AI in Esports

Elevate your students' understanding of AI with a unique afterschool experience that combines the excitement of academic esports with hands-on learning. Dive into the history of AI, discover the powerful connection between gaming and AI, and explore what the future holds. Our curriculum features engaging video lectures and guided gameplay sessions designed to make learning interactive and impactful.

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Cross-Disciplinary Topics

  • Students explore the evolution of AI in gaming, from simple NPCs in early arcade games to today’s advanced, lifelike characters, highlighting how technology has shaped game design over time.
  • Students learn how AI is used to create dynamic gameplay and intelligent NPCs, focusing on techniques like pathfinding and procedural generation that make games more interactive and responsive.
  • Students examine how machine learning enhances game design and esports by creating smarter AI, improving gameplay analysis, and boosting training tools for competitive players.
  • Students discuss AI's ethical challenges in gaming, such as cheating, data privacy, and bias - and consider the responsibility of developers to create fair and transparent AI systems.
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Program Type

Gaming Camps and Clubs

Format

Grades 6-12

Prerequisites

Beginner-Intermediate

STEAM Connections

STEAM connections embedded in this program reinforce relevant science and math concepts to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

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Science

laptop

Technology

cog

Engineering

brush

Art

calculator

Math

SEL Competencies

Self-Awareness

Self-Management

Social Awareness

Responsible Decision Making

Relationship Skills

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Social Emotional Learning wheel: self-management, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision making

Technical Requirements

  • Laptop or Desktop running Windows or macOS
  • Keyboard and mouse
  • Access to a Game with AI (Fortnite, Rocket League, Chess, Etc)
  • Headphones (recommended)
Game controller with a lightbulb on top

Implementation

Both camps and clubs are facilitated by Mastery Coding certified instructors.

Clubs

  • Delivered across multiple weeks
  • Can be run after school, during breaks, or on holidays
  • Includes additional activities outside of live sessions

Camps

  • Delivered over the course of a week (3 days)
  • 3-hour sessions
  • No additional activities outside of live sessions

All camps & clubs are facilitated by Mastery Coding certified instructors (virtual).

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