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The actual practice of a fully funded esports program will include a curriculum for different classes, not just CTE courses. This episode will cover getting started for those with many limitations. Funding will be an essential aspect as your esports program grows. This is how we started the program in a limited environment. First, without administrative support, there is no esports program district-wide. However, any program that benefits students will ultimately benefit the school district. Thanks to one school principal who submitted a proposal for an esports budget, we have accomplished one year of competitions. District funding will be necessary for the following. Teachers are already passionate about gaming; there has to be a stipend for them. Currently, we have a yearly stipend of $1,000 at our district for Esports Coaches who do not get paid through other after-school programs. Next is the staff that will manage the program. In our case, I am the district's Esports Coordinator. We are lucky enough to receive a stipend for a Shoutcaster or commentator for live streaming. Security will be necessary, as well as custodial staff. This is very important. Although this is a low-impact program, consider a nurse. Finally, equipment that will be used is needed for the tournaments to be successful. At the school level, consider having fundraising available for the esports club. They will need to eat at the tournaments, after all. More than that, they need equipment, club shirts, etc. In the U.S., two websites to promote at your school districts are mrg.fyi/PledgeCents and mrg.fyi/DonorsChoose. This will help individual teachers or esports coaches to have more funding sources. Next is the hardware and software. The school district should purchase enough equipment to hold a tournament in the school district. To support diversity and inclusion, a great starting game that will support elementary to high school is the main Esports game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Therefore, the hardware proposed in this case will be the Nintendo Switch. Approximately 5 Nintendos with five games and ten pro controllers should allow for a good tournament. Game setup and rules need to be considered and set up. In many cases, network security prevents video game access for online play. This setup allows for in-person matches, which do not require online gaming. Another is the bracket management system. There are many, but the two I will recommend because they are free are Start.GG and Challonge. Challonge is spelled like challenge, but with an o instead of the first e. Finally, purchasing access to streaming services on twitch and youtube will not be necessary, but a service like streamyard can help. One final thought. Most tests are computer-based. Typing skills are necessary. The game I will recommend for Esports Tournaments is NitroType. It is a racing game that requires typing. It is web-based, but most school district networks allow this online gaming. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“What does it mean if you never see yourself in a story?” – Jennifer Buehler “To Kill a Mockingbird” is a beautiful story, and it is one of the most commonly taught books in the secondary curriculum. But educator, Jennifer Buehler, can’t help but wonder how many students relate to the characters. “At the end of the day, that book represents white America’s vision of racial progress and injustice,” says Buehler. “It’s a really different thing to get a story that asks questions about racial justice that’s not coming from the white perspective.” Buehler, a former high school teacher and current associate professor of English education at Saint Louis University raises a question that all educators should consider. What does it mean if you never see yourself in a story? She says it’s a common problem in schools nationwide because it’s a hard shift for teachers to make. “Our curriculum remains pretty traditional nationwide. It requires teachers to be reading out of their comfort zones and exploring new authors and new texts. And it involves a parent and administrative support.” says Buehler. Money is a factor as well. “To bring different books into the classroom you have to be able to pay for those books,” Buehler says. Is it hard to find diverse books? According to the School Library Journal’s 2018 Diverse Collections Survey of 22,000 school and public librarians, 15 percent said they find it “very difficult” or “difficult” to find appropriate titles to round out a diverse library collection. The librarians surveyed cited finding portrayals of “characters with disabilities, Native or Indigenous peoples, and English language learners” as the most difficult. What can teachers do? Buehler knows teachers have a desire to make a change. She also knows that a lot of the “classics” already in the classroom are not bad books. “They [the books] just can’t meet all the readers’ needs, they can’t do all the work that literature should do,” says Buehler. Buehler suggests that teachers need first to make sure administrators are aware of the challenge. She advises teachers need to do their homework and know the books that they want to champion. “You have to have your own argument, that’s appropriate to your own educational context, for what change is needed and why,” says Buehler. Another major challenge is money for new books. Buehler suggests organizing small fundraisers. Teachers may also want to consider using PledgeCents or DonorsChoose. She also cites a foundation named “The Book Love Foundation,” which dedicates their time to putting books in the hands of teenagers. To hear more from our conversation with Buehler listen to Episode 161 of  Class Dismissed. You can find Class Dismissed in your favorite podcast app or on iTunes. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2020

Esports Ed is all about starting and maintaining your esports team. In this episode, we'll discuss esports in middle school, game design and development, and Minefaire - an event Steve Isaacs produced to bring Minecraft to kids and super fans across the nation. Steve has been a part of technology, game design, game development, and esports spheres for over 25 years. Class is in session, so grab your notebook and learn how to design games like a professional.This episode of Esports Ed is sponsored by RESPAWN PRODUCTS. RESPAWN has the power to keep you comfortable as you get through the gaming grind to get the win.Have a question or comment for Esports Ed? Email us at podcasts@bytespeed.comFollow us on social! @esports_ed on Twitter and InstagramShow Notes:Twitch: twitch.tv Discord: discordapp.com/invite/sJ6GDR9Game Star Mechanic: gamestarmechanic.com Scratch: scratch.mit.edu Minecraft EDU Edition: education.minecraft.netTwine: twinery.orgFortnite Creative Mode: epicgames.com/fortnite/creative Xennial Digital: xennialdigital.com DonorsChoose: donorschoose.org PledgeCents: pledgecents.com NASEF: esportsfed.org Brickfest Live: brickfestlive.com Young Innovators: younginnovatorsfair.comMinefaire: minefaire.com Games for Change: gamesforchange.org This podcast is created by ByteSpeed LLC. ByteSpeed has been a leading IT solutions resource since 1999. We provide customized computer hardware, enterprise networking solutions, and professional IT services nationwide. Gravity Gaming, created by ByteSpeed, offers high-end, custom built esports gaming PCs.

"What does it mean if you never see yourself in a story?" - Jennifer Buehler "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a beautiful story, and it is one of the most commonly taught books in the secondary curriculum. But educator, Jennifer Buehler, can't help but wonder how many students relate to the characters. "At the end of the day, that book represents white America's vision of racial progress and injustice," says Buehler. "It's a really different thing to get a story that asks questions about racial justice that's not coming from the white perspective." Buehler, a former high school teacher and current associate professor of English education at Saint Louis University raises a question that all educators should consider. What does it mean if you never see yourself in a story? She says it's a common problem in schools nationwide because it's a hard shift for teachers to make. "Our curriculum remains pretty traditional nationwide. It requires teachers to be reading out of their comfort zones and exploring new authors and new texts. And it involves parent and administrative support." says Buehler. Money is a factor as well. "To bring different books into the classroom you have to be able to pay for those books," Buehler says. Is it hard to find diverse books? According to School Library Journal’s 2018 Diverse Collections Survey of 22,000 school and public librarians, 15 percent said they find it “very difficult” or “difficult” to find appropriate titles to round out a diverse library collection. The librarians surveyed cited finding portrayals of “characters with disabilities, Native or Indigenous peoples, and English language learners” as the most difficult. What can teachers do? Buehler knows teachers have a desire to make a change. She also knows that a lot of the "classics" already in the classroom are not bad books. "They [the books] just can't meet all the readers' needs, they can't do all the work that literature should do," says Buehler. Buehler suggests that teachers need first to make sure administrators are aware of the challenge. She advises teachers need to do their homework and know the books that they want to champion. "You have to have your own argument, that's appropriate to your own educational context, for what change is needed and why," says Buehler. Another major challenge is money for new books. Buehler suggests organizing small fundraisers. Teachers may also want to consider using PledgeCents or DonorsChoose. She also cites a foundation named "The Book Love Foundation," which dedicates their time to putting books in the hands of teenagers. To hear more from our conversation with Buehler listen to Episode 84 of  Class Dismissed. You can find Class Dismissed in your favorite podcast app or on iTunes. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017 – 2019

The season of giving is right around the corner, why not start now and adopt an arts teachers! Arts teachers are underfunded and need the support of the community. We discuss unique ways to help support and fund teachers year round. Donors Choose: https://www.donorschoose.org/ PledgeCents: https://www.pledgecents.com/ Resource Depot: https://www.resourcedepot.net/ Make sure to rate, review and download the podcast. Follow us on social media: @jessiearthive @angelaarthive @arthivemagazine

PledgeCents: Where Every Cent Counts For decades, teachers have reached into their own pockets to purchase new technology and supplies for their classrooms. However, over the past few years, fundraising tools online like DonorsChoose and GoFundme have helped ease the burden for educators by connecting donors to teachers. PledgeCents has emerged as a fast-growing alternative DonorsChoose, that educators should consider before selecting a crowdfunding platform. The Texas-based company has already helped fund over $2 million in projects for educators, churches, youth sports a, d non-profits. AndyShea Saberioon is the CEO and Co-Founder of PledgeCents and he says what separates them from other crowdfunding platforms is that they don't charge a platform fee. Saberioon says PledgeCents also doesn't refund the money if the project goal is not met. "Other sites, if you have a goal of $1000 and you raise $999 they'll refund the $999 to everyone who donated. As with us, you still keep that money," says Saberioon. Saberioon says it allows the teachers to have more flexibility and not be afraid to set a higher goal. To hear more about PledgeCents, and to get a preview of Saberioon's new Teachers Are Professionals Project, listen to Episode 62 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or iTunes. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2018

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Andyshea Saberioon – PledgeCents “Stay Ferocious” After listening to teachers worry about school budget and out-of-pocket classroom expenses, Andyshea Saberioon, and his business partner Ricky Johnson decided to make a difference in the world. Listen in as Andyshea imparts his wisdom on the process of creating, and marketing a popular crowdfunding website that benefits educators and their surrounding communities. Check out PledgeCents at PledgeCents.com and don’t be afraid to contribute! Whether you’re a product manager in an established company or an aspiring business owner with an idea for a new product business, Making It Real will provide you with real tools and advice on how to be a successful product entrepreneur! Hosted by Bob Caporale and Tate Tegtmeier Original Music by Bob Caporale Note: No endorsement of any product or service featured on Making It Real is either expressed or implied by its hosts or producers.

Andyshea Saberioon – PledgeCents “Stay Ferocious” After listening to teachers worry about school budget and out-of-pocket classroom expenses, Andyshea Saberioon, and his business partner Ricky Johnson decided to make a difference in the world. Listen in as Andyshea imparts his wisdom on the process of creating, and marketing a popular crowdfunding website that benefits educators and their surrounding communities. Check out PledgeCents at PledgeCents.com and don’t be afraid to contribute! Whether you’re a product manager in an established company or an aspiring business owner with an idea for a new product business, Making It Real will provide you with real tools and advice on how to be a successful product entrepreneur! Hosted by Bob Caporale and Tate Tegtmeier Original Music by Bob Caporale Note: No endorsement of any product or service featured on Making It Real is either expressed or implied by its hosts or producers.

On The Post, Andy as the opportunity to ask Brett a few questions. Andy Saberioon, Co-Founder of PledgeCents joins Design Movement to discuss the unique (crowd)fundraising design model developed to support educators throughout the US. Design Movement is a podcast of the Mount Vernon Institute for Innovation. Connect with Brett on Twitter - @jbrettjacobsen www.mvifi.org  www.mountvernonschool.org

Andy Saberioon, Co-Founder of PledgeCents joins Design Movement to discuss the unique (crowd)fundraising design model developed to support educators throughout the US. Design Movement is a podcast of the Mount Vernon Institute for Innovation. Connect with Brett on Twitter - @jbrettjacobsen www.mvifi.org  www.mountvernonschool.org