Webinar: Esports Books, TV Shows, and Movie Reviews by CDW Education

Esports Books, TV Shows, and Movie Reviews

About

Esports has gone beyond the gaming world and entered the mainstream media, with books, tv shows, and movies featuring esports as a theme, a plot, or a setting. Join us for a virtual webinar titled “Esports Books, TV Shows, and Movie Reviews” where we will bring on panelists who are avid fans and critics of esports media. You will learn how esports has been portrayed and perceived in different types of media over the years, from documentaries to dramas, from fiction to non-fiction. You will also discover some of the best esports media examples that you can watch, read, or recommend to others, such as Gran Turismo, Falling Into Your Smile, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, and more. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and tips from experts and peers on how to enjoy and appreciate esports media. Register now and get ready to explore the diverse and exciting world of esports media!

Presenters

Jacquie Lamm

Manager of Education Community Partnerships | Skillquest

Jacquie currently serves as the Manager of Education Community Partnerships at Skillquest, where she is dedicated to providing free coding courses to high school students nationwide. She earned her Educational Leadership degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2020 and has been actively engaged in the esports field since 2017. Jacquie previously established and managed the varsity esports program at Minnesota State University and transitioned to a focus on scholastic esports in 2023, where she has played a key role in developing the esports program for Minneapolis Public Schools. Additionally, she is a co-founder of Esports & Coffee and has received several accolades, including the Best DEI Initiative award from thegameHers and the Good in Gaming recognition from Esports Awards.

Dr. Ray Pastore

Professor and Program Lead for the Esports Certificates and Online Teaching and Learning Minor at UNCW in Wilmington, NC

Dr. Ray Pastore is a Professor and Program Lead for the Esports Certificates and Online Teaching and Learning Minor at UNCW in Wilmington, NC. He’s also an author (check out his new book which might be a great addition to our books to cover in the webinar next week) and a YouTuber that does reviews of new technology.

Josh Whetherholt

Esports Solution Specialist | CDW Education

Josh Whetherholt is an Esports in Education Advisor for CDW•G. A lifelong gamer and avid learner, Josh uses his nerd knowledge for good to advise schools on how to start and expand successful esports programs focused on competition and game-based professional development. Josh is a former Account Manager for CDW•G’s Higher Education segment, and supported all of EDU as part of the Business Development team focusing on ecommerce. Josh was collegiate athlete in track and cross country, and coached K-8 track and field in Arizona. Josh’s background in education, gaming, and competitive sports enable him to understand the complexity and nuance of competitive esports at the K-12 and collegiate levels.