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How Esports and Emerging Tech Are Redefining Higher Education

From Innovative Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Chris Garcia

December 18, 2025·38:04

Episode summary

In this episode of Innovative Pedagogy Podcast: 🎮 In Part Two of our conversation with Pejman Salehi, Vice President Academic at Conestoga College, we explore how esports, gaming, and immersive technologies are reshaping higher education. We discuss how institutions can use esports, 🕶️ AR/VR, and emerging technologies to build digital skills, strengthen collaboration, and increase student engagement across generations. 🏫 This episode examines practical strategies for integrating esports into the curriculum, student…

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🎮 In Part Two of our conversation with Pejman Salehi, Vice President Academic at Conestoga College, we explore how esports, gaming, and immersive technologies are reshaping higher education. We discuss how institutions can use esports, 🕶️ AR/VR, and emerging technologies to build digital skills, strengthen collaboration, and increase student engagement across generations.🏫 This episode examines practical strategies for integrating esports into the curriculum, student experience, and workforce development, while keeping ⚖️ equity, access, and 🚀 future readiness at the center of institutional innovation.#HigherEducation #EsportsEdu #EdTech #FutureOfEducation #StudentEngagement #Esports