Ethical and Social Considerations in Esports Education

In the course on 'Ethical and Social Considerations in Esports Education', teachers and coaches will learn how to foster an inclusive, respectful, and responsible esports environment. This course will cover various topics such as promoting inclusivity and diversity, addressing toxicity and discrimination, balancing gaming with academic responsibilities, and recognizing and managing gaming addiction.

In the first lesson, participants will learn strategies to encourage participation from all student demographics and address issues of toxicity and discrimination in esports programs. This includes understanding the importance of diversity, identifying barriers to participation, promoting inclusivity, measuring and monitoring inclusivity, and addressing and combating toxicity.

The second lesson focuses on responsible gaming, teaching participants how to balance screen time with academic responsibilities and recognize and address gaming addiction among students. This section covers topics such as time management strategies, promoting healthy gaming habits, parental involvement and communication, understanding gaming addiction, identifying at-risk students, intervention and support strategies, and educating students and parents.

Overall, participants will leave this course with a comprehensive understanding of how to create a positive, inclusive, and responsible esports environment. They will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to address important ethical and social considerations in the world of esports education.