Digital Smarts - eSports Continue to Roll
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Do you know a kid who excels at video games but not traditional sports? Or maybe they excel at both? It could be time your school looked into eSports. Defined as competitive video game play, eSports has moved beyond negative stereotypes into a smart, developmental, multidisciplinary activity that can actually earn student-players scholarships at top-named universities.
If you are looking for resources to help your child or school get started, Kevin Brown, an educator in California, shares tips to help implement such programs. His blog post includes strategies for organization and how to design eSports electives that support state learning standards and students' career explorations.