James O'Hagan is a leader in connecting and promoting esports in education. He has had a role in starting and growing esports teams in two large urban school districts, and is now the Vice President of Education Innovation at LeagueSpot. He actively promotes esports as being a medium to something more for students beyond the games. His podcast, The Academy of Esports delves into topics surrounding esports and education and connecting into powerful ideas to increase student agency, motivation, and college and career pathways. James is a doctoral candidate at Northern Illinois University in the field of instructional technology and a mostly retired rugby player.
Available For: Advising, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Racine, WI
Speaking Topics: Esports, Virtual Learning, Gamification
| James O'Hagan | Points |
|---|---|
| Academic | 0 |
| Author | 3 |
| Influencer | 26 |
| Speaker | 0 |
| Entrepreneur | 0 |
| Total | 29 |
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Tags: Digital Disruption, EdTech, SportsTech
