11:00 am
Sat Mar 16

How High School Esports Lead to Thriving Industry (OFFICIAL)

Austin Convention Center
500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, 78701
0.32km SW

This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.

Austin Convention Center

Room 10AB

500 E Cesar Chavez

Speakers

Mark Deppe

University of California, Irvine

Constance Steinkuehler

University of California, Irvine

High schoolers are upcoming esports players, developers, designers, engineers, marketers, journalists, analysts, and more. Learn how connecting teens’ vast esports interest with education will yield emotional and skill development to prepare them for our working world. Results of the first study of esports learning outcomes and career applications will be shared.

High schoolers are upcoming esports players, developers, designers, engineers, marketers, journalists, analysts, and more. Learn how connecting teens’ vast esports interest with education will yield emotional and skill development to prepare them for our working world. Results of the first study of esports learning outcomes and career applications will be shared. The successful UC Irvine collegiate team will be examined as a model for paid esports roles, drawing parallels to other industries.

Primary Entry: Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Artist Wristband, Film Badge, Interactive Badge, Gaming Wristband

Format: Featured session

Event Type: Session

Track: Esports Industry

Level: Intermediate