Arts, Entertainment, & Design

The History of Gaming and Esports

Grades 6–10

This course covers the technologies and design principles behind video game development over the last 50 years and examines the cultural and economic impact of video games. Explore the current gaming and esports landscape while discussing the risks of gaming and identifying career opportunities.

Price: $129no card fees
Grades: 6–10recommended
Modules: 10in the outline
Format: Self-pacedstart any day

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What students will do

Examine the impact of video games on culture and the economy
Discuss the risks and dangers of video games
Identify career paths and opportunities in gaming

How self-paced CTE works

Start any day. There is no cohort date — access begins as soon as enrollment is confirmed, and the student sets the pace from there.
The History of Gaming and Esports is delivered as 10 modules, listed in full below, so you can see exactly what is covered before you pay.
One payment of $129. No credit card processing fee, no subscription, and nothing charged later.

Course outline

10 modules, in order.

01Atari and the Introduction to Video Game History
02Nintendo and Game Boy
03Super Nintendo, Sega, and Computer Games
04PlayStation
05Xbox
06Wii, Kinect, and Active Gaming
07Mobile Games
08Augmented and Virtual Reality Gaming
09History and Current State of Esports
10Contemporary Issues in Esports

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Enroll in The History of Gaming and Esports

$129 total, with no credit card processing fee. You will receive an emailed confirmation with your reference number, the course, the details you submitted and the payment status — copied to our enrollment team.

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The History of Gaming and Esports — questions

What grade levels is The History of Gaming and Esports for?

The History of Gaming and Esports is written for grades 6–10. Students outside that band can still enroll — email admin@edquillacademy.com and we will tell you honestly whether it is a good fit.

How much does The History of Gaming and Esports cost?

$129. That is the full price: no credit card processing fee is added at checkout, there is no subscription, and nothing is charged later.

How long does The History of Gaming and Esports take?

The course runs 10 modules. It is self-paced with no deadline, so most students work through it over a semester at a few hours a week — faster or slower is fine.

When can my student start The History of Gaming and Esports?

Any day. There is no cohort start date — access begins as soon as enrollment is confirmed, and the confirmation email arrives immediately after payment.

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