Unlocking Opportunity: Esports as a Key to Digital Inclusion
Seattle Convention Center - 620
This 50-minute presentation will explore how esports can be a powerful tool for fostering digital equity and inclusion in schools. Attendees will learn how esports programs can provide access to technology, promote diversity, and create opportunities for students from underserved communities. The session will cover strategies for integrating esports into educational settings, highlight success stories, and provide actionable steps for using esports as a vehicle for digital inclusion.
Session (50 Minute)
CTE, Engagement, Esports, STEM/STEAM, Equity and Inclusion, Gaming, Media/Information/Digital Literacy
High School Educators, School Administrators, District Administrators
Beginner, Intermediate
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Presented by
Director of Technology
Nooksack SD
Owen Craig is a technology leader is Nooksack, Washington, where he serves as the Director of Technology for the Nooksack Valley School District. In this role, Owen has significantly contributed to the integration of technology in education and spearheading initiatives that help prepare students for careers in tech. His personal favorite achievement is founding an Esports and Technology club at the High School that includes over 30 students, highlighting his ability to inspire and mobilize youth into technology-related endeavors.