Agenda

Click here to access the main conference room recording which includes:

  • Series Introduction

  • Keynote by Kyle Berger

  • Panel Session

  • Closing and Next Steps

  • NB For Breakout session recordings and resources, select the specific breakout session listed below


1:00 pm - 1:15 pm - Introductions and Welcome to the Series!

1:15 pm - 1:45 pm - Keynote

Kyle Berger - CTO - Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Texas

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.

1:45 pm - 2:00 pm - Stretch Break

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm - Breakout Sessions

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1 - Starting and Promoting a Team

Snow White and Katina Papulkas Education Strategists

  • Finding a players and coaches

  • Selecting games

  • Promoting your team

  • Creating Content - Shoutcasting


2 - Technology Requirements for a Competitive Edge

Danielle Rourke, Education Strategist

  • Live Alienware Demo

  • Desktop vs Laptop

  • Displays and Peripherals

  • Infrastructure and Bandwidth Requirements

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm - Stretch Break

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Panel Discussion

Moderator - Leslie Bender-Jutzi – K12 Burleson ISD

This panel discussion explores "What I wish I would have known...when I started an esports program"

Panelists:

  • Kimmy – Team Able

  • Brian Cameron – K12 Manitoba

  • Chris Preston – K12 Wichita Falls

  • Kyle Berger – K12 Grapevine Colleyville ISD

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm - Closing Session

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