The work of Stephen Reid is a major influence on The Academy of Esports Podcast.
Stephen is a passionate advocate of both play as a powerful learning mechanism, and technology as a tool for learning. Spanning an education career of 20 years, he has used over 140 off-the-shelf games to teach in over 70 countries worldwide.
Minecraft sits at the heart of his teaching toolkit for curriculum, and social and emotional learning, as well as unique learning projects such as the creation of an entire school with Minecraft and a single 3D Printer, summer camps on farms, in museums, and on archaeological digs, and a series of Teaching The Tough Stuff lessons that teach gender equality, the refugee crisis, civil rights, conservation, and more.
He fosters the strong belief that all learning should be relevant and meaningful to the individual, with intentional real-life connections wherever possible.
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Stephen Reid // LinkedIn // Twitter
Refugee Crisis Learning Resources
Purdue University Games Make a Difference Symposium
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play! James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast. The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter) You may email any questions or topic suggestions to contact@taoesports.com.
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