Esports and District Level Policies

Recorded live at ISTE23, Jerri and Jamie sit down to discuss all things esports and the policies district leaders need to consider as more students engage in this popular trend. Tune in for insights into the challenges and opportunities of implementing esports in schools and to learn the importance of having clear policies in place to keep students safe while participating in this new sport. Plus, learn about the “Battle of the Boroughs” esports competition for students in NYC and the future of esports. --- ABOUT OUR GUESTS In March 2022, Dr. Avis Williams was selected to serve as superintendent of the Nola Public Schools. She is the first woman to be permanently appointed to this role. Her core values are Equity, Excellence and Joy and she is known for her ability to drive innovation while improving organizational culture and climate. Jose Perez began his teaching journey as a Special Education Teacher with expertise in instructional technology. After several years in the classroom, Jose has held positions as a school-based instructional technology coach, an instructional technology coordinator for NYCDOE’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program, Ed Tech Implementation Manager/Teacher Team Leadership Coach and now the Deputy Director of Instructional & Enterprise Technology for DIIT. Anthony Cassanovas is an experienced Education Technology Program Implementation Manager and Career Technical Education teacher in the NYC Department of Education, Division of Instructional & Information Technology. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Overcast | RadioPublic | Stitcher FOLLOW US: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at classlink.com.