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GSE + Gameplan: Putting the Scholastic in Scholastic Esports

Committed to fostering student learning and development through gaming, GSE has partnered with Gameplan to offer a comprehensive esports elective curriculum. This partnership brings together innovative educational resources and a dedicated platform for GSE content, ensuring students not only participate in esports but also gain valuable skills, knowledge, and opportunities that prepare them for future success in the rapidly growing esports industry.

 

Why Gameplan?

 

Gameplan offers a customizable platform that integrates with school systems, allowing educators to create a tailored learning environment. Key features include interactive activities, self-graded assessments, project-based learning, discussion boards, and multimedia content, providing students with an engaging, hands-on educational experience. The platform also supports uploading custom content, enabling a highly personalized learning journey.

Electives and Support

 

GSE Custom Curriculum

The partnership brings our Career Oriented Disciplines in Esports Curriculum (CODEC) and Esports Personal and Performance Improvement Curriculum (EPPIC), which focus on practical experiences and social-emotional learning for our club members for free. These programs help students understand the roles within an esports team and develop critical skills, aligning with NJ CTE standards.

 

Esports Introduction Course

 

This paid course is an entry point into the gaming industry, offering a deep dive into its history, culture, technology, and professional opportunities. The course is divided into 13 units:

 

  1. History of Gaming
  2. Gaming Culture
  3. Gaming & Technology 
  4. Esports and Competitions 
  5. Creating an Esports Team
  6. Team Building
  7. Gaming Ethics
  8. Careers in Gaming
  9. Content Creation
  10. Streaming & Influencing 
  11. Gamer Health & Wellbeing

 

As well as courses around production and broadcasting, interactive media, video game design, and cybersecurity.