High school students might be lights out at esports, but they have to do more than play well to land at institutions such as the University of California, Irvine.
For Laylah Bulman of the Florida Scholastic Esports League, seeing the impact that gaming had on students - from their excitement to their development - was the moment when everything clicked.
Top administrators, faculty and gaming experts who will be at the show are highlighted in a preview of the October Academic Esports Conference and Expo.
The three-day Academic Esports Conference features nearly 60 sessions with academic and esports experts who will address needs at both K-12 and higher education and offer strategies, guidance and best practices.
Through its membership, clinics and conferences, NAECAD, which oversees esports coaches and directors, provides a powerful collaborative environment to share ideas and foster growth.
From hardware and games to simply embracing esports in schools, attendees at the Future of Education Technology Conference learn how to make a new program run well.
The Expo Hall showcased 49 new solutions along with the most popular products, from security and artificial intelligence enhancements to esports devices, makerspaces and interactive displays. Check out DA's coverage, including a slideshow.
Attendees at the Future of Education Technology Conference learned the benefits of starting an esports program at schools and best practices for long-term success.
