Why should I support my kid’s interest in gaming?
Chris Baarstad
Valhallan Esports Training
- Part 1 Why should I support my kid’s interest in gaming?
- Part 2How can gaming be a positive in kids’ lives?
Show Notes
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00:30How does gaming benefit learning for kids?Discussion on the educational benefits of gaming for children.
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05:15Can gaming improve social skills?Exploration of how gaming can positively impact social interactions and skills.
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10:45Does gaming help with problem solving?Insight into how gaming can enhance problem-solving abilities in kids.
Quotes
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"2019 was the first year that an esports event had more viewership than a Super Bowl. So, we're talking about 400 million plus international viewership for the League of Legends finals that took place, I think, in Berlin." - Chris Baarstad
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"There's an entire scope of the esports industry that exists alongside what you would see in traditional sports from media journalism. So, we're talking tens of billions of dollars at this point." - Chris Baarstad
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"There's nil, exactly zero research that has any real substantial evidence behind it that could claim, or at least with a participation group large enough that could claim that there's a direct link between kids playing video games of any sort and then applying those things in their real life with guns, weapons, assault, things like that." - Chris Baarstad
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"If you come to kids' levels where they're at and activate the things that they care about and that they love, that you can get them to achieve." - Chris Baarstad
- Part 1 Why should I support my kid’s interest in gaming?
- Part 2How can gaming be a positive in kids’ lives?
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Part 1Why should I support my kid’s interest in gaming?
VP of Education at Valhallan Esports Training, Chris Baarstad, delves into the importance of supporting kids' interest in gaming. Exploring how esports can teach valuable life skills to youth, Chris sheds light on the positive impact of competitive gaming in education. Discover more about fostering children's passion for gaming and its educational benefits in this insightful discussion with Chris Baarstad.
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Part 2How can gaming be a positive in kids’ lives?
VP of Education at Valhallan Esports Training, Chris Baarstad, delves into the positive impact of gaming on children's lives. Exploring how esports can teach valuable life skills to kids through competitive gaming, Chris sheds light on the educational benefits of this rapidly-growing youth esports franchise.
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