The Intro to Esports course is designed to introduce students to esports. Throughout the course, students will produce digital and technology artifacts to lead to the hosting of an esports event at their high school.
This curriculum can be taught and implemented as an introduction to technology course, multimedia coursework, or as part of a local or school esports club. In this course, students will gain the following skills:
- Digital Media Design
- Human Nutrition & Health
- Streaming & Shoutcasting
- Video & Audio Production
- Business Development
- Event Management
Gaming PCs are not required to teach this course, however, it is highly recommended to possess the hardware and network requirements to run modern esports games. For more information on esports hardware requirements, see the following resource.
- Module 0 - Getting Started with the Course
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Module 1 - Introduction to Esports
- What is Esports? Lesson
- History of Video Games Lesson
- Esports Gaming Events Lesson
- Future of Competition Project
- Intro to Esports Quiz
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Assignments & Activities
- Module 1 - Vocabulary Workbook
- Types of Esports Games Assignment
- "How Esports Changed the Game" Video
- "How Esports Changed the Game" Reflection Assignment
- “A Brief History of Video Games” Video
- My Video Game History Assignment
- “How Kirby Got His Name” Reading
- Video Game Evolution Report Assignment
- Research Esports Events Assignment
- "The Future of Esports is Already Written" Video
- "The Future of Esports is Already Written" Video Reflection Assignment
- Module 1 - Esports Career Highlight Assignment
- Future of Competition Project Rubric
- Future of Competition Project Submission
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Module 2 - Science Behind Esports
- Science of Video Games Lesson
- Game Psychology Lesson
- Esports Athlete Debate Lesson
- Healthy Tech Habits Lesson
- Gamer's Itinerary Project
- Science Behind Esports Quiz
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Assignments & Activities
- Module 2 - Vocabulary Workbook
- Cognitive & Physical Skills Assignment
- “Your Brain on Video Games” Video
- “Your Brain on Video Games” Reflection Assignment
- Immersion, Flow, & Presence Assignment
- Quiz: What Player Type are You?
- Gamer Psychology Survey Assignment
- Video Tutorial: Using Google Forms
- “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel: Video Game Addiction” Video
- Video Game Addiction Assignment
- "Why Esports Should be in the Olympics in 2024" Video
- Esports vs. Traditional Sports Assignment
- “Inside The Relentless Training Of A Pro Gamer” Video
- Eating for Esports Assignment
- Module 2 - Esports Career Highlight Assignment
- Gamer's Itinerary Project Rubric
- Gamer's Itinerary Project Submission
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Module 3 - Esports Teams & Players
- The Esports Ecosystem Lesson
- Game-Based Team Roles Lesson
- Sponsorships & Coaching Lesson
- Industry Teams & Players Lesson
- Diversity in Esports Lesson
- Esports User App Project
- Esports Teams & Players Quiz
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Assignments & Activities
- Module 3 - Vocabulary Workbook
- Esports Ecosystem Career Exploration Assignment
- Assemble a Team & Play Assignment
- Identifying Sponsorship Fit Assignment
- “The Glamorous Life of a Pro Gamer” Video
- Professional Esports Players Assignment
- Video Tutorial: Creating QR Codes
- Video Tutorial: Intro to Canva Tools
- "Toxicity in Online Gaming & Esports" Video
- Code of Conduct Assignment
- Esports User App Project Rubric
- Esports User App Project Submission
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Module 4 - Business of Esports
- Business of Esports Lesson
- Game Industry Trends Lesson
- Organizing an Esports Event Lesson
- Live Streaming in Esports Lesson
- Livin' the Stream Project
- Business of Esports Quiz
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Assignments & Activities
- Module 4 - Vocabulary Workbook
- "Gaming Inc: The Business of Esports" Video
- Research Esports Events Assignment
- “Gamers are Entering a New Era of Monetization” Video
- “Esports & Gaming Trends” Podcast
- "Esports & Gaming Trends" Reflection Assignment
- “How Tournaments Go from 10 to 10,000 People” Video
- Careers in Esports Business Assignment
- “The Rise of Twitch” Video
- Explore Streaming Platforms Assignment
- Streamer Research Assignment
- Livin' the Stream Project Rubric
- Livin' the Stream Project Submission
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Module 5 - Technology in Esports
- Esports Hardware & Software Lesson
- PC vs. Console Gaming Lesson
- Technical Infrastructure Lesson
- Esports Arena Design Project
- Technology in Esports Quiz
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Assignments & Activities
- Module 5 - Vocabulary Workbook
- “Computer Basics: Inside a Computer” Video
- Computing Components Assignment
- Gaming Gear Wishlist Assignment
- "Building a Gaming PC" Video
- “Which is Better? PC vs. Console Gaming” Video
- Research Pro Gamer Tech Assignment
- Article: Hosting a LAN Party or Small Esports Tournament
- Host a LAN Party Assignment
- "The Dream Esports Facility" Video
- Resource: What to Consider When Designing an Esports Venue
- Esports Arena Design Project Rubric
- Esports Arena Design Project Submission
- Teacher Resources
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Module 6 - Esports Marketing
- Marketing in Esports Lesson
- Market Research & Planning Lesson
- Digital Marketing Tools Lesson
- Esports Event Hub Project
- Esports Marketing Quiz
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Assignments & Activities
- Module 6 - Vocabulary Workbook
- “How Influencers Have Transformed Modern Marketing” Video
- The Power of Influence Assignment
- Video Tutorial: Intro to Kapwing Studio
- Perform a Public Survey Assignment
- Video Tutorial: Creating QR Codes
- Video Tutorial: Using Google Forms
- Marketing an Esports Event Assignment
- Rubric - Esports Event Hub Project
- Esports Event Hub Project Submission
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Module 7 - Host an Esports Event
- Intro to the Esports Event Project
- Esports Event Planner Assignment
- Esports Event Reflection Assignment
- Esports Career Exploration Lesson
- Esports Career Exploration Assignment
- Career Pathway Quiz
- STEM Fuse CTE Course Pathways
- Course Survey for Students
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Event Planning Resource Activities
- Esports Event Planning Checklist
- Identify & Confirm Venue Assignment
- Schedule the Event Date Assignment
- Select Game(s) for Event Assignment
- Determine Competition Format Assignment
- Draft & Confirm Rules Assignment
- Confirm Budget & Setup Needs Assignment
- Identify & Confirm Sponsors Assignment
- Build Event App or Website Assignment
- Create Registration Form Assignment
- Promote the Event at School Assignment
- Design Layout for Venue Location Assignment
- Create Tournament Bracket Assignment
- Plan Tournament Schedule Assignment
- Confirm Registration & Details Assignment
- Select Shoutcasters for Events Assignment
- Confirm Food & Refreshments Assignment
- Practice Run of Technology Setup Assignment
- Additional Project Resources
- Teacher Resources
- College & Career Exploration
- Unlimited Seats
- 18+ Weeks of Curriculum
- Interactive Lessons
- Multimedia Assignments
- Digital Activities
- Technology Projects
- Assessments
- Teacher Resources
- Onboarding PD & Support
- National Career Clusters® Framework
- CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards
- NGSS Science & Engineering Standards
- Additional Core Subject Standards
For Lessons, Assignments, & Quizzes
- PC, Mac, or Chromebook
- Keyboard & Mouse
- Headphones
For Technology Projects & Host Esports Event
- PC with Windows OS
- Webcam
- Microphone