Addressing the 800-pound gorillas in scholastic esports Harassment and injuries from excessive play are among challenges facing most scholastic esports programs By Elliott Levine July 9th, 2020 Plenty of organizations and researchers speak about the positive qualities of scholastic esports. I personally see those benefits. But many are unwilling to discuss the two 800-pound gorillas that every school or university faces. These substantive challenges prevent esports from…
News How to ensure home broadband access for every student July 9th, 2020 When the coronavirus pandemic forced students into remote learning this past spring, many telecommunications companies stepped up to offer free or deeply discounted home broadband access to families…
News 5 ways esports is impacting education right now July 8th, 2020 More than 70 percent of schools are considering starting an esports program, citing an opportunity to improve the campus experience for students and foster STEM learning, according to…
News How gamification can improve schoolwide behavior July 8th, 2020 Now that online games have become so popular among K-12 students, school and district administrators can use gamification techniques to create a positive school climate and encourage positive…
News Stepping back to succeed: How one district is dealing with the intangibles of the unthinkable July 7th, 2020 Forget about tech for a minute. For Adam Phyall, Director of Technology and Media Services for Newton County School System (GA), connectivity, communication, and emotional support are what…
News What you need to start an esports program July 7th, 2020 Esports is seeing phenomenal growth, with the worldwide market expected to reach $2.2 billion by 2023. There are professional esports leagues for popular video games such as Overwatch,…
News 5 benefits K-12 esports gave this district July 6th, 2020 Esports is booming, from K-12 right on up to college and at the professional level. As more districts start K-12 esports leagues of their own, the academic and…
News 10 distance learning writing lessons July 6th, 2020 When we were just a couple weeks into distance learning, I started to really miss writing workshop time. Over the years, I’ve come to cherish this part of…
News This ESL teacher is doing everything she can to connect with students remotely July 3rd, 2020 Before school closures, what did a typical day look like? At the school, I am a half-time ESL teacher and a half-time Instructional Support Coach. So a typical…
News What the pandemic has revealed about digital equity July 3rd, 2020 Before COVID-19, home internet access for all students was a goal—one that some districts even thought they had achieved. But the pandemic and forced distance learning have exposed…
4 Reasons to Run a District-wide Reading Challenge Most librarians are familiar with reading challenges — the challenge format is a type of reading program that provides a more engaging way to get students to read.…
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