Webinar: ESPORTS SERIES 2025 by CDW Education

Level Up Learning with the Esports in Education Series

Esports has the potential to drive student success by boosting engagement and fostering lifelong skills. As it continues to intersect education and grow in the space, many academic institutions want to develop their own programs and are looking for the expertise to get started. Join our team of education strategists (and esports enthusiasts) for the 2025 Esports in Education Series to gain valuable insights and obtain practical tips.

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Meet the Presenters

Danielle Rourke

Manager, Esports in Education | CDW Education

Danielle Rourke is the National Esports Manager for CDW and brings extensive leadership and technology skills, having worked in a variety of disciplines and industries. A technologist, analyst, & strategist at heart, one of Danielle's true passions is helping broker technological solutions to help students, staff, & faculty across the globe engage more fully in the power of education. She also holds a long-standing love of the way gaming can connect communities & generations. Danielle sees & lives the incredible value in connecting the gaming community with career & educational opportunities. Before CDW, Danielle was an Education Innovation Strategist at Dell Technologies and served as an Associate Director of Information Technology for the University of Colorado Boulder, where she championed new and innovative methods of utilizing technology to make education more accessible to under-served student populations.

Virtual sessions

Intro to Broadcasting / Shoutcasting

Dive into the world of esports broadcasting and shoutcasting with industry experts. Learn how to build the perfect broadcasting space... View more
Summer Programming for Esports

Explore successful summer programming strategies for esports. Hear from institutions that host camps and learn about their experienc... View more
IT Infrastructure in Esports

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 · 2:00 PM EDT

Understand the critical role of IT infrastructure in esports. This webinar will cover networking, IT administration, and best practic... View more
Options for Ready-Made Esports Curriculum

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 · 2:00 PM EDT

Discover various ready-made esports curriculum options available for educators. This session will highlight programs from leading org... View more
Scholarships, Recruiting, and Retention in Esports

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 · 2:00 PM EDT

Learn how to attract and retain esports talent without relying solely on scholarships. This webinar will explore innovative recruitin... View more
Advanced Esports Spaces

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 · 2:00 PM EST

Get inspired by advanced esports spaces that deliver the "WOW" factor. This session will feature examples from various institutions, ... View more

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ESPORTS SERIES 2025

Level Up Learning with the Esports in Education Series

Meet the Presenters

Discover the impact esports can have on teaching and learning