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The Rise of Esports in Education: A Holistic Approach to Engaging Students - An Interview with Kyle Berger, CTO of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
The Rise of Esports in Education: A Holistic Approach to Engaging Students - An Interview with Kyle Berger, CTO of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
May 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Technology has revolutionized nearly every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. The integration of technology in classrooms has brought about significant changes, offering new opportunities and challenges for both students and educators.
In this episode of the Learning Through Technology podcast, Alex and Bob welcome Kyle Berger, CTO at Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. Join them as they delve into the fascinating world of integrating technology into education and the transformative power of technology in bridging the gap between students' lives and their learning experiences. Integrating technology in education can take many forms – Kyle explains how Grapevine Colleyville ISD embraced esports as a way to raise student engagement while providing a career pathway into the industry.
They also touch upon the issues of cybersecurity in education and the importance of collaboration, resourcefulness, and taking risks in the field of education. Kyle encourages educators to seek out resources, collaborate with others, and experiment with different esports options to identify the best fit for their schools.
In this episode of the Learning Through Technology podcast, Alex and Bob welcome Kyle Berger, CTO at Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. Join them as they delve into the fascinating world of integrating technology into education and the transformative power of technology in bridging the gap between students' lives and their learning experiences. Integrating technology in education can take many forms – Kyle explains how Grapevine Colleyville ISD embraced esports as a way to raise student engagement while providing a career pathway into the industry.
They also touch upon the issues of cybersecurity in education and the importance of collaboration, resourcefulness, and taking risks in the field of education. Kyle encourages educators to seek out resources, collaborate with others, and experiment with different esports options to identify the best fit for their schools.
Released:
May 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (21)
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