Game On: Trailblazing Esports at Clement

About this episode

Clement teachers discuss the rise of RUSD Esports and its benefits in education.

Is gaming the new "team sport"? Clement teachers Darren Ching and Anthony Alacorn join us to discuss the rise of RUSD Esports and why competitive gaming is essentially "fast-paced chess". From "Golden Pikachu" victories to teaching sportsmanship and perseverance through Super Smash Bros, our guests share how they built a thriving gaming community. Tune in to discover the academic and social benefits students realize through gaming and why Esports belong in our schools.

People in this episode

Guests: Darren Ching, Anthony Alacorn

Topics covered

• Esports
• gaming
• education
• sportsmanship
• community building

Keywords

• competitive gaming
• fast-paced chess
• Super Smash Bros
• academic benefits
• social benefits

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Super Smash Bros

Books & works: Trailblazing Esports at Clement

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