Here is a PDF of my presentation for the STEAMitup Conference at NIU (Northern Illinois University).
The Power of Play and Esports – at NIU STEAMitup Conference
Tag Archives: Playful Learning
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
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:
- Talk to your parents for support
- Talk to your school administration and athletic director
- Contact the IESA for middle school players – https://www.iesa.org/resources/contact.asp
#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
