Gameplan and Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League Forge Partnership to Elevate Esports Education
Gameplan and Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League Forge Partnership to Elevate Esports Education
Nov 4, 2024
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Gameplan is proud to announce a partnership with the Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League (PSEL), aiming to enrich scholastic esports programs and educational opportunities for students and educators throughout Pennsylvania. This collaboration unites Gameplan's instructional esports platform with PSEL's commitment to fostering inclusive and competitive esports experiences.
“The Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League is excited to enter a partnership with Gameplan to increase the scholastic esports opportunities available to students and educators in the Commonwealth. Gameplan will allow our players to level up as competitive esports athletes and learn additional skills that will connect them to career pathways” said Kammas Kersch, the director of Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League.
By partnering with Gameplan, PSEL schools will gain access to a standards-aligned curriculum and interactive tools, designed to keep students engaged and motivated.
Rasmus Sandström, CEO of Gameplan, shared his excitement about the partnership: "We have great respect for the work PSEL has done in the realm of scholastic esports. Joining forces allows us to combine our expertise to create educational experiences with esports being the main method of instruction. Together, we're dedicated to equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed both in esports and their future careers. In the coming months, we will be able to announce something that has never been done before.”
This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone in the evolution of scholastic esports in Pennsylvania. By combining PSEL's dedication to accessible esports opportunities with Gameplan's educational technology and curriculum the partnership promises to deliver students engaging lessons that not only improve their esports abilities but also contribute to their overall academic and personal development.
About PSEL: The Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League (PSEL), led by the Chester County Intermediate Unit, is the statewide esports league supporting competition, community, and career readiness for students across the commonwealth.
About Gameplan: Gameplan offers standards-aligned curricula with resources for middle and high schools, designed to increase student engagement, reduce chronic absenteeism, and foster college and career readiness, using esports as the main method of instruction in pathways that lead to career opportunities and workforce credentials. Lessons are delivered through Gameplan’s online platform which integrates with other learning management systems, ensuring a smooth implementation for schools. Gameplan also offers professional development for administrators, educators, and coaches.
For more information, please visit Gameplan and PSEL’s website.
Gameplan is proud to announce a partnership with the Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League (PSEL), aiming to enrich scholastic esports programs and educational opportunities for students and educators throughout Pennsylvania. This collaboration unites Gameplan's instructional esports platform with PSEL's commitment to fostering inclusive and competitive esports experiences.
“The Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League is excited to enter a partnership with Gameplan to increase the scholastic esports opportunities available to students and educators in the Commonwealth. Gameplan will allow our players to level up as competitive esports athletes and learn additional skills that will connect them to career pathways” said Kammas Kersch, the director of Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League.
By partnering with Gameplan, PSEL schools will gain access to a standards-aligned curriculum and interactive tools, designed to keep students engaged and motivated.
Rasmus Sandström, CEO of Gameplan, shared his excitement about the partnership: "We have great respect for the work PSEL has done in the realm of scholastic esports. Joining forces allows us to combine our expertise to create educational experiences with esports being the main method of instruction. Together, we're dedicated to equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed both in esports and their future careers. In the coming months, we will be able to announce something that has never been done before.”
This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone in the evolution of scholastic esports in Pennsylvania. By combining PSEL's dedication to accessible esports opportunities with Gameplan's educational technology and curriculum the partnership promises to deliver students engaging lessons that not only improve their esports abilities but also contribute to their overall academic and personal development.
About PSEL: The Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League (PSEL), led by the Chester County Intermediate Unit, is the statewide esports league supporting competition, community, and career readiness for students across the commonwealth.
About Gameplan: Gameplan offers standards-aligned curricula with resources for middle and high schools, designed to increase student engagement, reduce chronic absenteeism, and foster college and career readiness, using esports as the main method of instruction in pathways that lead to career opportunities and workforce credentials. Lessons are delivered through Gameplan’s online platform which integrates with other learning management systems, ensuring a smooth implementation for schools. Gameplan also offers professional development for administrators, educators, and coaches.
For more information, please visit Gameplan and PSEL’s website.
Written by
Pınar (Pia) Arslan
Pınar (Pia) Arslan is the Digital Marketing Manager at Gameplan, where she applies her expertise in PR, SEO, blogging, and content creation to drive growth in the esports industry. She holds a Master of Arts in Sociology from Yeditepe University, where her research focused on gamer behavior and community dynamics through a dramaturgical and Goffmanian lens. A gamer for over 20 years, Pia blends her passion with professional expertise to enhance engagement within the gaming community. Previously an HR professional, she brings a unique perspective to her role and is a dedicated advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in esports.
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