#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 December 13, 2018
7:30 PM EST

  • thechocmoojoo Dec 13 @ 7:30 PM EST
    Welcome to tonight’s #esportsEDU chat. Please introduce yourself, name, location, roll & the game you’re playing. We value many viewpoints so even if your not a teacher feel free to chat with us tonight! Our topic will be how we can use esports to teach communication skills!
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Dec 13 @ 7:34 PM EST
    Steve from NJ. I teach game design and development to awesome middle schoolers. I also have an epic gameclub and am just getting our HS #esports program started. Exciting stuff. Played some @avariaVS today with game club @JunctureMedia #esportsEDU
  • thechocmoojoo Dec 13 @ 7:35 PM EST
    Tonight’s #esportsEDU topic is: how can we use esports to teach communication skills. Let us know what your doing, what you’d like to work on, or how you think esports can sever as a platform to build good communication skills in our youth.
  • thechocmoojoo Dec 13 @ 7:36 PM EST
    Carrie aka Choc, Ca, gamer/steamer teacher, director of Gaming for Education at Progressive Learning Academy. These days you’ll find me in Sea of Thieves mostly. #esportsEDU
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Dec 13 @ 7:37 PM EST
    Communication through team game play is critical. In addition communication in terms of sportsmanship and digital citizenship needs to be addressed and modeled / taught in context of #Esports #esportsedu
    • thechocmoojoo Dec 13 @ 7:35 PM EST
      Tonight’s #esportsEDU topic is: how can we use esports to teach communication skills. Let us know what your doing, what you’d like to work on, or how you think esports can sever as a platform to build good communication skills in our youth.
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Dec 13 @ 7:38 PM EST
    Hey Carrie :) #esportsedu
    In reply to @thechocmoojoo
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Dec 13 @ 7:40 PM EST
    Doesn’t everyone know the #EsportsEdu party train has left the station? Join us everyone :)
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Dec 13 @ 7:42 PM EST
    Phew! Adrian made it :) #esportsedu
    In reply to @achidente, @thechocmoojoo
  • achidente Dec 13 @ 7:43 PM EST
    Hello, #EsportsEDU! Adrian from CA — I teach media literacy! I’m still grinding on Rise of the @tombraider! What a wild journey!
    • thechocmoojoo Dec 13 @ 7:30 PM EST
      Welcome to tonight’s #esportsEDU chat. Please introduce yourself, name, location, roll & the game you’re playing. We value many viewpoints so even if your not a teacher feel free to chat with us tonight! Our topic will be how we can use esports to teach communication skills!
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Dec 13 @ 7:43 PM EST
    Now he just has to remember the #esportsedu hash tag.
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Dec 13 @ 7:44 PM EST
    We need @DonWettrick to start joining in the #esportsedu chat.
  • mr_isaacs - Moderator Dec 13 @ 7:45 PM EST
    Maybe I need to play it... #esportsedu
    • achidente Dec 13 @ 7:43 PM EST
      Hello, #EsportsEDU! Adrian from CA — I teach media literacy! I’m still grinding on Rise of the @tombraider! What a wild journey!
      • thechocmoojoo Dec 13 @ 7:30 PM EST
        Welcome to tonight’s #esportsEDU chat. Please introduce yourself, name, location, roll & the game you’re playing. We value many viewpoints so even if your not a teacher feel free to chat with us tonight! Our topic will be how we can use esports to teach communication skills!
  • thechocmoojoo Dec 13 @ 7:46 PM EST
    the obvious treamwork, & collaboration. How to lead or follow with respect while also hearing your teammates. Using descriptive language and knowing what details are important for call outs or working as a unit. #esportsEDU
  • achidente Dec 13 @ 7:52 PM EST
    #EsportsEDU @mr_isaacs 😭
    In reply to @LeagueOfLegends, @PlayOverwatch, @mr_isaacs
  • thechocmoojoo Dec 13 @ 7:55 PM EST
    Thank you for joining us for tonight’s #esportsEDU chat. Take second to reintroduce yourself, follow Any one you think could help you on your esports journey and let us know what topics you’d like to see covered in future chats!