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Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 6 hours
  • Course by University of Michigan
  • Offered by

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Explore the growing competitive gaming phenomenon that has changed the lives of millions of gamers and non-gamers alike while challenging the concept of a sport. In this Teach-Out. you'll join a conversation about the history of esports as well as gain an understanding of who participates in esports, how esports teams are formed, and how competitive gameplay works. Hearing directly from competitive players, leaders of collegiate esports programs, and industry insiders, you'll explore the societal impact of esports and look ahead to the future of the industry. You'll explore these topics in this Teach-Out: History of competitive gaming and esports players. How to watch, play, and compete in esports. Emerging career pathways within the esports landscape. Societal impacts of the esports industry, including diversity, equity, inclusion challenges in gaming culture. The future of the esports industry.

Modules

Welcome!

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce yourself

1 Videos

  • What is a Teach-Out?

4 Readings

  • Welcome to the Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out
  • What is a Teach-Out?
  • Groundrules for engagement
  • Meet the contributors

What are Esports?

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Defining sports

1 Videos

  • Esports as a sport - Cybbi Barton

3 Readings

  • What are esports?
  • Where did esports begin?
  • The evolution of the modern esport

Genres and Gameplay

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Overview of genres
  • Gameplay

How Do You Engage with Esports?

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • It's your turn: tournament time

3 Readings

  • The many roles within professional gaming
  • Watching an esports competition
  • Playing esports

Collegiate Esports

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Creation of the U-M esports rec team - Cybbi Barton
  • Explaining collegiate esports - Cybbi Barton

2 Readings

  • Organizing at the collegiate level
  • Competitive and collegiate development - Kelsey Moser

Professional Esports Athletes & Organizations

    • 3 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Careers

3 Videos

  • Creating a new esports org/team/clan - Mitch Allan
  • Creating content and competing in the esports space - Mitch Allan
  • Academic journalism of esports research - Aaron Koshy

6 Readings

  • The path from player to amateur to pro
  • Esports organizations and content creation
  • Coaching and the skills needed to excel - Kelsey Moser
  • Shoutcasting
  • Journalism in esports
  • Esports journalism - Ty Galiz-Rowe

Gaming Culture

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Video game culture - Rae Moors
  • The community's influence on esports - Rae Moors

1 Readings

  • The culture of gaming

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Esports

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Engaging all gamers

1 Videos

  • Inclusivity in esports - Sylvia Gathoni

4 Readings

  • Creating an inclusive community
  • Diversity challenges - Ty Galiz-Rowe
  • Culture program & diversity, equity, and inclusion at Evil Geniuses - Sabrina Wong
  • Accessibility in professional esports

Growth of the Industry

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Legal perspectives and regulation of esports - Sylvia Gathoni

3 Readings

  • Esports regulation
  • Esports in the Olympics
  • Esports in the classroom

Your Future with Esports

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • How will you level up?

1 Readings

  • Leveling up on esports

Thank You

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Readings

  • Thank you for joining

Auto Summary

"Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out" dives into the rapidly expanding world of competitive gaming, examining its history, key players, and societal impact. Led by industry experts and competitive players, this foundational course on Coursera offers insights into team formation, professional gameplay preparation, and future trends in technology and audience engagement. Ideal for those interested in personal development, the course spans 360 minutes and is available through Starter and Professional subscriptions. Perfect for gamers, enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the esports phenomenon.

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