In my last post, I mentioned how it was a good idea for teachers to familiarize themselves with the world of Esports because it could very well be a large part of our student's lives. In case you didn't know, Esports is competitive online gaming. While I have (some) casual first-hand experience with tournaments, and LAN parties, I honestly had no idea how monumental the community had become and I feel motivated now more than ever to dig deeper. I decided a podcast was an appropriate medium to learn more, and while there is a multitude of Esports podcasts, I found Mindclickers especially intriguing because they are focused on the well-being of Esports athletes.
and performance demands from Esports Athletes.
Listen to what the best of the best think about
before, during, and after a game."
This episode made me think of Computational Thinking Skills immediately when they discussed Hackathons, which are competitions for software developers. Ivanova explained how vital mental health is for Esports athletes and stresses the importance of having positive physical health as well. She explains how coaches and teammates must be "benefactors of encouragement".
In this episode, Regan "Regzz" Campbell sits down to talk about Player 2 Second Hand Gaming, which is a low-cost online avenue for nostalgic video games. "Why pay more when you can play more?" Love it. While their discussion on the future of Esports is interesting, the part I found most endearing about this episode is when the two gentlemen spoke candidly about their own mental health journeys. Regan's passion for mental health signs through and helps to augment Player 2 as an online retailer that not only cares for gamers, but everyone as a whole. Check out Player 2 Second-Hand Gaming here :)
(02/12/21)
This episode was interesting because we got to hear from an Esports coach, who discussed the importance of having confidence, effective communication, and marketability. This was a teacher lightbulb for me.
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