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Block 1 - 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Block 1 - 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Culture & Community in Esports: Student's POV
Culture & Community in Esports: Student's POV
Room: Hidalgo
Presenter: Adrian Villarreal and SciTech Students - South Texas ISD
Target Audience: General
Experience Level: All
Strand: Gaming Culture and Community
Room: Hidalgo
Presenter: Adrian Villarreal and SciTech Students - South Texas ISD
Target Audience: General
Experience Level: All
Strand: Gaming Culture and Community
Hear from various Science Academy students about the culture of esports on our campus, how it is built and maintained year to year. From our during classtime practice days to after school games both in in-person and virtual to trips across the state for those exciting in-person championship tournaments, learn from the experts what a strong, inclusive, and transformative scholastic esports program provides that you can try on your campus.
Intech Esports Solutions
Intech Esports Solutions
Room: Cameron
Presenter: Intech Southwest Services
Target Audience: General
Experience Level: All
Strand: Program Development and Management
Room: Cameron
Presenter: Intech Southwest Services
Target Audience: General
Experience Level: All
Strand: Program Development and Management
A focus on hardware, software, and services needed in an esports program while also discussing how Intech can help. We will also talk about some of the other hardware items that sometimes get overlooked like large format displays for team viewing and network hardware.
Power Up and Play: Esports for Game-Changing Engagement in Libraries
Power Up and Play: Esports for Game-Changing Engagement in Libraries
Room: Willacy
Presenter: Karina Quilantan-Garza - PSJA ISD
Co-Presenters: Amy Marquez and Valentin Guerra
Target Audience: Librarians
Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Strand: Program Development and Mangement
Room: Willacy
Presenter: Karina Quilantan-Garza - PSJA ISD
Co-Presenters: Amy Marquez and Valentin Guerra
Target Audience: Librarians
Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Strand: Program Development and Mangement
Curious about how Esports can transform your library into a dynamic hub of student engagement? Join us as we share the journey of launching our district's first middle school Esports program and tournament. This session will dive into the logistics of planning and executing the event, from recruiting players to managing gameplay and everything in between. Learn how to harness the power of Esports to foster collaboration, strategic thinking, and digital literacy among students. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned gamer, discover how you can bring this exciting Esports programming into your library and level up student participation like never before.
Block 2 - 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Block 2 - 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Unlocking Potential: Exploring Scholastic Esports and PlayVS
Unlocking Potential: Exploring Scholastic Esports and PlayVS
Room: Hidalgo
Presenter: Jacob Hernandez - PlayVS
Target Audience: Middle School and High School
Experience Level: All
Strand: Competitive Frameworks
Room: Hidalgo
Presenter: Jacob Hernandez - PlayVS
Target Audience: Middle School and High School
Experience Level: All
Strand: Competitive Frameworks
Discover how integrating competitive esports can boost student engagement, teamwork, and strategic thinking. This session explores how PlayVS helps schools build successful esports programs, fostering a sense of belonging for the digital generation. Learn how esports can unlock new opportunities for student success.
Building a Robust Esports Program
Building a Robust Esports Program
Room: Cameron
Presenter: Dr. Claudia Carranza - South Texas ISD
Target Audience: General
Experience Level: All
Strand: Scholastic Esports Integration
Room: Cameron
Presenter: Dr. Claudia Carranza - South Texas ISD
Target Audience: General
Experience Level: All
Strand: Scholastic Esports Integration
Esports is not just playing video games. Just as the traditional sports like football and soccer have televised games with data analysis and live commentary, esports also has a wide range of industry-specific roles which support and bolster esports programs at all levels. In this session, we'll learn what some of the many support roles are available and discuss what they look like at the various level of the K-12 educational ecosystem.
Establishing a Rocket League Esports Club on Campus
Establishing a Rocket League Esports Club on Campus
Room: Willacy
Presenter: Jose L. Rodriguez - Edcouch-Elsa ISD
Target Audience: Middle School and High School
Experience Level: Advanced
Strand: Competitive Frameworks
Room: Willacy
Presenter: Jose L. Rodriguez - Edcouch-Elsa ISD
Target Audience: Middle School and High School
Experience Level: Advanced
Strand: Competitive Frameworks
Discover why Rocket League is an ideal game for scholastic esports and how to prepare your team for competition with essential drills, techniques, and team strategies. Learn about the recommended PC hardware for optimal performance and the key steps to starting and growing a successful esports club, complete with helpful resources and contacts.
Block 3 - 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
Block 3 - 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
Unlocking Potential: Exploring Scholastic Esports and PlayVS
Unlocking Potential: Exploring Scholastic Esports and PlayVS
Room: Hidalgo
Presenter: Jacob Hernandez - PlayVS
Target Audience: Middle School and High School
Experience Level: All
Strand: Competitive Frameworks
Room: Hidalgo
Presenter: Jacob Hernandez - PlayVS
Target Audience: Middle School and High School
Experience Level: All
Strand: Competitive Frameworks
Discover how integrating competitive esports can boost student engagement, teamwork, and strategic thinking. This session explores how PlayVS helps schools build successful esports programs, fostering a sense of belonging for the digital generation. Learn how esports can unlock new opportunities for student success.
Gaming PC/Streaming Equipment
Gaming PC/Streaming Equipment
Room: Cameron
Presenter: SGT Hugo Flores - Army National Guard
Target Audience: All
Experience Level: Intermediate
Strand: Program Development and Management
Room: Cameron
Presenter: SGT Hugo Flores - Army National Guard
Target Audience: All
Experience Level: Intermediate
Strand: Program Development and Management
Explore the essential gaming PC and streaming equipment needed for a successful esports experience. This session covers hardware recommendations, setup tips, and best practices to enhance performance and streaming quality. Perfect for educators and coaches looking to optimize their programs!
Establishing a Rocket League Esports Club on Campus
Establishing a Rocket League Esports Club on Campus
Room: Willacy
Presenter: Jose L. Rodriguez - Edcouch-Elsa ISD
Target Audience: Middle School and High School
Experience Level: Advanced
Strand: Competitive Frameworks
Room: Willacy
Presenter: Jose L. Rodriguez - Edcouch-Elsa ISD
Target Audience: Middle School and High School
Experience Level: Advanced
Strand: Competitive Frameworks
Discover why Rocket League is an ideal game for scholastic esports and how to prepare your team for competition with essential drills, techniques, and team strategies. Learn about the recommended PC hardware for optimal performance and the key steps to starting and growing a successful esports club, complete with helpful resources and contacts.
Block 4 - 2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
Block 4 - 2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
Get Ready to Game! Read More! Play More!
Get Ready to Game! Read More! Play More!
Room: Hidalgo
Presenter: Moses Castillo - Weslaco ISD
Target Audience: Elementary
Experience Level: Beginner
Strand: Program Development and Management
Room: Hidalgo
Presenter: Moses Castillo - Weslaco ISD
Target Audience: Elementary
Experience Level: Beginner
Strand: Program Development and Management
From a district pilot program to running a friendly tournament with another established district. This session will focus on program development from no equipment to hosting a friendly dual tournament at end of year one. Discussion and sharing of the following: Program Structure, Recruitment and Sustainability, Budget and Funding, and Technology Setup.
Making A Competitive Team
Making A Competitive Team
Room: Cameron
Presenter: SGT Hugo Flores - Army National Guard
Target Audience: All
Experience Level: Intermediate
Strand: Competitive Frameworks
Room: Cameron
Presenter: SGT Hugo Flores - Army National Guard
Target Audience: All
Experience Level: Intermediate
Strand: Competitive Frameworks
Learn the key strategies for building a successful competitive esports team. This session will cover team composition, player roles, communication, and fostering a positive team culture. Discover how to create an environment that promotes growth, collaboration, and success in competitive gaming.
Esports and Commentary
Esports and Commentary
Room: Willacy
Presenter: Eric Madera - UTRGV, Club Esports
Target Audience: General
Experience Level: Advanced
Strand: Scholastic Esports Integration
Room: Willacy
Presenter: Eric Madera - UTRGV, Club Esports
Target Audience: General
Experience Level: Advanced
Strand: Scholastic Esports Integration
Join us as we explore the current state of esports and why it’s crucial for schools to embrace this growing field. We’ll also dive into the exciting world of esports commentary, providing tips, tricks, and insights into how students can develop skills in this area. Learn about the unique opportunities that commentating can offer, from enhancing in-game experiences to opening doors for future careers.
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