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K-12 Esports Live: Harnessing the Power of Esports
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I am a high school science teacher and a huge advocate for ed tech. One of the greatest honors has been creating and advising the Minecraft Club at my school. In the past couple of years, we’ve held events to celebrate various occasions, participated in esports, fundraised for charity, and started a Minecraft Student Ambassador program. My Minecraft Club's esports team was also crowned the 2023 Battle of the Boroughs Champions and won the Mayor's Cup! Through my efforts in Minecraft Club, I became a part of The Game Awards Future Class of 2022 and received the Leadership Award from Games For Change.
Jen Dawson is an Esports Solution Specialist for CDW. Having been a former educator, her desire for improving the education experience, equity, and inclusion has carried over into her career in technology and esports. With over 10+ years in the technology industry and being a lifelong gamer, she brings her passion for education and knowledge of technology to holistically support our schools and partners across the country.
A high school teacher for seven years, Julius is a dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of all students. He is also the Vice President for the Sunshine Scholastic Esports League. His responsibilities include maintaining and enforcing eSports program and arena policies and procedures; establishing and maintaining professional membership with national and regional organizations; and ensuring team and program compliance with all league, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
Julie is an international speaker and presenter, serves on esports advisory boards, is the President of the CA Esports Association, the 2022 NAECAD Esports Director of the Year, a 2023 Managerial Excellence in Education - Finalist, and the 2024 the*gameHERs Guardian of the Year.
Julie's passion is helping districts across the US create esports programs that fit their student populations. She has written diverse and inclusive esports curriculum aligned with CTE pathways, is a Women in Games and Women in Games International Mentor, and is the Esports League Director for Cleverlike Studios, Inc., and Ambassador for Gameplan and Drone Legends.
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With nearly 15 years of teaching experience in upper elementary and middle school math and science, I now teach CTE Engineering Design and Entrepreneurship. I serve as Board Director for Outreach & Events at Innovation Education Colorado and co-lead Poudre Schools' EdTech cohorts. Passionate about place-based education and travel (with and without students), I embrace diverse educational opportunities locally and internationally. Recognized as a Colorado state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and recipient of the InnEdCO Making IT Happen award. I enjoy adventures with my partner and two children.
Session description
Harnessing the Power of Esports
Embark on a journey to explore the power of esports in educational settings. Engage with students and educators as they share their experiences and insights into how esports has impacted learning, student engagement, and community building. Gain valuable knowledge on integrating esports into diverse learning environments.
Ignite Talk
Prepare to be captivated by a series of dynamic Ignite talks, where passion and expertise are showcased by educators and students. In just five minutes, each speaker will deliver their passion, supported by 20 slides, offering insights into the implementation of esports programs across K-12 educational environments. Whether you're a seasoned esports enthusiast or a curious newbie,, these Ignite talks promise to leave you inspired and enlightened. Thank you to our esports sponsor, CDW!
Embark on a journey to explore the power of esports in educational settings. Engage with students and educators as they share their experiences and insights into how esports has impacted learning, student engagement, and community building. Gain valuable knowledge on integrating esports into diverse learning environments.
Ignite Talk
Prepare to be captivated by a series of dynamic Ignite talks, where passion and expertise are showcased by educators and students. In just five minutes, each speaker will deliver their passion, supported by 20 slides, offering insights into the implementation of esports programs across K-12 educational environments. Whether you're a seasoned esports enthusiast or a curious newbie,, these Ignite talks promise to leave you inspired and enlightened. Thank you to our esports sponsor, CDW!
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Topic:
Esports