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Joe McAllister


Joe McAllister is a learning environment adviser with CDW.

Learning Environment Adviser


How to Manage an Esports Team Remotely

Once you’re set up with a few strategies and tools, it’s game on no matter where you are.

By Joe McAllister
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May 15, 2020
Services, Software

[sayit]With schools closed due to the ongoing health crisis, teachers everywhere have been inundated with instructions and suggestions on how to adapt to the world of remote learning. But volunteer facilitators, coaches and managers in charge of leading student extracurricular activities have been largely, if not entirely, left out the discussion. Learn how CDW can…

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How K–12 Schools Can Develop Their Own Esports Leagues

Challenges abound, but the opportunity to do it your way is worth pursuing.

By Joe McAllister
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March 31, 2020
Digital Workspace

My jaw dropped recently when I read that global annual esports revenue is set to jump to $1.8 billion by 2022, more than tripling the $500 million in esports revenue of only a few years ago in 2016. Esports continues to grow at an astounding pace. And I continue to see more districts reach out…

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Building an Esports Program? Match Your Gear and Setup to Your Goals

K–12 schools and higher education institutions can choose from several effective approaches to establish new esports teams.

By Joe McAllister
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January 31, 2020
Digital Workspace, Networking

[sayit] Only a few years ago, it seemed most educators still needed convincing that video games had any role to play at academic institutions. By now, many K–12 educators have come to understand the benefits of esports. Studies show esports athletes exhibit improved spatial attention, enhanced problem-solving abilities and even an increase in participation in…

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High School Esports Gains Steam as Educators’ Perceptions Change

Thanks to growing interest and expertise among K–12 educators, esports took center stage at the nation’s largest conference on educational technology.

By Joe McAllister
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August 7, 2019
Other

Walking through the halls or peeking into sessions at the International Society for Technology in Education’s 2019 ISTE Conference & Expo in Philadelphia this summer, attendees couldn’t help but hear about the impact video games are having on K–12 education. Even though I was presenting a session on esports, I was just as surprised as…

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