DNA and Riot Games have co-designed a programme using League of Legends which introduces teachers and students to esports and the concept of high performance mindsets.
What's it all about?
DNA and Riot Games have co-designed a programme using League of Legends which introduces teachers and students to esports and the concept of high performance mindsets which helps young people understand the impact of positive behaviour on overall well-being. This interactive workshop will deliver key messages on mental health, respectful relationships, sportsmanship and resilience via a series of innovative workshops.
Who is this workshop for?
- Intermediate, High School Classes (students aged over 13)
- Teachers, Teacher Aids, educators who want a hands on workshop on how to actively engage with students and prepare them to use a high performance mindset and guide them on successful online behaviour.
Teacher/Student workshop
- School teachers will be present in each session, acting as the team’s coach. Support staff from Riot Games and Nativez eSports will be on hand to train teachers in facilitating high performance training - not just for the duration of the workshop, but hopefully for future activities back at school.
Objectives
- School teachers will be present in each session, acting as the team’s coach. Support staff from Riot Games and Nativez Esports will be on hand to train teachers in facilitating high performance training – not just for the duration of the workshop, but hopefully for future activities back at school.
Outcomes
- School teams will leave with better recognition of the value of sportsmanship and an understanding of how mentality affects behaviour and performance.
- Students will gain a clearer understanding of the pathways that exist within the digital tech industries and will know what key steps are needed to achieve these goals.
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You can drop into this event at any time.
Monday 20 May
10:30am - 12:00pm
Tuesday 21 May
10:30am - 12:00pm
This event uses an external ticketing provider. You will be redirected to their ticketing system once you click to book.
Email OrganiserSpeakers
Ivan will be flying in from Sydney to share his insights as a former teacher and lead on the new Learn with League initiative, which has been designed to help young people, parents, and teachers explore how League of Legends can provide a structure to collaboratively learn and prepare for life.
Andy is a professional esports player and coach and has played at the highest levels in the Oceania region. Andy also trained to be a professional tennis player in the US on a Tennis scholarship. He came back to NZ to play esports professionally and now coaches one of the top teams in Australia.
