Newby believes the implementation of esports into the academic curriculum is important for the College as a leading research university, and he currently is w.orking to help facilitate career connections with alumni and industry leaders and create a space for independent research opportunities in esports and gaming for interested students.
Read MoreIn most schools the sound of games stretch from the ubiquitous music of Kahoot to the triumphant call of 'BINGO!' from the Biology lab when someone finally gets all the keywords. Games only have entertainment value and no long-term use in education. Games have been shown to improve Higher Order Thinking Skills, such as the analysis and evaluation in games like Risk or Diplomacy or creativity in Dixit and Azul.
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