The power of play: How in Esports and gaming transform student learning
The power of play: How in Esports and gaming transform student learning
The power of play: How in Esports and gaming transform student learning
November 01, 2023
Summary
This is why, in conjunction with Games for Change, a nonprofit that empowers people to drive social change through gaming, Verizon Innovative Learning HQ is offering two new professional development courses: Introduction to Games and Learning and Esports: The What, Why and How.
"The play of games encourages resilience and risk taking. It encourages you to fail, try again, fail, try again. We're teaching them how to win and lose with grace."
Students part of the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program at the Community College of Allegheny County enjoyed time in the computer lab where they learned the basics of gaming and Esports.
The gaming programming also taught emotional intelligence, how to develop a positive online presence and how to support your peers.
The gaming learning environment's biggest impact, the program directors say, was the boost in confidence in the gamers, specifically those who were more introverted or shy.
Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers students were able to connect in new ways through gaming.
Access free Esports professional development courses for educators, Introduction to Games and Learning and Esports: The What, Why and How, as well as Esports career learning pathways for students on Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. 5 free gamified math lessons for teaching with augmented reality.
Reference
The power of play: How esports and gaming transform student learning. (2023, November 1). https://www.verizon.com/about/news/esports-gaming-transform-student-learning