#EsportsEDU Archive

Competitive gaming is making it to the mainstream! Competitions are selling out venues like Madison Square Garden and online streaming of Esports is as popular as viewing of professional athletic events. Colleges are starting to provide scholarships for competitive gaming. It is time to build the pipeline to prepare students for these opportunities while honoring their interests and valuing their skills. This chat is aimed at building a community around the growth of Esports in grades 6 though 12 which will naturally feed into the college programs. Join us for the weekly #EsportsEDU chat at 7:30 pm ET. It is a 30 minute chat that will have one question / topic each week to guide the discussion. Use the hashtag #Esportsedu or join us via participate.com at participate.com/chats/EsportsEDU

Thursday November 1, 2018
7:30 PM EDT

  • thomarie Nov 1 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    #esportsedu
  • Rdene915 Nov 1 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    Yes, me too! So many awesome chats to join in, add to it #esportsedu starting now with @mr_isaacs
    In reply to @awiesnergroff, @mr_isaacs
  • supervxn Nov 1 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    Hello? Anybody there? @mr_isaacs did you fall asleep? #EsportsEdu
  • thomarie Nov 1 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    #esportsedu welcome to the discussion. Tell us who you are, where you are, and what you've just played
  • supervxn Nov 1 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    Hi everybody! Nice to be here again. #esportsedu
  • thomarie Nov 1 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    #esportsedu Dylan, teaching game design and development near Albany NY. Last game I played was "Bury Me My Love" @BMMLgame
  • MrMillerCodes Nov 1 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    Tristan from Somerville,NJ CS teacher and Esports Advisor, play all board and video game since intellivision. #esportsedu
  • thomarie Nov 1 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    #esportsedu One Topic, 30 minutes...
  • MrMillerCodes Nov 1 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    A1: Local tournaments and competitions will maintain interest in the lean times. Although it's hard to imagine video games ever boring in a group atmosphere. #esportsedu
  • thomarie Nov 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    #esportsedu I have found that having a regular set of formal competitions is very important. My players love that focus.
  • supervxn Nov 1 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    Can you describe your lessons please? I don't know a single T that has #esportsedu in Israel.
    In reply to @MrMillerCodes
  • thomarie Nov 1 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    The seasons through HSEL are very good for this. #EsportsEdu
  • MrMillerCodes Nov 1 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    @NASEFedu is a very good free option we should all support! #EsportsEdu
    In reply to @thomarie, @NASEFedu
  • supervxn Nov 1 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    So, they just come and play, or is there a sort of "agenda"? #esportsedu
    In reply to @MrMillerCodes
  • MrMillerCodes Nov 1 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    @NASEFedu also has a wonderful Language Arts curriculum (that I'm sure can be converted to meet your needs!) #EsportsEdu
    In reply to @supervxn, @NASEFedu
  • MrMillerCodes Nov 1 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    The game club portion will mostly play, the Esports team will be treated more like a traditional sports team #EsportsEdu
    In reply to @supervxn
  • thomarie Nov 1 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    There is an agenda for me. Structured practice then a match #esportsedu
    In reply to @supervxn, @MrMillerCodes
  • supervxn Nov 1 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    Oh! So they have like a warm-up, exercises and then like a practice game? Never been to a sports practice. #esportsedu
    In reply to @thomarie, @MrMillerCodes
  • thomarie Nov 1 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    #esportsedu I also have my experienced players mentor the newer players. This helps prevent frustration in the new players and keeps them engaged and learning new skills in the game as a team
  • MrMillerCodes Nov 1 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    Practice games, sure, on-the-spot coaching, practical lessons - all part of every sports team #EsportsEdu
    In reply to @supervxn, @thomarie
  • thomarie Nov 1 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    In many practices my experienced players run the session #esportsedu
    In reply to @supervxn, @MrMillerCodes
  • supervxn Nov 1 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    Thanks! I think it was you who shared a resource aligning #esportsedu with @iste standards? or maybe I don't remember correctly...
    In reply to @MrMillerCodes, @NASEFedu, @iste
  • supervxn Nov 1 @ 7:51 PM EDT
    That makes sense. #EsportsEdu
    In reply to @MrMillerCodes, @thomarie
  • thomarie Nov 1 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    I love to promote player agency in the team. That is also really good for keeping the momentum going. The players are invested in the success of the team. It is their team, not my team #esportsedu
  • achidente Nov 1 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    Hey, everyone! One thing that I noticed this year is — you gotta just let the kids play! Bring the consoles out, fire up the PCs, bring out some board games even — just let them PLAY! #EsportsEdu
  • thomarie Nov 1 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    Absolutely! Sometimes there needs to be no structure at all. Just let it happen. Those days can bring out the best in the teamwork #esportsedu
    • achidente Nov 1 @ 7:55 PM EDT
      Hey, everyone! One thing that I noticed this year is — you gotta just let the kids play! Bring the consoles out, fire up the PCs, bring out some board games even — just let them PLAY! #EsportsEdu
  • supervxn Nov 1 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    WOW! I've been looking everywhere for this! Thanks for the intro. @jimohagan, I sent you an email. Also, do you remember someone that did #esportsedu and @OfficialNGSS ?
    In reply to @MrMillerCodes, @NASEFedu, @iste, @jimohagan, @jimohagan, @OfficialNGSS