Pottsboro, City of (Pottsboro Area Public Library)

The Pottsboro Area Public Library in Texas will develop library programming based on the popular gaming trend, eSports. The project will combine digital literacy and esports by looking at how games are programmed, the technology used to deliver the game experience, and the strategies involved in competition. The project will connect learning and play so that youth, educators and families experience the real-world value of education through interest-driven learning. The goal of the project is to help participants build digital literacy and critical thinking skills. These include online behavior management and online communication protocols and safety measures.