Matthew S. why eSports is becoming popular in the educational environment?
Matthew Govorushenko: To make the training as productive as possible, children need to be interested in the subject, to show that acquiring new knowledge can be fun and interactive. In this very helpful e-sports discipline.
Russia was the first to recognize eSports as an official sport in 2001. This was a landmark event for all fans: began the municipal and national tournaments with qualified judges.
Our Center is engaged in development of computer activities in Moscow schools from 2019. Together with its partner, school No. 868, we try to derive maximum benefit from the children’s interests help them to develop certain critical skills.
for Example?
Matthew Govorushenko: These types of activities, though still a controversial topic and causes many parents and teachers concerns, very effectively showing itself in the educational sphere. According to studies, to 8 years 9 out of 10 children have experience of using mobile or computer games. Their use in the lessons allows you to use this hobby efficiently. In addition, e-sports provides teachers with the opportunity to better understand their students, talking with them in the same language.
Interest in eSports disciplines is often the first step to learning programming, web-design or 3D modeling. This not only gives the children useful skills, without which it is difficult to become a qualified professional in the modern world, but also allows them in school to meet in-demand professions. Among 100 professions of the future, according to experts, includes: a developer of robotic prostheses and implants, engineer, 3D printing food, infrastructure designer “smart” house, a specialist in cybersecurity. These and many other areas require a confident proficiency in the latest developments, explore new options for technological development.
exactly How computer games help in learning the usual school subjects?
Matthew Govorushenko: School No. 868, for example, introducing in the educational process of computer games and cutting-edge technology.
Discipline with a Patriotic bent – World of Tanks and “Caliber” – a good complement to the lessons of history. They recreated the historically accurate elements of armament and clothing that allows children to visually explore the events of the past of our country.
physical education Classes become more interesting with the use of a dance simulation Just Dance, and theoretical studies can be carried out using FIFA 20, by studying the actions of players and tactical schemes.
the program of the lessons of linguistics, Russian and foreign IZykov can include parsing the speech of the characters, especially their inflections and accents. Many games are published in the original language of the developers and of the child require at least a basic understanding of grammar, syntax and, of course, a large vocabulary.
What other skills gives eSports?
Matthew Govorushenko: do Not forget about the competition element. Like any other sport, it develops important qualities – motivation, will to win, attention and perseverance.
it is Also important to be able to work in a team and to take responsibility. Before you can participate in tournaments, the guys need to work out a cohesive game, learn to help and to listen to each other. Properly structured communication and a competent training process often determine the winners.
ESports develops communication skills and conflict resolution.
Are there for pupils eSports tournaments?
Matthew Govorushenko: of Course. During the academic year our centre organized four large-scale tournament computer sports, which in total have taken part almost 10 thousand school students of Moscow. The competitions were held in remote mode.
Now, during the summer holidays, for students and teachers, we conduct a “Tournament Victory”, dedicated to 75-th anniversary of Victory in the great Patriotic war. Competition among teachers of Moscow schools is our first. It is important that the children could spend their free time together with their mentors, had common Hobbies. Students will compete in four advanced e-sports disciplines: Dota 2, FIFA 20, World of Tanks, and Caliber. Teachers will play in CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) in 5×5 format.
Why tournaments are so popular with children?
Matthew Govorushenko: today’s kids love computer games, and it is quite natural. The popularity of eSports is growing around the world held hundreds of tournaments, for which the students observe closely. To participate in such contests myself – it’s an opportunity to test their strength, to try new strategies and receive a lot of positive emotions.
Our competition is broadcast on social networks, and the matches light the Pro commentators. Students are looking for your friends, classmates, and that makes them sports gambling, there is a desire to get better and win.
in addition, computer games is the ability to communicate remotely. The guys that are in isolation, are exposed in the Network and participate in tournaments.
