Gaming 4 Education

Hey everyone, with the new school year underway, we'll be posting a lot more in the coming months. We have some more initiatives starting, including our first major event, Gaming 4 Education Festival, July 25-27, 2025. We'll also be starting a Gaming 4 Education podcast, where we'll discuss topics related to just gaming, just education, or the intersection of both. I want to thank all of you for following the page, our website will be up by 11/11/24!

We’re very happy for Brandon Tschacher and everyone involved👏

While eagerly waiting for Esports Broadcasting to start up in late September/early October, I have stumbled upon something great.... A Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Time Trials Competition, created by the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations! Back in March 2024, myself and a colleague from Carthage College participated in a Wisconsin High School Esports Association Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 2v2 Tournament. We signed up as free agents and won all of our matches. However, the high schools we faced ignited the spirit of competition. I was blessed to have an opportunity to showcase my talents in a video game that has immaculate sentimental value. At a time where I had just lost my Uncle, I needed something to keep me loose during a rough stretch of time. Participating in the tournament allowed me to be confident in my performance, increase team building skills, learn how to be patience with myself. For context, I've played the Mario Kart franchise alongside my family almost every night for the past 13 years. So I have dedicated experience towards this franchise. This level of experience became a deciding factor in forming a dynamic duo with my teammate, and winning the WIHSEA Mario Kart tournament last April. Fast forward to September 16, 2024, and there is a new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament to tackle. It involves the game mode; Time Trials. The objective is to reach the lowest time in a given race. The self-explanatory game mode highlights how beneficial esports competitions can improve adaptability, patience and most importantly, problem-solving. For NASEF's tournament, myself and one other person will be representing the Wisconsin High School Esports Association in this Mario Kart 8 Time Trials Competition! An 11 week worldwide competition welcoming all players. There will be eight week of regular season, followed by three weeks of playoffs. The goal of reaching the fastest times on a given track commence now until December. This will be another unique item that I can place on my shelf of esports involvement. I've already been working hard at setting PRs for Week 1's Sweet Sweet Mountain track. This mindset will be applicable for the next few weeks too. For more information here is a link: https://lnkd.in/gqwxKzYZ #Esports #Opportunity #ScholasticEsports #MarioKart8Deluxe #WIHSEA

Animal Well, the secret-packed exploration game developed over seven years by Billy Basso, was a huge hit. The third-best reviewed game of the year and one of Steam's top 50 paid games for 2024. (324,285 sold on Steam as of last Thursday, Basso told me). But not everything about launch went as expected. Players found the game's secrets way faster than Basso thought they would. And, despite planning to never touch the game after launch, Basso patched it a number of times....though only in some very disciplined ways. We talked about the surprises that came after launch and just what might come next in my latest Game File newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eXNQqUZ8

We'll be launching our website on June 1st. We are extremely excited for the plans we have for all of you. We'll be creating our own Roku channel, producing content & events in the gaming space, while helping teachers, students, & schools in general. Please follow us here to stay up to date with all the latest news!

Great post Chris Melissinos

Here are ten tips for educators looking to integrate Minecraft EDU into K-12 education and as an early step into esports and gaming: 1. Professional Development: Educators should receive proper training and professional development to understand how to use Minecraft EDU effectively in the classroom. This includes learning the game mechanics, educational features, and best practices for integrating it into the curriculum. 2. Curriculum Integration: Educators should align Minecraft EDU activities with the curriculum to ensure that the game enhances learning outcomes in subjects such as math, science, history, and language arts. 3. Student-Centered Learning: Encourage student-centered learning by allowing students to explore and create within the game, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 4. Collaboration and Communication: Use Minecraft EDU to promote collaboration and communication among students by creating group projects, challenges, and activities that require teamwork. 5. Differentiated Instruction: Utilize Minecraft EDU to provide differentiated instruction, allowing students to work at their own pace and skill level while addressing individual learning needs. 6. Assessment Strategies: Develop assessment strategies that evaluate students' progress and learning within the game, including projects, presentations, and reflections on their experiences. 7. Community Building: Create a supportive community around Minecraft EDU by facilitating discussions, sharing best practices, and showcasing student work to foster a positive gaming culture within the school. 8. Parent Involvement: Educate parents about the educational benefits of Minecraft EDU and involve them in their children's gaming experiences by providing resources and information on how the game is being used in the classroom. 9. Esports and Gaming Clubs: Consider establishing esports and gaming clubs that utilize Minecraft EDU as a platform for friendly competitions, teamwork, and skill-building, promoting a positive gaming environment. 10. Responsible Gaming: Teach students about responsible gaming practices, including digital citizenship, online safety, and ethical behavior within the gaming community, to ensure a healthy and positive gaming experience. By following these tips, educators can effectively integrate Minecraft EDU into K-12 education and provide a foundation for students to explore gaming and esports in an educational context.

If you think video games are a waste of time then think again! My squad brought in 85K in ONE semester (since I started the program in 2020 our total is around $450,000 directly to the students). Stay tuned for more from Morgan State University esports! 🐻🎮 A special shoutout to Cxmmunity for investing in HBCU esports!

EDUCATORS: Have you seen all the amazing things people are already doing in #LEGOFortnite? It is all affirming my belief that this is going to be a game changer in education! We have started to host weekly educator playdates in game. All you need to do is install Fortnite from the Epic Games Store. It's free!! Voice and text chat is happening in the Epic Games Educator Discord server (DM if you need an invite). Join us tomorrow for our next #LEGOFortnite educator playdate! 5pm ET, Wed, 12/20. This is meant to be a casual meetup to explore, create, and play with other educators. Let's have some fun and see how we can transform education through creation! Great opportunity to start considering how you can bring this exciting new experience to your students! DM for discord invite!

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