Agenda

Esports is buzzin’! Have you heard how Esports is changing the game in Education? An Esports program may help to recruit, retain and engage your K-20 students, support social and emotional needs and promote global competencies and workplace readiness. But do you know how to get started? In this talk, we will explore the benefits of an Esports program, and share some of the key components of a successful program and lessons learned along the way.

1 - Esports for Diversity, Inclusion, and Student Engagement (click to access notes from session)

Katina Papulkas, Education Strategist

• • Student Engagement

  • Diversity

2 - Esports Educational Pathways and Careers (click to access recording from session) Password: 9k!+u3lo

Snow White, Education Strategist

• • Recruitment / Retention

  • College Scholarships

  • Careers / Going Pro

3 - Esports Encouraging the Sciences (click to access recording from session)

Danielle Rourke, Education Strategist

• • STEM / STEAM Connections

  • Kinesthesiology

  • Research

Moderator - Courtney James - Director of Student Involvement at DePaul University

This panel discussion explores the players' perspective, helping us to understand their "why".

Panelists:

• Ayan Abdu – York University

• Kyle Raposo – Western Mustangs

• Landon Adkins – K12 Wichita Falls

• Paige Preston – K12 Wichita Falls

• Hodsic – Team Liquid