eSports Q#1 by Lawrence https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v Thoughts, questions, concerns and/or recommendations about creating an eSport league in PDSB? en-us 2017-08-24 10:58:46 UTC 2026-02-26 19:06:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182589746 Does DPCDSB have a league?


]]> 2017-08-24 14:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182589746 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590072 What is the added benefit for this game and what is the impact the game would have on kids, relationships]]> 2017-08-24 14:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590072 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590178 Why would we limit this to one "esport"? Would we not need to create a policy for all esports?]]> 2017-08-24 15:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590178 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590191 What is the added benefit to bringing it into the school if it is already so popular after the school?]]> 2017-08-24 15:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590191 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590232 supervisor issues]]> 2017-08-24 15:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590232 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590298 Is this a data issue for the kids]]> 2017-08-24 15:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590298 Parent reaction? https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590352 2017-08-24 15:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590352 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590358 How many school boards across Canada have leagues?]]> 2017-08-24 15:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590358 Too much screen time? https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590425 2017-08-24 15:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590425 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590445 Why not? Could we use the opportunity to frame what they're seeing? The reality is they're playing these games. If there's a way we can tie this to digital citizenship and responsibility. Use it as a tool for engagement ]]> 2017-08-24 15:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590445 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590526 How would a story of our participation play out on the front page of The Star?]]> 2017-08-24 15:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590526 For the equity and inclusion argument - I would suggest that we could also engage students by allowing mixed martial arts (MMA) which involves fighting and blood - but that does not mean we SHOULDa https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590534 2017-08-24 15:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590534 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590539 Is there a concern about an addictive level to this and can there be an impact on their studies]]> 2017-08-24 15:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590539 c https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590568 Why can't  kids play this at home?

]]> 2017-08-24 15:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590568 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590643 Are we opening up pandoras box?

]]> 2017-08-24 15:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590643 The health professionals consider sitting to be the new smoking - where is the activity https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590662 2017-08-24 15:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590662 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590735 This sounds like the future for sports in general but what are the challenges around "optics"?  

]]> 2017-08-24 15:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590735 We cannot justify the introduction of this eSport by saying it mirrors other "combat" sports such as football - those are existing sports with coaching and supervision and rules and guidelines (OPHEA) - so should the argument be that we allow esports because of football or we move to eliminate combat sports? https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590805 2017-08-24 15:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590805 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590891 This activity opens up an opportunity for students who may not be involved in athletics]]> 2017-08-24 15:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590891 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590937 Would this open up opportunities to  develop literacy, numeracy and collaboration skills?

]]> 2017-08-24 15:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182590937 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591011 How do we put boundaries during the school day? We already have evidence of students going onto game sites during the school day]]> 2017-08-24 15:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591011 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591104 Kids will spend hours in front of a screen?  IImpact on vision, however, football, hockey, soccer can cause injury

]]> 2017-08-24 15:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591104 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591330 Opportunity to reinforce healthy habits in their online use.]]> 2017-08-24 15:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591330 There is some suggestion that increased screen time is negative for health - and the connection to violence and its relationship to real-life actions. https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591376 2017-08-24 15:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591376 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591385 Perhaps we need to do more research on gaming]]> 2017-08-24 15:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591385 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591591 Over-riding issue - what is the added benefit for providing a venue for gaming in our schools.]]> 2017-08-24 15:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591591 Sports such as football and rugby are REGULATED - but esports are not. https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591626 2017-08-24 15:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591626 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591695 Violence in society pre-exists video games.  Video games will not cause an increase in violence

]]> 2017-08-24 15:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182591695 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182592119 Is this really necessary to engage these students, but could we use coding/tech as opportunities to engage them in jobs that will impact their careers.]]> 2017-08-24 15:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182592119 ROPSAA is an organizing body - who is going to organize all of these sports? https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182592226 2017-08-24 15:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182592226 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182592308 Video games are just another form of competiton. We are evolving in what forms competition will ta]]> 2017-08-24 15:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182592308 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182592461 How do we control this? Should we?

]]> 2017-08-24 15:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182592461 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182592643 Like social media, are these opportunities to help them develop sound digital citizenship skills.

]]> 2017-08-24 15:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182592643 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182592774 Not comfortable with the sexualization of women.]]> 2017-08-24 15:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182592774 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182593337 Reduces bussing costs!!!!!

]]> 2017-08-24 15:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182593337 https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182593401 Does this align with our board values of equity and inclusion?]]> 2017-08-24 15:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182593401 What would our faith communities say? Do we have control over the images? How are females portrayed? https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182593782 2017-08-24 15:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182593782 Is there any issues with the Patriot Act and transmission of data across the border? https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182594249 2017-08-24 15:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lawrence_demaey/hxg3ptciba7v/wish/182594249