A recent survey by Prodigy Education shows that parents’ views on gaming are shifting positively, recognizing its potential as a career path and source of valuable life skills. Many parents now see esports as more fulfilling than traditional jobs and have invested significantly in their children’s gaming interests.
Read MoreRowan University launched a Bachelor of Arts in Esports, one of only 20 U.S. universities offering such a degree. The program, housed in the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts, features tracks in communication, business, and computing. It prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing esports industry, projected to exceed $9 billion by 2032.
Read MoreThis 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.
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