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Mr. McSwain from Walkertown, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating the eSports Team!

Help me give my students build an esports team to learn teamwork, increase student retention, and improve academic performance.

  • 4 donors
  • $2,030 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

It is not a secret that kids love playing video games. Therefore, incorporating video games into education should be enough to increase engagement, right? Well, not quite so. Gaming itself is a fun leisure activity enjoyed by many, including children. It is primarily a form of entertainment and recreation.

It's about having fun and enjoying interactive experiences, whether alone or with friends.

Perhaps the most important value is that esports can boost student engagement and motivation, particularly for those who are not traditionally engaged in conventional sports or classroom activities. For those students, esports can provide a fun and engaging way to learn. It can help students develop a sense of community and belonging. Research suggests that the interactive and immersive qualities of games can significantly improve engagement and motivation.

Many aspects of competitive gaming require an understanding of technology and often involve game design and coding elements. This can help students develop a strong foundation in STEM subjects, which are increasingly important in the 21st-century workforce. Research has established that games could enhance learning outcomes, particularly in STEM subjects, where complex concepts can be visualized and interacted with in a virtual environment. This extension of the real world allows students to explore concepts in a safe and controlled environment and to make mistakes without fear of consequences. This can lead to deeper understanding and better retention of material.

Esports encompasses various domains, from traditional roles such as marketing, HR, and finance to industry-specific positions like shout casters, coaches, event coordinators, and, you guessed it, professional players. It also includes surprising career options like beauticians and physical therapists, catering to professional players and teams' unique needs. The esports industry presents a multitude of opportunities.

Mr. McSwain
Grades 6-8

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sony - PlayStation 5 Slim Console Digital Edition - White • Best Buy Education $454.84 2 $909.68
Sony - PlayStation 5 - DualSense Wireless Controller - White • Best Buy Education $74.99 6 $449.94
College Football 25 Standard Edition - PlayStation 5 • Best Buy Education $69.99 2 $139.98
20 Pack Bulk Classroom Headphones with Microphone Students Kids Wired Headphones School Class Set Headphones for School Library Computer Office Meeting Adults 3.5 Jack Universal Plug (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $50.99 1 $50.99

Materials cost

$1,550.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $120.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,724.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$304.38

Total project goal

$2,029.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,029.18

3 Donors

-$1,014.59

Donations toward project cost

-$862.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$152.19

match offer

-$1,014.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$862.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$152.19

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