A Conversation with Kalam Neale // Head of Education, British Esports Federation
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As Head of Education at British Esports, Kalam focusses on delivering growth and development of esports in education across the UK and beyond.
The recipient of the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Award for his outstanding commitment to digital innovation, Kalam, an experienced teacher, educator and educational leader previously served as Esports Programme Lead at Barnsley College, where he co-wrote the Esports BTEC (Business and Technical Education Council) in association with Pearson and British Esports. In this episode, we dive into the BTECs and their impact in on students in the UK.
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Kalam Neale // Twitter // LinkedIn
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Sponsor // LeagueSpot
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Music provided Royalty Free
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