Educator Startup Kit

The i2esports Educator Startup Kit is a comprehensive handbook with everything you need to run an esports program! Whether you are just starting an esports program or looking to grow an existing program, this kit provides resources, templates, and insight to set you up for success. We collaborated with award-winning esports leaders from across the US that care about you and the success of your program. Also, we provide lifetime access to updates, so your program can continue to expand and grow as the world of esports advances.

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Features

  • Step-by-step guidance to start your own esports program
  • Insights from experienced esports leaders
  • Links to resources
  • Editable templates
  • Checklists
  • Walk-through instructions
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Why esports?

From increased academic engagement to building life skills like collaboration and critical thinking, esports invokes a plethora of positive effects on students in participating schools. Esports programs create a community environment for students who may not be interested in existing extra-curricular programs and can provide a safe place for students who have felt excluded from other activities.

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Why educators love this handbook

There is so much unknown for school districts when considering an esports program. They are overwhelmed at the beginning and often drown in information. Having a centralized handbook that outlines the basics, where they are free from persuasion, is incredibly important for them when considering their needs/wants from a program.
Mike Dahle
President, Wisconsin High School Esports
This handbook is an essential tool and reference guide to assist a leader on any experience level interested in starting an esports program in a K-12 environment.
Taylor Lowe
Media Academy & Technology Director
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What is Minecraft?

Minecraft: Education Edition is a game-based learning platform also used for esports! In Minecraft, students learn future-ready skills such as coding, time-management, and communication while working in a team environment. While this handbook is written with Minecraft in mind, any educator starting an esports program will benefit from the pedagogy and practices inside.

This product is not endorsed or sponsored by Minecraft.

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What is Rocket League?

Rocket League is a blend of soccer (football, for our friends outside the United States) and rocket-powered cars.  In an esports setting, Rocket League offers students teamwork, strategic thinking, and communication opportunities. With its thrilling gameplay and competitive nature, Rocket League provides an engaging and beneficial experience for students involved in the esports scene. 

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What is Minecraft?

Minecraft: Education Edition is a game-based learning platform also used for esports! In Minecraft, students learn future-ready skills such as coding, time-management, and communication while working in a team environment. While this handbook is written with Minecraft in mind, any educator starting an esports program will benefit from the pedagogy and practices inside.

This product is not endorsed or sponsored by Minecraft.

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Meet the contributors

Mike Dahle

Wisconsin, United States

  • President, Wisconsin High School Esports
  • NAECAD 2021-2022 Coach of the Year

Becky Keene

Washington, United States

  • Minecraft: Education Edition Global Mentor
  • Game-based learning speaker and author

Taylor Lowe

Florida, United States

  • Emmy award winning graphic designer
  • Media Academy & Technology Director

Julie Mavrogeorge

California, United States

  • Tech Support Specialist, Esports Coordinator
  • NAECAD 2021-2022 Director of the Year

Karina Quilantan-Garza

Texas, United States

  • TxLA Librarian of the Year 2022
  • Minecraft: Education Edition Global Mentor & Esports leader

Kammas Kersch

Delaware, United States

  • STEM Services Coordinator, Chester County, Delaware 
  • Founder, Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League 
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