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Steve Richmond

Should Esports Become Part Of School Curriculums?

Recent research among 700 UK-based children, aged 11 to 17, found 41 percent have gained new interests from esports, such as content creation, coding and podcasting. PHOTO BY TIMA MIROSHNICHENKO/PEXELS

Esports should become part of the school curriculum as they teach vital digital skills, according to an expert.

Dr. Eliza Filby says gaming promotes communication and technical skills which will be increasingly valuable in the digital jobs market.

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