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Tuesday, August 20 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm
The Growth of Esports: Competitive Gaming and BEYOND

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Esport programs continue to grow in high schools across the country and our region. To enable the healthy growth of esports programs, stakeholders must delve into topics such as toxic behavior, equity, and acceptance. This panel will discuss these topics and others to try and elucidate the current state of esports in our region and what might be done to foster healthy growth of esports programs.

SEATING CAPACITY: 1100
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Dylan Thomarie

Game Design & Development Instructor, Program Coordinator, Foothills PTECH
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Steven Isaacs

Education Program Manager, Bernards Township Schools
Steve Isaacs has been teaching since 1992. In 1998 began teaching in Bernards Township, NJ where he developed an internationally recognized middle and high school game development program. Steve is a pioneer in using VR and AR in the classroom. He is a champion for student choice... Read More →
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Scott Beiter

Science Teacher, Rensselaer City School District
Scott Beiter has been a science teacher at Rensselaer Junior Senior High School for 20+ years. He is quick to try new tech and loves talking tech with others. He also runs the gaming and esports program at Rensselaer JrSr High School. He is currently looking to incorporate more Fortnite... Read More →

Tuesday August 20, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Auditorium
  Panel (45 mins)

Attendees (10)