Texas Esports Education Summit

Unlocking Student Potential Through Competitive Play: Strategies and Applications for K-12 Educators

Are you looking to engage your students in a whole new way? Join us at the Esports in Education Summit conference, dedicated to helping K-12 educators harness the power of esports for student learning and growth. Through research-based strategies, classroom applications, and real-world examples, you will discover how to use esports to foster critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, and digital citizenship in your students. With a focus on fairness and belonging, this professional development event will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to integrate esports meaningfully into your classroom, ensuring that students not only participate in play, but also develop the academic and life skills they need to thrive. From setting up social media and organizing tournaments to coaching and implementing esports in CTE programs, this conference covers all the essentials for successfully incorporating esports into your curriculum. Don't miss this opportunity to join educators, administrators, and thought leaders in exploring how play can serve as a pathway to deeper learning and equitable opportunities for all students.

Learning Objectives:

1. Develop a thorough understanding of the role of esports in education and its potential for student learning, engagement, and growth.
2. Identify research-based strategies and classroom applications for effectively using esports to foster critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, and digital citizenship in your students.
3. Explore real-world examples of how teachers have successfully integrated esports into their classrooms and learn how to adapt these practices to your own teaching style and curriculum.
4. Gain the knowledge and resources to confidently set up and run a Super Smash Bros tournament and other esports events at your school.
5. Learn how to use social media and streaming platforms to enhance the esports experience and engage with students and the wider community.
6. Understand the unique coaching and mentorship opportunities that come with incorporating esports into your curriculum and how to support student development through title coaching.
7. Discover how esports can be integrated into CTE programs and explore the benefits this can bring to students' academic and career paths.