Articles By Joe McAllister

About the Author:

Joe McAllister is a learning environment advisor at CDW•G.

Boy playing esports at home

Digital Workspace

How to Create a Winning Esports Program During a Pandemic

Focusing on these tactics will help your competitive gaming platform thrive in the remote landscape.

esports leagues in schools

Classroom

State-Sanctioned Esports Events Are on the Rise. Here’s Why It Matters

K–12 students play video games

Classroom

How K–12 Schools Can Start an Esports Program

Schools and districts starting their own esports teams can ensure their technology investments cover dual-purpose equipment that all students can benefit from using.

Hardware

Technology Makes or Breaks Esports Programs

Gamification art

Management

How to Gamify Professional Development

Gamification in classrooms

Classroom

Game On: Teachers Should Continue to Gamify Classrooms

Kids learning social emotional learning

Classroom

K–12 Schools Should Teach Soft Skills to Prepare Students for the Future Workforce

Kid competes in esports constest

Classroom

Video Games Score Points with Teachers on Academic Benefits

Kids and teacher using internet

Classroom

Successful 1:1 Device Programs Help Students Get Online at Home

Microsoft cloud

Cloud

Cloud Tech Optimizes Workflow for K–12 Schools

Management

Classroom Device Management Empowers Teachers to Integrate Tech

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