#MinecraftEDU Archive

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Good Evening, Miners, Crafters, & Creepers to #MinecraftEDU Chat. Tonight we discuss Getting Started w/ Little Learners & @saramichel

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Q0 - Intro - Please introduce yourself: Name, Role, Location. Planning to play Minecraft this summer? #minecraftedu https://t.co/bs5nq5fnOV

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Q0: Sara Richards, Instructional Tech Specialist in Austin TX. Definitely playing Minecraft this summer with my kids! #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Q0: Intro - Please Introduce Yourself: Name, Role, Location. Summer Minecraft Plans. #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/n54Oi8QPDf

MrRussoRH Jul 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Todd and Connor from NY. I'm an assistant principal in a high school and Connor is going into 5th grade. Good evening! #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#minecraftedu Welcome to the party place where we learn together every Tues 8PM EST. Tonight's host @saramichel https://t.co/PkGd2LXtgY

ghoward414 Jul 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

A0: Heyo everyone! Gabe from PA, 9th grader going into 10th grade, and I'm playing Minecraft everyday and loving every second! #MinecraftEdu

AnIowaTeacher Jul 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Darin, 8th grade reading language arts teacher, lurking from Iowa and the pool tonight! :) And yes, I'm planning on playing! #minecraftEdu

johnmillerEDU Jul 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A0 John Miller, 7th grade teacher, California. Yes, downloaded this yesterday :-) https://t.co/T1OUhAt1KL #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH Welcome Todd and Connor, love the Educator/ #StuVoice Combo #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@ghoward414 Glad to have you buddy! Thanks for Joining #MinecraftEDU tonight!

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hello #minecraftedu friends, Spiri from PA, G&T, sadly haven't played yet this summer, but did explore Canada 😊🇨🇦

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@AnIowaTeacher Nothing like a little PocketEdition by the pool side! Nice! #MinecraftEDU

quilterliz Jul 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Liz from Indiana, bio and health , HS #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@johnmillerEDU Welcome John, Thanks for the Craft Your Future Resource. Will check it out more after the #MinecraftEDU Chat.

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Welcome Spiri! Back from the Great North! Thanks for joining us tonight on #MinecraftEDU

lesliefarooq Jul 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Spiri! How are you doing? Do you have MineCraft already? I just asked @edtechfarooq about the edu version today. #minecraftedu

tisinaction Jul 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Gonna have to sit this one out... can't figure out what's wrong w/ my JS for a programming class project #minecraftedu :/

MarkC_Author Jul 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hello #Minecraftedu, putting down quill and parchment to learn with you this evening

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@lesliefarooq @itsmeSpiri @edtechfarooq You should def check out the Education Edition of #MinecraftEDU, Its pretty cool and free for Ts

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@tisinaction Best of luck with the coding. If you need a break, offer an insight here! Cheers. #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author Welcome Mark! #MinecraftEDU

lmlougheed Jul 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A0: Lisa from GA, hoping to bring Minecraft to 1st-5th Ss this year. I'm a learning #MIEExpert #minecraftedu

lesliefarooq Jul 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@MGrundel @itsmeSpiri @edtechfarooq It's as simple as clicking, "Yes, I'm a T, bring it on?" Thanks! #minecraftedu

AnIowaTeacher Jul 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@MGrundel @lesliefarooq @itsmeSpiri @edtechfarooq Do they have a cost per student yet? #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@lesliefarooq @itsmeSpiri @edtechfarooq Well, you need to provide your teacher email, but yeah #MinecraftEDU

Tagge5th Jul 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A0 Kim from Austin,TX 5th grade teacher. Navigating the transition to the new #MinecraftEDU

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1: What strategies are effective for getting the littlest learners started with Minecraft? #minecraftedu https://t.co/26TLyCwN6n

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Love Hot Sauce! What do you think of Fireball and Crem de’ Menth? I think I will call it a “Creeper” #MinecraftEDU

lesliefarooq Jul 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@MGrundel @itsmeSpiri @edtechfarooq Okay, luckily I have one of those! :D #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@AnIowaTeacher @lesliefarooq @itsmeSpiri @edtechfarooq Yes $1-5 per student license. Depending on # purchased. #MinecraftEDU

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q1: Littles have less experience, so it takes time & patience. We talk about growth mindset to lessen frustration. #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q1: What strategies are effective for getting the littlest learners started w/ Minecraft #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/4sU5LYn7bk

MarkC_Author Jul 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@MGrundel @AnIowaTeacher @lesliefarooq @itsmeSpiri @edtechfarooq #Minecraftedu but don’t you need Windows10 as well?

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q1: When I work with my youngest learners, ages 6-7, I find patience and time to play the game are very effective. #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A0 Garrett Zimmer #minecraftedu - Minecraft Master only helping to facilitate tonight's chat while I catch up on backloggged work.

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Q1: Sometimes we have older helpers come work with the kids to answer questions & offer advice. This works great! #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author @AnIowaTeacher @lesliefarooq @itsmeSpiri @edtechfarooq Yes Windows 10, or a Mac w/ iOS X #MinecraftEDU

MrRussoRH Jul 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1:letting them experiment and play, especially with an older sibling!Watching/asking questions with them about the game too! #MinecraftEDU

AnIowaTeacher Jul 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1) Time and patience are a must! Beyond that, let them play and start figuring things out! :) #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT

I found a great article about Redstone = Electicity + the littlest learners, I shared it in my drive: https://t.co/ZmXLwbOkJc #MinecraftEDU

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1) Young Ls are exposed to adv. tech, they embrace tech whether in curric or not, model, interact, it's about connecting w/Ss #minecraftedu

Tagge5th Jul 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@saramichel my Ss have become the tech leaders for younger grades. #minecraftedu will be the next step if we can conquer the $$

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH Interaction, connecting w/ others so helpful #MinecraftEDU

AnIowaTeacher Jul 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Boom! It is about the connections made! #minecraftedu https://t.co/iSFkzAWKHj

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1) Young Ls are exposed to adv. tech, they embrace tech whether in curric or not, model, interact, it's about connecting w/Ss #minecraftedu

MarkC_Author Jul 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri #Minecraftedu Its like foreign languages with young Ss, they absorb new rule sets faster at primary ages, right?

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@AnIowaTeacher Boom 😂😂 Love it! #minecraftedu https://t.co/V8pSz1mMQ5

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Here is a great, short article that supports this, its about #Teamwork & #Collaboration in #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/jyvN6rQLnL

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q2: How do you set/maintain in-game behavior expectations? What works for keeping them on task? #minecraftedu https://t.co/w33pJqLJjr

ghoward414 Jul 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A1: Connecting/Interacting to the Ss about what they want to do in the game before even playing is a good strategy. #MinecraftEdu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Yes Sir! #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/RK5pRxfNoi

MarkC_Author Jul 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri #Minecraftedu Its like foreign languages with young Ss, they absorb new rule sets faster at primary ages, right?

AnIowaTeacher Jul 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Drat, foiled by a dead phone! Enjoy the rest of the chat!! :) #minecraftedu

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Q2: We write in-game rules together and revisit them every time we use Minecraft to see if they need to be revised. #minecraftedu

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author Yessss!!! They are like a sponge...ready to absorb #minecraftEDU https://t.co/7igC7IURav

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Yes! Any good teacher knows to start w/ the Ss & their interests! No matter the subject/content/age #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/ykrHHNsSZX

ghoward414 Jul 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A1: Connecting/Interacting to the Ss about what they want to do in the game before even playing is a good strategy. #MinecraftEdu

EduRidden Jul 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Learning from @townesy77 how to use #minecraftedu. Can’t wait to see how it can be mapped to curriculum. #edutech https://t.co/oPMme6EpkE

lmlougheed Jul 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A1) Work alongside them and they will be surprised to find out that you've snuck in content. #minecraftedu

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@MGrundel Thank you friend 😊#MinecraftEDU

MarkC_Author Jul 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@saramichel #Minecraftedu Do you post the rules in the MC world? use signs? or maybe letter on banners?

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q2: How do you set & maintain in-game behavior expectations w/ K-2 Ss? What keeps them on task? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/8FULj5mitc

AnneHolzapfel Jul 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#MinecraftEDU hello Anne from Florida. Sorry I'm late, family wanted me

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q2: I walk around constantly at first helping kids stay on-task, then move in-game and help students who need it. #minecraftedu

MrRussoRH Jul 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2: ask Ss to say back the rules and expectations of the game before they play. Reminders as needed if/when an issue arises. #MinecraftEDU

johnmillerEDU Jul 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2 Yes, my Ss join to create the task list for the build day. With little guys, make list a BIG fun poster. #minecraftedu

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2) Allowing Ss to explore encourages independence, creative & criti. thinking, enhances mastery complex & abstract concepts #minecraftedu

AnneHolzapfel Jul 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#minecraftedu -- Is there anything unplugged that I can incorporate in my classroom when I start using Minecraft?

ghoward414 Jul 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: Allowing the Ss to explore before officially setting the rules is a good start... Give them freedom, not sense of trap. #MinecraftEdu

ghoward414 Jul 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A2 (cont.): Allow Ss to make rules... Build the rules along with them as you go. #MinecraftEdu

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3: How do you handle parent concerns about Minecraft (& game-based learning) being used in school? #minecraftedu https://t.co/me18NzmypN

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH I'm a ruler breaker, so asking wrong person 😂😂😂 #MinecraftEDU #rulesschmules https://t.co/LlbytkQwBI

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Q3: I have parents come visit to see how interactive, effective, and fun the lessons are! #minecraftedu

MarkC_Author Jul 5 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri @MrRussoRH #Minecraftedu is there any data on teaching with MC, longer retention, better understanding of complex ideas?

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Host a parent information night. Let parents play along students w/ a task, goal, or objective in mind. #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Q3: How do you handle parent concerns about Minecraft (& #GBL) being used in school? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/GCuqhuUseM

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Listen to this guy! He was a little learner more recently than most of us! This is what kids need! #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/KzalQZCgoH

ghoward414 Jul 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: Allowing the Ss to explore before officially setting the rules is a good start... Give them freedom, not sense of trap. #MinecraftEdu

MrRussoRH Jul 5 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: watching and playing with them helped me with questions I had about the game.They were so into thinking that I was hooked! #MinecraftEDU

AnneHolzapfel Jul 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#Minecraftedu when is the best time to introduce Minecraft? Is there something that should be taught first? I have never played it,

johnmillerEDU Jul 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3 They need to see it - share Ss work and your lesson design as often as possible. T reflection so important. #minecraftedu

AnneHolzapfel Jul 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#Minecraftedu @MGrundel I like that--get parents to buy into the program.

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3) Communicate, discuss differ. bet. Edu games & vid games, encourage Ps to join in, interactivity not achieved by a textbook #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@AnneHolzapfel Great unplugged activity I saw was to draw a map then import as top layer of a world. #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/OD4ePz2AbP

ghoward414 Jul 5 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#minecraftedu @MGrundel Thanks man! You're the best! https://t.co/YiejEptL69

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@saramichel Ps hear "game" and think "not challenging/no learning", so not the case #MinecraftEDU

GeekMomAndSon Jul 5 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q1 - '#Minecraft-Themed Day' weekly; MineTreats, MinePuppetShows, MineCrafts then ipad PE game play #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/lWHCuKrvNZ

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author @itsmeSpiri @MrRussoRH Yes, here is a scholarly article w/ data #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/sBixgtpYYQ

MarkC_Author Jul 5 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri #minecraftedu https://t.co/sBZMhMsIpH

AnneHolzapfel Jul 5 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#Minecraftedu @saramichel can I do this with limited devices?

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4: What works for teaching collaboration & digital citizenship with students in this age group? #minecraftedu https://t.co/nuAxYJhA8W

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Many fail to recognize that Minecraft is more than just a game. It's versatile unlike anything else. #minecraftedu https://t.co/pSJnhLKQ0Z

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@saramichel Ps hear "game" and think "not challenging/no learning", so not the case #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author @itsmeSpiri @MrRussoRH Here is the pdf link to the article in my drive #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/M6A276qbWu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q4: What works for teaching collaboration & digital citizenship skills w/ Ss in this age group? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/I6KJW6t4pu

MichaelHaEDU Jul 5 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I won I won! #MIEExpert #msauedu #minecraftedu https://t.co/cqO2Qqxw7X

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: I Love the Pilot/Navigator Model, especially w/ limited devices. One S plays other gives commands/directions, then switch #MinecraftEDU

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH How am I not in this together? This T doesn't sweat the rules so much, that is all #MinecraftEDU

johnmillerEDU Jul 5 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Yes, plot the journey in pairs! #minecraftedu https://t.co/BhPHAGyf04

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: I Love the Pilot/Navigator Model, especially w/ limited devices. One S plays other gives commands/directions, then switch #MinecraftEDU

MrRussoRH Jul 5 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: cooperative decision- how to talk about a problem ways to solve it. Talk gives Ss chance to practice + feedback. #MinecraftEDU

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A4) Ss need experience sharing, connecting online in variety of environ, must teach digi skills guide students thru situations #MinecraftEDU

MarkC_Author Jul 5 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@johnmillerEDU @MGrundel #Minecraftedu that might be cool for literacy, 1 Ss plays MC while other Ss writes/documents, then switch

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A4:I remind kids that we treat each other in-game the same way we do in class. Be nice, helpful, and work together on problems #minecraftedu

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q5: Successful/favorite lessons when integrating MC into primary curriculum standards? #minecraftedu https://t.co/8BtYKecwTa

ghoward414 Jul 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT

BOOM! That's my Mom! #MinecraftEdu #ThatsMyMom https://t.co/WIopWASuUC

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A4) Ss need experience sharing, connecting online in variety of environ, must teach digi skills guide students thru situations #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A4: Yeah Amy Jo Kim, “Innovate w/ Game Thinking” #Collaboration in #minecraftedu https://t.co/7gpxtZDFcr

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A4: Yeah Amy Jo Kim, “Innovate w/ Game Thinking” #Collaboration in #minecraftedu https://t.co/dsFXdiW2TL

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Boom Boom! #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/1fXC8affQh

ghoward414 Jul 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT
BOOM! That's my Mom! #MinecraftEdu #ThatsMyMom https://t.co/WIopWASuUC
- itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT
  
  A4) Ss need experience sharing, connecting online in variety of environ, must teach digi skills guide students thru situations #MinecraftEDU

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Q5: I love doing Minecraft projects about community helpers & city planning with 1st graders! #minecraftedu

AnneHolzapfel Jul 5 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#minecraftedu @sarahmichel I think that is a very important key https://t.co/MftZwWD1bW

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A4:I remind kids that we treat each other in-game the same way we do in class. Be nice, helpful, and work together on problems #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q5: What lessons have been most successful when integrating #MinecraftEDU into primary curriculum standards? https://t.co/PTzecoQPw0

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: @saramichel Do you have any pics or examples of these lessons? #MinecraftEDU

saramichel Jul 5 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: Habitats and animal needs is a great project for littles as well. Combine research, writing, science, & Minecraft! #minecraftedu

GeekMomAndSon Jul 5 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q5-LOVE @minechest #Minecraft subscription box! Order for classroom~watch tracking, open & reward all! #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/Yda29tDgDB

ghoward414 Jul 5 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: Lessons that could be featured is learning your environment... Learning where the Monsters are and landmarks is good. #minecraftedu

techiedeb Jul 5 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5 How a 1st grade team works together to solve a challenge #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Whether we're Ts or Ss, we should work & Collab together, #MinecraftEDU is just a tool/vehicle to help with this https://t.co/UzGXGZ1WoM

itsmeSpiri Jul 5 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5) Creating communities, needs vs wants, environment/habitats #minecraftedu

GeekMomAndSon Jul 5 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q5 - LOVE @minechest subscription box! Order for classroom; watch tracking/open/reward all! #MinecraftEDU #Minecraft https://t.co/FH1QCMuzyG

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:59 PM EDT

We are just about out of time, but please join us in a few minutes for our #MinecraftEDU Afterchat https://t.co/UK86aPQjRz

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 5 @ 8:59 PM EDT

We are just about out of time, but please join us in a few minutes for our #MinecraftEDU Afterchat https://t.co/744BXVaiVl