Game On—How one district is using gaming to build community and serve student well being.

September 15, 2020 00:25:39
Game On—How one district is using gaming to build community and serve student well being.
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Game On—How one district is using gaming to build community and serve student well being.

Sep 15 2020 | 00:25:39

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Show Notes

James O’Hagan is not playing around. As Director of Digital and Virtual Learning for the Racine Unified School District in Wisconsin, his job entails not just managing the virtual learning program in response to the pandemic, but also supporting library services, as well as developing his passion project of Esports. In this conversation with eSchool News, James talks about the essential role Esports can play when it comes to student health, mental wellness, social-emotional learning, as well as connecting to collegiate and career pathways.

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