National Video Games Day

National Video Games Day

On Mondays I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. With today marking National Video Games Day I couldn’t think of a better quote than this one from Melissa Burns.

National Video Games Day Quote - Melissa Burns. (2022). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: www.fishbowlteaching.com
National Video Games Day Quote – Melissa Burns. (2022). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: www.fishbowlteaching.com

Did you know that Manitoba is a Canadian leader when it comes to eSports? eSports (electronic sports) involves competition using video games and MVSD currently has an eSports presence at both Ecole Macneill & Mackenzie. Today’s post has put together a trove of resources including:

  • Why eSports?
    • introduce yourself to the field and get an overview of what role it can play in education
  • eSports PD
    • accessible podcasts sharing about eSports in Manitoba
    • eSports self-paced online training modules for teachers (Minecraft specific)
  • eSports Networks
    • links to Manitobian and Canadian eSports networks

Why eSports?

eSports is not just play - infographic. (2022). Uploaded by Karl Hildebrandt to MFNERC. Available online at: https://twitter.com/mfnerc/status/1567577943685173251
eSports is not just play - infographic. (2022). Uploaded by Karl Hildebrandt to MFNERC. Available online at: https://twitter.com/mfnerc/status/1567577943685173251
eSports is not just play - infographic. (2022). Uploaded by Karl Hildebrandt to MFNERC. Available online at: https://twitter.com/mfnerc/status/1567577943685173251
eSports is not just play – infographic. (2022). Uploaded by Karl Hildebrandt to MFNERC. Available online at: https://twitter.com/mfnerc/status/1567577943685173251
What parents and carers need to know about esports - infographic. (2022). Uploaded by Nathan David to National Online Safety. Available online at: www.nationalonlinesafety.com
What parents and carers need to know about esports – infographic. (2022). Uploaded by Nathan David to National Online Safety. Available online at: www.nationalonlinesafety.com

eSports PD for Educators

These podcast episodes were specifically curated to showcase the world of eSports within Manitoba schools 

Microsoft eSports Teacher Academy (META) 

“New to esports? Microsoft Esports Teacher Academy (META) teaches the role of esports in education and career pathways, how to integrate esports in educational settings, and how to build a thriving esports program in your school through immersive exploration of Minecraft: Education Edition. 

After completing this learning path, you’ll be able to: 

  • Describe the role and benefits of esports in education 
  • Explain how to establish an esports club in your learning community 
  • Articulate how to utilize Minecraft: Education Edition in esports 
  • Build a Minecraft Esports tournament to support skill development and social impact 

Although there are no prerequisites for this learning path, a basic understanding of Minecraft and game play is helpful.” 

Connect with some of our local eSports networks

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