eCampus News - Esports Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/esports/ Higher Ed News Mon, 15 May 2023 19:02:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.ecampusnews.com/files/2021/03/cropped-ecnicon-1-32x32.jpg eCampus News - Esports Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/esports/ 32 32 107582492 How our campus created an inclusive esports program https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/05/17/how-our-campus-created-an-inclusive-esports-program/ Wed, 17 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101528 Montgomery County Community College took careful steps to maximize its esports program’s diversity and inclusivityWith esports growing fast among college students, educators across the U.S. face an opportunity to build programs that foster inclusivity and diversity in ways traditional sports fall short.

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]]> 101528 Esports comes of age on campus https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/05/05/esports-comes-of-age-on-campus/ Fri, 05 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101533 Esports opens up a wealth of opportunities for students--here's what it looks like at higher-ed institutions todayEsports, or competitive video gaming, has been steadily gaining popularity amongst students in recent years, and only accelerated during the pandemic to be a rising phenomenon in higher education.

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]]> 101533 How esports is creating scholarships, jobs, and campus investments https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/03/20/how-esports-is-creating-scholarships-jobs-and-campus-investments/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101099 Esports has become an important school activity and will continue to be an enrollment driver as the industry maturesEducational institutions in the United States have long promoted and prided themselves on their campus grounds, endowments, opportunities and student achievements. Student life and athletics are also powerful messages and motivators for applicants, and can be the deciding factor when students are choosing between multiple institutions.

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]]> 101099 Collegiate esports is poised for a win https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/03/14/collegiate-esports-is-poised-for-a-win/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101038 You don’t have to be a gamer to see the value that collegiate esports could bring to your students and campusImagine a new school program that is gender-neutral, inclusive to students with physical disabilities, bolsters school pride through competitive meets and is eligible for full and partial scholarships from over 175 colleges and universities.  You don’t have to be a gamer to see the value that esports (competitive videogaming) could bring to your school.

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]]> 101038 Collegiate esports programs are growing–is yours? https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2022/10/20/collegiate-esports-programs/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100095 Collegiate esports is expanding across the nation--learn what you need to put your institution in first placeCollegiate esports teams are surging, and students don’t have to be players to get in on the action. These programs ... Read more

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]]> 100095 Give your esports program a facelift with these strategies https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2022/09/29/give-your-esports-program-a-facelift-with-these-strategies/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=99944 Collegiate esports is expanding across the nation--learn what you need to put your institution in first placeEsports is growing in popularity, from high school all the way through higher education and at the professional level. And while almost everyone has heard the term “esports” lately, but what does it actually entail?

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]]> 99944 How to upgrade your institution’s esports program https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2022/09/15/how-to-upgrade-your-institutions-esports-program/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=99857 Collegiate esports is expanding across the nation--learn what you need to put your institution in first placeIn a panel discussion with experts, eCampus News will connect you with the information you need to learn about the what, why, who and how of esports. You'll discover the steps you need to get started, directly from Lenovo’s Senior Global Esports and CTE Manger, Jeff Palumbo.

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]]> 99857 Collegiate esports program launches across Georgia https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2022/09/02/collegiate-esports-program-launches-across-georgia/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=99779 A collegiate league, curriculum pathway, and workforce platform will help students get a job in gaming, esports, and digital entertainment.A new partnership across the state of Georgia will launch the Georgia Esports League (GEL), the nation’s first comprehensive statewide initiative covering esports competition, curriculum, and workforce development to serve the videogame, esports, and digital entertainment industry.

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]]> 99779 How esports led to major growth in student leadership at Cal State https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2022/06/17/how-esports-led-to-major-growth-in-student-leadership-at-cal-state/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=99199 College esports launches are similar to startups--they require an agile approach and innovative problem solving, along with strong leadership.In 2021, the global competitive video game market (esports) was valued at just over $1.08 billion dollars. Esports has become a popular way to promote student engagement on college campuses.

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