Why Esports
Gaming is a viable learning tool that has the potential to help economically disadvantaged students acquire academic skills and behaviors needed to succeed in both college and career.
97% of teen boys and 83% of teen girls play video games
24% of Chief Information Officers (CIO) said they were attracted to entry-level job candidates who cited playing or developing video games as a hobby
Modern video games reward critical thinking and problem solving, qualities that are sought in university graduates
Action games enhance attentional control
Games support language acquisition even when the game isn’t a language game
Games promote learning and discourage negative behaviors
“I think esports supports all the same skill sets that other sports promote. Many people don’t realize the complexity of modern day games and how many of them are geared towards teamwork and working together. There’s a lot of qualities with games, where they aren’t just entertainment, but they can promote life skills that can follow you into the future.”
Kevin Hufnagl, Dept. of Technology and Engineering Education, Elizabethtown High School
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