Episode 13: “Let Us Play!” Esports + Education ft. James O'Hagan

I Have Questions Podcast

Esports and education is the name of this game. In this episode, Dr. Tunisha Singleton opens with a life check-in and talks about being featured in the September 2021 issue of Vanity Fair magazine. This leads into the featured conversation and upbeat chat had with James O’Hagan, Founder of The Academy of Esports, on the importance of sport - in all its forms - in the positive development of young people. Through personal stories and reflection, topics of permission and privilege in extracurricular activities and access to technology for youth in communities of color are also addressed, emphasizing the importance for school systems to drop the faulty, outdated schtick and begin building a more efficient learning experience by integrating digital communities, inclusive activity, and support of play.
Guest Links:
James O’Hagan Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimohagan
Why Esports and Education resource: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jm7rAyBeFc3XThej3fOQaiwhwRPMSmzj/view?ltclid=e4d97083-673b-4387-b51e-4fdb843edd85
TAoEsports Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/taoesports/videos/all
TAoEsports episode ft. Dr. Tunisha Singleton: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1120336407
The Academy of Esports: https://www.taoesports.com/?ltclid=a5e0471f-1f0c-48c8-9343-01cf475fb19d
Vanity Fair Sept. 2021 Article ft. Dr. Tunisha Singleton: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/08/when-fandoms-stop-playing-nice