Category Archives: EdGamer

Get ready for Gaming in Education! This podcast, hosted by gaming Ed guru, Zack Gilbert, and featuring Gerry James, highlights the trends, the tribulations, and the best in educational gaming. EdGamer envelopes Apple Apps, Android apps, PC/ Mac games, gaming news, as well as comments on the best practices and best uses of gaming in the classroom.

Article POST FROM ISU – Meet the @EdGamer Zack Gilbert

The link below is from The Statewide Standard is a yearly publication though the College of Education at Illinois State University. Tommy Navikas, the columnist, spent many hours following me around as I was engaged in my classroom, my after school game club, and a local esports tournament. Tommy did a great job and I appreciate the time and effort he spent writing this article.

Meet the @EdGamer Zack Gilbert

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Esports Discussion at PlayNormal Esports

The following is from my discussion at PlayNormal Esports on 6-25-19. I had an open discussion with a group of kids who were participating at a Fortnite camp.

This is a simple guide and does not go into full detail. There are many variables that are not discussed in the content below.

Goals for a successful esports player in middle and high school:

  • Practice
  • Compete
  • Collaborate and be a good team player
  • Exercise and physical training
  • Eat well
  • Get proper hours of sleep 

HIGH SCHOOL ESPORTS RESOURCES – ByteSpeed

THE IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE TRAINING FOR ESPORTS ATHLETES

How to start esports in your school:

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#NTCONISU 2019

NEW TEACHER CONFERENCE AT ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Presentations for the day by Andy Goveia and Zack Gilbert

We Learn Best Through Play (Zack)

Standards based grading: bringing it to your classroom (Andy and Zack)

Relax and have fun: integrating instructional technology for “new” teachers (Andy and Zack)

Andy Goveia – @Mr_Goveia

Zack Gilbert – @EdGamer

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