1. Introduction to Esports
Welcome to the OUSD Esports League!
We are excited to have you as part of the OUSD Esports League. You and your peers will be learning about what Esports is, how Esports are connected to careers, how to play some awesome games, core skills, digital citizenship understanding, and will be participating in a competition at the end of this league. We have a lot to learn about Esports, and we are so excited that you will be part of this great league.
What is Esports?
Esports is a term derived from “electronic sports” and is essentially competition in video games at a very high level, similar to traditional sports.
Why Esports?
- Helps build community
- Practice equity
- Modeling and learning about leadership
- Work on communication
- Build empathy
- It’s fun of course!
Equipment
- Nintendo Switch
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Scratch to create your own games
Classroom Norms and Meeting Information
Your instructor will go over the norms, procedures, and meeting information for your after-school league.
Our Responsibilities Online
- What is a Digital Citizen?
- What do you think it means to be a digital citizen?
Digital Citizen
A digital citizen is someone who uses technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate.
Rings of Responsibility
Rings of Responsibility Reflection
- What responsibilities do you have to yourself?
- What responsibilities do you have to your community?
- What responsibilities do you have to your world?
Wrap Up
- What are you most excited about in Esports League?
- When and what time is the next meeting?
Final Questions
Your instructor will give you information on how to contact them if you or a guardian has any questions. Do you have any questions you want to ask before the next session?