION

GAME-SPECIFIC

HUMAN SKILLS

ECOSYSTEM SKILLS

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EXPERIENCES

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Our decisions don’t impact ‘some people’- we know exactly who we must consider in our work.

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https://youtube.com/@focusonedu

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@DKONOPELKO

What did we keep when we moved from classrooms to bedrooms? What did we leave behind? Why?

And when we moved back?

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HOW DO WE BUILD

A SUCCESSFUL ESPORTS PROGRAM?

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COMMUNITY

CURRICULUM

COMPETITION

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SCOPE

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1

Identify what we �are building

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Identify what we �are NOT building

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Identify what we �are NOT building �RIGHT NOW

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2. Scope Identification (JJG64)

NO

1.1

2.0

YES 1.0

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2. Scope Identification (JJG64)

NO

1.1

2.0

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VERSION 1.0 - DO RIGHT AWAY

VERSION 1.1 - THINGS TO ADD LATER

VERSION 2.0 - IDEAS TO REIMAGINE

TRASH PILE - NOT HAPPENING, EVER

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HOW DO WE BUILD

A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM?

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HOW SUCCESSFUL INSTRUCTIONAL

PROGRAMS ARE BUILT

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  • Research
  • Instructional Materials
  • Scope and Sequence
  • Professional Development
  • Supplemental Materials
    • Additional Instructional Materials
    • Hands-on supplies and materials
  • Learning Management System
  • System of Ongoing Support

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HOW SUCCESSFUL EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS ARE BUILT

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  • Passion for the game
  • Training
  • Practice facilities/ equipment
  • Uniforms/ apparel
  • Community Support
  • Competitive Leagues
  • Booster Programs
  • Feeder Programs
  • Scholarship considerations/pipeline

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HOW MANY ESPORTS

PROGRAMS ARE STARTED

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  • Passion and knowledge of the game.

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  • Research
  • Instructional Materials
  • Scope and Sequence
  • Professional Development
  • Supplemental Materials
    • Additional Instructional Materials
    • Hands-on supplies and materials
  • Learning Management System
  • System of Ongoing Support

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  • Passion for the game
  • Training
  • Practice facilities/ equipment
  • Uniforms/ apparel
  • Community Support
  • Competitive Leagues
  • Booster Programs
  • Feeder Programs
  • Scholarship considerations/pipeline

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Christopher Turner

Southern University Lab School

“

Rome wasn’t built by one man.�Relationships are your foundation in the building process.”

youtube.com/@focusonedu

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PARTNERSHIPS TO LEVERAGE TO BUILD OUT & SUPPORT YOUR PROGRAM

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COMMUNITY & LOCAL BUSINESSES

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FACULTY AND STAFF STAKEHOLDERS

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NASEF / NAECAD

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PARENTS AND FAMILIES

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EXISTING VENDORS

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PIPELINE ORGANIZATIONS

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BRING IT ALL TOGETHER

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ESPORTS

CONSULTATIVE

INSTALLATION

EVENT

SOFTWARE

PCs

ACCESSORIES

AV/NETWORK

FURNITURE

PERIPHERALS

STANDS/MOUNTS

STREAMING GEAR

LAB MANAGEMENT

TRAINING

GAMES

DESKTOPS

LAPTOPS

COMPONENTS

PRO VIDEO & AUDIO

CONTROL SYSTEMS

NETWORK SWITCHES

TOURNAMENT

LEAGUE

ACTIVATION/PROMOTION

SUMMIT/CONFERENCE

DESKS/TABLES

GAMING CHAIRS

MEDIA CONSOLES

AV/ARENA

DEVICES

FURNITURE

NETWORK

DESIGN

COACHING

CURRICULUM

ALIGNMENT

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PARENTS AND FAMILIES

COMMUNITY/LOCAL BIZ

FACULTY/STAFF

NASEF/NAECAD

EXISTING VENDORS

PIPELINE ORGS

BRING IT ALL TOGETHER

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VERSION 1.0 - DO RIGHT AWAY

VERSION 1.1 - THINGS TO ADD LATER

VERSION 2.0 - IDEAS TO REIMAGINE

TRASH PILE - NOT HAPPENING, EVER

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WHAT DOES

ESPORTS LOOK LIKE

AT DIFFERENT LEVELS?

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K-5

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K-5

  • Minecraft: EDU - Esports
  • Computer Science / Computational Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • World-Building
  • Gamification / Game-based learning
  • Console introduction
  • Focus on Internal Competitions

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Dr. Chris Emdin

University of Southern California

“Anything students can consume, � they can create.”

youtube.com/@focusonedu

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6-8

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6-8

  • Rocket League
  • Smash Brothers
  • Minecraft: EDU
  • Focus on Internal Competitions
  • Intro to External Competitions

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9-12

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9-12

  • Rocket League, Smash Brothers
  • League of Legends, Dota 2
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  • Focus on External and Regional Competitions
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  • Scholarships

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2017

NONE

NON-PROF

STATE

PILOT

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2018

NONE

NON-PROF

STATE

PILOT

NONE

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STATE

PILOT

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2019

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PILOT

NON-PROF

NONE

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STATE

PILOT

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2020

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STATE

PILOT

NON-PROF

NONE

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STATE

PILOT

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NON-PROF

NONE

STATE

PILOT

BLIP YEAR

2021

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2022+

NONE

STATE

PILOT

COMBO

NON-PROF

NONE

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STATE

PILOT

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9-12

  • Rocket League, Smash Brothers
  • League of Legends, Dota 2
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  • Focus on External and Regional Competitions
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  • Scholarships

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@DKONOPELKO

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COLLEGIATE

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COLLEGIATE

  • Fully open game ecosystem
    • MOBA, sports, FPS
  • Internal and Intramural Competitions available
  • Focus on External and National Competitions
  • Scholarships and recruiting
  • PC Cafes on campus (pay to play)
  • Future skills for career

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UNC GREENSBORO

APRIL 2022

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UNC GREENSBORO

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CAREER

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CAREER

  • Professional Players
  • “Beyond the Game” Opportunities
  • Full Esports Ecosystem
  • Transferable Skills
  • Life After the Game

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CAREER

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  • Find ways to do some perspective-taking
  • Develop personas for actual, real life, current students
  • Create a baseline day-in-the-life with your “edges”
  • Leverage INCREDIBLE events like this for relationships and connections over content
  • Using present-day as Version 1.0, start building your scope
  • Go to https://youtube.com/@focusonedu and subscribe
  • Reflect deeply about what the EDU/X is like for your students

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