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Introduction to Scholastic Esports (K-12)

“Unlocking New Opportunities in Education”

Mike Renne

Noble Academy - Greensboro, NC

nobleknights.gg

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Overview

  • What Are Scholastic Esports?
  • The Rise of Esports in Education
  • Educational Benefits of Esports
  • Overcoming Challenges
  • Resources and Communities
  • Q&A
  • Resources/Links

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According to Gameplan …

“Scholastic esports refers to organized competitive gaming integrated within an educational environment …”

“Scholastic esports opens a new future for young adolescents by equipping them with 21st-century skills, STEM skills, communication skills, and technology skills, which later can translate into career development, technical development, digital citizenship, and opening up career opportunities.”

Source: https://gameplan.com

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Rise of Esports?

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Source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/03/18/2848198/0/en/Esports-Market-to-Grow-at-CAGR-of-25-6-through-2033-Advent-of-Industry-4-0-Fast-Infrastructure-Development-Rapid-Industrialization-to-Bolster-Growth.html

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Why?

“You might be thinking, it seems a little contradictory to form esports clubs on high school campuses… After all, aren’t young people supposed to stay away from video games? You’d be shocked to find out the incredible benefits we’ve seen by combining the worlds of esports and education, including:”

  • Going where the students are
  • Forming communities
  • Helping students invest in their own education
  • Learning valuable skills
  • Using esports to elevate STEM interests
  • SEL

Source: https://www.nasef.org/parents

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Challenges!

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Communities

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Q&A

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Resources

Books/Articles

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