SXSW EDU 2023

Esports is Transforming the Education Experience

Description:

There are many misconceptions about video games and learning. Two things are clear: 1) more people engage in gaming than in any other form of media and 2) esports is quietly transforming the education experience at schools around the world. Dive in with our panel of experts from Intel, Microsoft, and more as we discuss the enormous difference esports, or competitive video gaming, is making for students in the areas of social-emotional learning, DEI, and future-forward skills.


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Takeaways

  1. Esports is creating incredible opportunities for students from marginalized communities.
  2. Esports is driving engagement, school affiliation, and a sense of community for students who previously felt like they were "outsiders" at school.
  3. Esports has the incredible power to transform the education experience for students around the globe.

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Douglas Konopelko, National Esports Manager, Cdw Education


Meta Information:

  • Tags: diversity & inclusion, SEL
  • Event: EDU
  • Format: Talk
  • Track: Practice & Pedagogy
  • Session Focus Area K-12 Education
  • Level: Basic Understanding


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