Esports

Esports is organized competition between teams or individuals playing video games and is one of the fastest growing sports in the world! Esports in K-12 education is primarily played at the High School level with teams and clubs popping up all over the world.

As described on the National Federation of State High School Associations site, “esports requires teamwork, communication, critical and strategic thinking, creativity, sportsmanship, and leadership.” Esports have developed from simple competitive activities to potentially opening up opportunities for a diversity of students to stay engaged in school and to explore careers in computer science or other related STEM fields. Nationwide, colleges are offering more than $18 million in scholarships to esports participants.

Many ways:

• Clubs and teams, and varsity sports.
• PBL and STEM curriculum
• Health and wellness learning
• Social Emotional Learning

• Diversity, equity, inclusion learning

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A lot. Critical communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in work and in life just to name a few. Check out the work NASEF has done with Esports and Career Pathways.

Universities and colleges also offer scholarships to play Esports! Check out just a few Michigan based schools.

LISD Educational Technology Consultant Ann Smart is seeking Lenawee educators interested in a Esports professional learning series. Please complete the form below to be added to a interest list.