Scholastic / academic esports
There has been an iteration within the esports world. Esports is finding its place within schools as the concept of “scholastic esports" is becoming more popular. There are many academic connections that can be made within the realm of esports. With intentionality, many esports clubs can authentically embed academic content and relevant skills within their programs.
Check out how this high school embeds esports into their instructional day!
Activity
Take a look at the NASEF curriculum to see how academic content can be taught through scholastic esports!
Competitive and academic activities
Scholastic esports is one term used to describe esports in education. Another way to describe esports in education is to divide it into competitive and academic activities. Academic activities can be taught within the construct of esports. For example, you can easily integrate language arts into esports. Students will engage in authentic reading, writing, speaking, and listening opportunities throughout their participation in esports.
With careful planning and intentionality, there are many academic lessons that can be taught within esports.
Also, within the realm of esports is the competition aspect. Student participation in competitions teaches skills such as planning, preparation, strategizing, and collaboration. These future ready skills aren't only valuable in the present day, but also remain essential for the future as students prepare for college and career opportunities.
One of the great benefits of Minecraft Education is its ability to provide a combination of game-based learning and competition to support esports programs.