HIGH SCHOOL Gaming Curriculum

Streaming takes the pain out of Public Speaking classes. Aligned to national speaking and listening standards, the course takes students out from behind the podium and makes them the creators of the action. Similar to a traditional Public Speaking course, Gaming Concepts: Streaming teaches students how to initiate and participate in collaborative discussions, respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, evaluate a speaker’s point of view, research and integrate multiple sources of information into a presentation, utilize digital media in presentations and much more.

Shoutcasting is aligned with national broadcasting standards and helps students who didn’t think they had an interest in journalism view this career field from a whole new perspective. Gaming Concepts: Shoutcasting teaches the fundamentals of broadcast journalism through the lens of a shoutcaster. Not only is shoutcasting a fast-growing career field, but the skills learned easily align with the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications cluster CTE alignment. Lessons focus on an overview of shoutcasting and how it aligns with broadcasting, careers in shoutcasting and how to attain them, story writing and interviewing, the technical and equipment aspect of the career, media’s influence on society, developing and producing a complete broadcast, and the economic factors that influence the business.

Computer Applications gives students the opportunity to explore the world of digital technology through real-world, project-based experiences found in the gaming industry. This innovative class combines practical computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software with the growing gaming industry, preparing students for a future where technology skills are in high demand. In this class, students will not only master essential computer applications, but also demonstrate mastery through engaging, project-based assignments. The course goes beyond basic computer applications and delves into the business and marketing aspects of industry using gaming as a catalyst to explore topics such as team management, event coordination, and marketing strategies, preparing them for careers both inside and outside the competitive gaming world.

Interactive Media is a project-based course that allows students to view and create digital media through an esports lens. Students will creatively express themselves through hands-on experiences with digital graphics, print media, computer animation, audio production, video production, web design and other newly-emerging forms of digital media. Using industry standard tools and techniques, students will create digital media projects while learning to facilitate meetings, serve as team leaders, manage project timelines, give and receive constructive criticism, and produce professional products. Reflective journaling, media literacy and ethics, as well as embedded social emotional learning also enhance the course and contribute to student mental health.