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🌟 Introducing the E-Sports Creative League (ECL) Curriculum! 🌟We are thrilled to share our comprehensive and innovative curriculum designed to turn gamers into creators. 🎮✨🔹 Game Development/Creation: Dive into the world of game design and bring your creative ideas to life. 🔹 Games with Diversity: Learn to create inclusive games that celebrate diversity. 🔹 Gamer Careers: Explore the vast career opportunities within the gaming industry. 🔹 Esports Entrepreneurship: Discover the business side of esports and become a future industry leader.At ECL, we're not just playing games; we're creating them! 🌐👾Join us on this exciting journey and transform your passion for gaming into valuable skills for the future. 🚀🎉Visit EsportsCreativeLeague.com for more information.#EsportsCreativeLeague #ECLCurriculum #GameDevelopment #DiversityInGaming #GamerCareers #EsportsEntrepreneurship #GamersIntoCreators #InnovativeEducation #FutureOfGaming #STEM #Education #Creativity

We sat down with a local leader in educational development to talk Esports in Education. Esports combines student engagement, social-emotional wellbeing, ISTE Standards, stackable credentials, and exposure to tech careers for students that are often times disengaged with school. We're honored to help connect students to higher ed and career opportunities in the gaming and tech ecosystems! Have a listen to find out if esports is right for your student or district. #togetherwegame #connectingstudents #connectingcareerpaths

Niantic Partners with Overture Maps Foundation Niantic, the company behind popular augmented reality (AR) games like Pokémon GO, has made a strategic move by joining the Overture Maps Foundation as a Contributor Member. Read Full News: https://lnkd.in/dkj8xDK6 #niantic #overture #foundation #deal #business #news #company #labs #mrbusinessmagazine

Yesterday, Alix Guerrier, Lucero Batista, and I got to spend the afternoon with the Riot Games Social Impact Fund team, Jeffrey Burrell, Emily Weisman, Jimmy Hahn, and Alisha Zou. We had such a blast celebrating their impact, spending time together on the Riot Games campus, and diving deep into how esports and video game design resources support student learning. Curious to learn more? Take a peek at our blog post! 👀 🎮

Fostering Academic Success: Embracing the Impact of Esports in Education! 📚🎮 Let's delve into the realm of esports, where students flourish not just in play, but also in their academic pursuits. As they engage in gaming, they unlock new dimensions of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Esports isn't solely about competition; it's about nurturing teamwork, creativity, and adaptability—traits that equip our students for triumph in both scholarly endeavors and beyond. Let's connect and uncover how esports is reshaping the academic landscape for the better! #AcademicAchievement #FutureLeaders #ConnectAndThrive

Our partners with esports centers and academies hold the same beliefs that we do, for example, equally prioritizing character-building and performance. Their esports training sessions, which are powered by the ECA are: ➡ Team-based and promotes a sense of belonging. ➡ In-person, which enables better teamwork and social development. ➡ Include and promote the importance of physical activity and fitness. ➡ Promote and develop mental toughness. ➡ Include deliberate in-game practice targeting core gaming mechanics. ➡ Develop knowledge of games and game design elements. If you are an esports center or academy and need ready-to-run high-quality programming, book a demo for a preview.

Great article for any school planning to engage with esports. At West Buckland School, co-ed day and boarding school for 3-18 year olds in North Devon we have started with a grass-roots ECA program that will lead into a BTEC program that focuses on the business model, the coding, the marketing and the nature of the sport. When you see the contribution this sector makes to the U.K. economy, never mind elsewhere, we really need to provide young people with the know-how to contribute and influence how this journey goes…

🎮 Esports is not just about gaming; it's about building skills, fostering engagement, and opening up new career pathways for learners. That said, many challenges stand in the way of schools that wish to start an esports program: for instance, securing administrative approval and funding. This article explores how one school district overcame these challenges, emphasizing the importance of networking and collaboration among school administrators to learn from one another's experiences and provide support in implementation. 🤝 #k12 #k12education #k12schools #education #school #esports #esportsedu #edtech #EDUtechAsia

Introducing ✨ LIFT//OFF ✨ — a program designed to elevate players into potential athletes, fully governed and led by VALORANT players in the ecosystem. This collaboration with VALORANT SA aims to recognize and reward skilled players who can mentor and train others to improve their gameplay. To be a trainer, you don’t need to be certified to apply. All you need is a thorough understanding of VALORANT, an empathetic mindset, and the ability to identify a player's strengths and weaknesses. For players, this program offers a serious community to play with, a competitive edge by learning from high-ranked players, and daily or weekly grind sessions to help you steadily rank up alongside your team. Think of it as an opportunity to be on your silver-to-diamond arc. Creators will serve as the driving force of the program, acting much like team owners. They will motivate and hold the team accountable while also producing high-quality content that showcases the progress of players. The larger goal here is to experiment with new models that can reshape how gamers engage with their favorite titles. A big shout out to the VALORANT team in India for joining us in taking this exciting step forward. Applications for LIFT//OFF will be opening soon, keep an eye out! Ishank Gupta Manish Agarwal

Embracing the Power of Video Games in Professional Development! Did you know that video games are more than just a pastime? They’re a powerful tool for enhancing critical skills like problem-solving, strategic thinking, and teamwork. From complex narratives to intricate game mechanics, they challenge us to think creatively and adapt quickly. Incorporating game-like elements into professional settings can boost engagement and productivity, making learning and team-building both effective and enjoyable. Plus, the growing field of game design offers exciting career opportunities for those passionate about this dynamic industry. Let's celebrate how video games contribute to skill development and innovation in our careers! #VideoGames #ProfessionalDevelopment #SkillBuilding #Innovation #GameDesign #CareerGrowth #Gamification #Leadership #TechTrends #dorematrix #gammit #dorematrixstudio