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We’re excited to kick off another year of competition and learning with our partnered schools. If your student is passionate about gaming & technology, Fenworks' after-school esports program might just become their new favorite activity. Discover why esports is becoming the MVP of after-school programs and how Fenworks is helping students build real-world skills, teamwork, and lasting friendships in our latest quick read "The New MVP of After-School Programs-Esports". 🐺🔗 - https://bit.ly/3WUsFJ8

Have you or someone you know ever struggled to imagine how esports relates to your lives outside gaming? In our most recent series of blog posts, our talented curriculum development team has highlighted how esports and digital citizenship are interrelated and how each can impact our everyday lives. Head to https://lnkd.in/gMpt_xUx to check out the blog series, which includes an adapted version of our digital citizenship curriculum in a four-article sequence. #esportsedu #digitalcitizenship #esports #k12esports

Academic esports isn't just about gaming, it's also about fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership skills! Empower our students with an uplifting community and unlock benefits, from improved academic performance to enhanced social skills. Learn how you can bring esports to your school here: https://lnkd.in/ePSNNQzV #AcademicEsports #EsportsEducation #EsportsCommunity

🎮 Varsity Esports is here! 🏆 We sat down with the founders to discuss all things Varsity Esports! We’re taking you behind the scenes to uncover the exciting journey of how Varsity Esports was born and how it’s creating opportunities for university teams to compete at the highest level. Find out how it all started and what’s next for the future of gaming! 💡 Power-ups in this video: 🕵️♂️ Learn more about Mettlestate & Varsity Sports 👾 How did Varsity Esports launch? 🔮 What’s next for the next-gen gamers? Tune in to discover how Varsity Esports is shaping the future of gaming education! ➡️Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dV5ThJf4 Barry Louzada Marnus van Huyssteen Jaco-Louis Groenewald Advent Sport Entertainment and Media - ASEM

🎮 The Largest untapped market in Esports p3 🌟 Our youth Esports programs solve significant challenges for both kids and parents. Kids gain structured, goal-oriented play and support, while parents get help managing gaming health and understanding the gaming space. This valuable service bridges gaps and fosters positive experiences. #gaming #esports #EsportsCoaching #esportstraining #education #youthesports #esportscenter #training

Academic esports isn't just about gaming, it's also about fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership skills! Empower our students with an uplifting community and unlock benefits, from improved academic performance to enhanced social skills. Learn how you can bring esports to your school here: https://lnkd.in/ePSNNQzV

The rise of esports in education is an incredible phenomenon that cannot be overlooked! Our latest issue of Exploring EdTech details how esports is making a significant impact on learning and engagement in educational institutions. Gain valuable insights here: https://wix.to/HpfQ7QB #Esports #GamingInEducation #EdTech

🌟 Scholastic Esports: More Than Just Gaming! 🎮 Esports in schools isn't just about competition; it's about equipping students with transferable skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. At the Videogames and Esports Foundation, we’re committed to empowering disenfranchised students through STEM-focused esports programs. Let’s level the playing field for the next generation! 💡 How do you see esports shaping the future of education? Also, check out Generation Esports.

The path to a sustainable esports ecosystem starts with increased participation and I believe there is so much more we can do to help young gamers forge a path through the hobby that ultimately leads to them experiencing the unparalleled thrill of competition esports has to offer. The truth is that although esports participation across the globe can sometimes seem impressive, the percentage of gamers that ever participate in a tournament is still fairly low, making it close to impossible for local organizers to create sustainable grassroots operations. Programs that target gamers, eliminate the hurdles and turn them into esports participants are doing it right in my book. We need more of them, and we need them to champion gaming as a great hobby when it is done right. How can we build a sustainable esports ecosystem in a gaming culture where being a "tryhard" is considered an insult? How can we inspire the next generation of esports athletes to push their skills to the limits when being in the top 5% of players (plat/diamond) is considered "being trash"? How can we achieve the goals of the esports industry while leaving it up to chance whether or not passionate young gamers make it through the hurdles, negativity and gatekeeping?

New - Short lectures from the ECA! Over the coming weeks and months, we at the ECA will regularly deliver these short lectures and videos to discuss various aspects of the esports ecosystem, the challenges we face, and how we believe we can tackle them together. We start today, by discussing the difficult journey toward participating in esports that unfortunately sees many gamers never make it into a tournament.We believe that to change this, it is crucial to build physically located training programs that focus on building skills, promoting esports participation, and promoting acceptance and support for gaming as a hobby. What do you think?