Introduction to Scholastic Esports (K-12)
“Unlocking New Opportunities in Education”
Mike Renne
Noble Academy - Greensboro, NC
nobleknights.gg
Overview
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
Rise of Esports?
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
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:”
Source: https://www.nasef.org/parents
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