#MinecraftEDU Archive
This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday March 7, 2017
7:00 PM EST
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 7:04 PM EST
I don't often miss our
#MinecraftEdu
Chats but owing to very ill children here I may tonight. But
@Craftmasterandy
and Mark will rock it.
In reply to @craftmasterandy
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 7:05 PM EST
Excited to have
@craftmasterandy
joining us tonight on
#MinecraftEDU
Chat: Bridging the Real World & Virtual World w/ Minecraft. Join in 1hr
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 7:05 PM EST
Excited to have
@craftmasterandy
joining us tonight on
#MinecraftEDU
Chat: Bridging the Real World & Virtual World w/ Minecraft. Join in 1hr
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 7:07 PM EST
Excited to have
@craftmasterandy
joining us tonight on
#MinecraftEDU
Chat: Bridging the Real World & Virtual World w/ Minecraft. Join in 1hr
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 7:07 PM EST
I'm looking forward to it...can't wait to get started!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @craftmasterandy
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 7:07 PM EST
Excited to have
@craftmasterandy
joining us tonight on
#MinecraftEDU
Chat: Bridging the Real World & Virtual World w/ Minecraft. Join in 1hr
lynnetelfer
Mar 7 @ 7:43 PM EST
Will be teaching when
#minecraftedu
is on - A fantastic topic and I promise to catch up! Writing a fiction novel based on this! Have fun!
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 7:45 PM EST
Wow, that sounds interesting...can't wait to read your book!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer
BlackRocketLLC
Mar 7 @ 7:47 PM EST
Read This Great Study About the Benefits of Teaching w/
#MinecraftEDU
: Redstone is like Electricity.
https://t.co/rNDIdMBago
#stuvoice
#GBL
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 7:48 PM EST
I'll just be listening haha xD
#MinecraftEDU
CraftMasterSW
Mar 7 @ 7:50 PM EST
Feel free to jump in the conversation if you have something to share!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 7:52 PM EST
@CraftMasterSW
Okay =) Cannot wait!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @CraftMasterSW, @CraftMasterSW
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 7:56 PM EST
Hey Jennifer! Taking a break from the
@minefaire
Discord Channel to Join us?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT, @CraftMasterSW, @minefaire
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 7:57 PM EST
@MGrundel
I guess so? xD :D
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @CraftMasterSW, @minefaire, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 7:58 PM EST
Good Evening Miners, Crafters, & Creepers.
#MinecraftEDU
starts soon, get your book&quill ready for
@craftmasterandy
Bridging Real & Virtual
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:00 PM EST
Q0: Please introduce yourself, where you’re from, and what you'd like to learn about 3D technology today.
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:00 PM EST
Q0: Please introduce yourself, where you’re from, and what you like to learn about 3D technology today.
#MinecraftEDU
participatechat
Mar 7 @ 8:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#MinecraftEDU
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/M5w7eU1M9r
BBTNB
Mar 7 @ 8:00 PM EST
Submitted for review! "Minecraftia Masters 2020" Research, Design, Build & Play Ender Pearl Golf!
#MinecraftEDU
@NealManegold
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST
-doesn't know what to say- xD
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hey
@craftmasterandy
! Steve from NJ - I want to learn how to create schematics from 3d build sites & bring into
#minecraft
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @craftmasterandy
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST
@JenniferAveryYT
Hi Jennifer :) Just introduce yourself with your general location, role (i.e. student)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT, @JenniferAveryYT
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hi Steve - we can talk about that tonight!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
A0 Jordan from Princeton, NJ. Actually, I'm elbows deep in trying to teach myself how to use NPC's in a s-designed sim.
#minecraftedu
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hello i'm Jennifer from USA, possibly a new student or whichever :D
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Mark G, 5th grade T &
#edtech
Supr for
@BlackRocketLLC
Living in NJ. I want to learn how to
#3dprint
a house!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BlackRocketLLC
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Welcome Jennifer,
#stuvoice
is so powerful and we welcome yours. Thanks for joining
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
@MGrundel
Thank you! :D
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @MGrundel
bobADK42
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
Bob Stokes, SpEd T Weshtill HS Syracuse NY. I have never used 3D technology so everything
#MIEexpert
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
Have you used the NPC feature in
#MinecraftEDU
, great feature for narrative story telling
In reply to @Mr_Ullman
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hi I'm CraftMasterAndy - founder and business lead for CraftMaster Software. We help bridge Minecraft and 3D technology
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
@MGrundel
Yay
@JenniferAveryYT
:)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @JenniferAveryYT, @MGrundel, @JenniferAveryYT
BBTNB
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
A0 - Hi
@craftmasterandy
Ben from Canada. I'd like to know more about how I can build world's faster possibly outside of
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @craftmasterandy
thomarie
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
#MinecraftEDU
Dylan in way upstate NY. I teach HS library mefia and some gaming and coding.
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
I'm using the CustomNPCs mod. I'm running the old
#minecraftedu
1.7.10.
In reply to @MGrundel
irvspanish
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
Hola! Irv,
#Spanish
T and
#integrationist
in
#Wabasha
#MN
I want to listen and learn everything about 3D tech
#MinecraftEdu
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
Tons of cool stuff to learn - importing 3D models, 3D scanning, 3D printing, VR/AR...
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @bobADK42
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
Awesome! Using NPCS in Education Edition or legacy
#minecraftedu
?
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
A0 Jordan from Princeton, NJ. Actually, I'm elbows deep in trying to teach myself how to use NPC's in a s-designed sim.
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
Every journey begins with a single step. Every print begins with a molten hot extruder ...
#MinecraftEDU
,
In reply to @bobADK42
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
@craftmasterandy
I had a feeling you might :) and I think we are talking tomorrow as well :)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @craftmasterandy, @craftmasterandy
irvspanish
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
Yes highly recommend the
#NPC
mod for that version of
#MinecraftEdu
I use it all the time!!
In reply to @Mr_Ullman, @MGrundel
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
Legacy
#minecraftedu
. Basically teaching myself at night to turnkey to my Ss the next day!
In reply to @mr_isaacs
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
@BBTNB
I think you've come to the right place :)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB, @craftmasterandy, @BBTNB
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
Welcome aboard Dylan. Glad to have you. What sorts of games and coding programs do you use?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @thomarie
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
@thomarie
Hey Dylan! I think I owe you an email!! Let's chat - sorry for my delay.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @thomarie, @thomarie
bobADK42
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
molten hot extruder sound fun
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
@irvspanish
Hey buddy!!!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @irvspanish, @irvspanish
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
@thomarie
Yes we are...getting ready for
#Minefaire
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @thomarie
Mrs_Gozzard
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
I know nothing of NPCs & so want to learn
#MinecraftEdu
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
Hi Dylan - I live in CA but originally from upstate - nice to meet you!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @thomarie
Mrs_Gozzard
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
My crew are busy this week trying to finish their
#canada150
build
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
Hey Cynthia, are you using the old
#MinecraftEDU
or new Minecraft: Education Edition? New NPCs are super easy, we can help!
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
Do you have pics to share?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
bobADK42
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
AR looks awesome
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @craftmasterandy
BBTNB
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
NEW! Do you like Frisbee Golf? Students can design an Epic course & play Ender Pearl Golf in
#MinecraftEDU
! Engaging!
#EdTech
#MIEExpert
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
Buenas tardes!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @irvspanish
irvspanish
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
Not sure if you need this but I made a tutorial about Item quests and
#NPC
for 1.7.10 are amazing!
#MinecraftEdu
https://t.co/X3JJFgfEXb
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
I'm using the CustomNPCs mod. I'm running the old
#minecraftedu
1.7.10.
In reply to @MGrundel
thomarie
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
python, html, css, a little computercraft, and looking into Gamemaker Studio.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
AnIowaTeacher
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
You are from Wabasha?? I never knew this! My wife and I graduated from Winona State! :)
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @irvspanish
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
Let us know if we can help, I have done some work with GameMaker and
@mr_isaacs
is a
@YoYoGames
Expert!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @thomarie, @mr_isaacs, @YoYoGames
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
I have something i could share even though it's probably not related to 3d technology..unless maybe it is a little bit
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
@craftmasterandy
Awesome!!!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @craftmasterandy, @thomarie, @craftmasterandy
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
Q1: Why do you feel it’s important to bridge the real and virtual worlds when using virtual based tech?
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
Share it!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
Bookmarked it...probably clearer than some other tutorials I've had to wade through!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @irvspanish, @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
@Mrs_Gozzard
Will I get to see it at
#E2
perhaps?
#roadtoe2
#MIEExpert
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard, @Mrs_Gozzard
thomarie
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
will def be in touch once I get my act together!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @mr_isaacs, @YoYoGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
I have a 3DPrinter in back of my car. Having trouble calibrating it, cant seem to get the distance of extruder to plate right.
#MinecraftEDU
PatriciaRagan1
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
Evening🙋 My name is Patricia, Business teacher, my HS Ss are designing and executing
#Minecraft
training to MS Ss in April
#MinecraftEdu
bobADK42
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
so much to learn w/
#minecraftedu
hopefully I will have my computers up and running soon and ready to build
AnIowaTeacher
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
A0: Darin, 8th grade language arts teacher from NE Iowa! Ready to learn a little 3-D today! :)
#minecraftedu
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
@BBTNB
AWESOME!!!!! Need to check this out :)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB, @BBTNB
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
I was on the
#Minefaire
server and came up with this design using stars =)
#MinecraftEDU
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
@JenniferAveryYT
And...it's not showing a picture. Why.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
Q1: Why do you feel it’s important to bridge the real and virtual worlds when using virtual based tech?
#MinecraftEDU
irvspanish
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
I also provided this google doc
https://t.co/KHUHOth7Gi
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Mr_Ullman, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
Welcome Patricia, I frequently leverage my Ss expertise by having them present to other Ss and Ts at PD.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PatriciaRagan1
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
I imagine someday being able to see an AR image of a cool building I created in Minecraft on the coffee table...
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @bobADK42
thomarie
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
I moved in from UK a bunch of years ago! Nice to meet you.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @craftmasterandy
bobADK42
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1 Virtual lets you go and access places that we cant in reality
#minecraftedu
Mrs_Gozzard
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
I don't have any pics yet but Ss had amazing ideas! Moose, CN tower, mine with CDN minerals, igloo & awesome flag
In reply to @MGrundel
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
Likewise!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @thomarie
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
Nice! Welcome Darin! We are all learning together and
@CraftMasterSW
and
@craftmasterandy
are going to teach us
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @AnIowaTeacher, @CraftMasterSW, @craftmasterandy
Mrs_Gozzard
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
Mrs_Gozzard
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
New Minecraft Education Edition all the way! Windows 10 across all of our devices we are very lucky
@GEDSB21C
In reply to @MGrundel, @GEDSB21C
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
Let me retry sending the picture. xD
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
@thomarie
Here's the link to the 'first game' tutorial I created for
#GameMaker
Studio
https://t.co/TJyLY8ktIZ
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @thomarie, @MGrundel, @thomarie
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
#MinecraftEDU
bobADK42
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
That'd be awesome, pretty cool stuff, hopefully it can fit into school budgets
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @craftmasterandy
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
Get a chance to play around with CraftMaster over the weekend?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @irvspanish
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
Are you attaching it,?can't copy/paste
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
Thanks so much! This will help a lot, actually!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @irvspanish, @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
@thomarie
Other great tutorials on
https://t.co/hX8AAE1RKJ
@yoyogames
#gamemakerstudio
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @thomarie, @MGrundel, @thomarie, @YoYoGames
PatriciaRagan1
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1: because in business we use both real and virtual, Ex. meetings via
@Skype
, mixed w/ live guest speakers=enriched learning
#minecraftedu
In reply to @Skype
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
ok why you do this. I did attach it. Hmm ok plan B
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
@JenniferAveryYT
share away - you have great insight to share with this group regarding
#minecraft
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT, @JenniferAveryYT
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
What about Niagra Falls? And have a Chef going over in a barrell ;-p
@PBJellyGames
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard, @PBJellyGames
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
You should checkout a co called Occipital - they're building an AR peripheral that hooks onto iPad-very affordable.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @bobADK42
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1: Sometimes it is just nice to have something tangible to hold and touch, something not connected to a device.
#MinecraftEDU
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
Did this on the
#Minefaire
server using stairs =)
#MinecraftEDU
PatriciaRagan1
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
That's awesome...its a great confidence builder and more relatable for the Ss learning new technology from other Ss
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
there did it. xD
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1: Bridging the Virtual & Real world helps students to make real connections. Example
@littlebits
as real world
#redstone
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @littleBits
thomarie
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
Yes just going through the Asteroids one. Love it. Likely to start with this.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MGrundel, @YoYoGames
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: What about bringing buildings from the real world into your Minecraft Worlds?
#MinecraftEdu
AnIowaTeacher
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: See it real life, build it in virtual life. Or vice versa!
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
Let me know how it goes. I have a youtube vid of my Ss presenting to schools staff.
https://t.co/9GfJypu1JE
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PatriciaRagan1
irvspanish
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1: The bridge between real world and virtual is key to my
#Spanish
classes. We play in
#MinecraftEdu
but we speak to each other real life
BBTNB
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
Please tell me it is as easy as importing a .FBX file or similar :) Please!
@craftmasterandy
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @craftmasterandy
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: What about bringing buildings from the real world into your Minecraft Worlds?
#MinecraftEdu
bobADK42
Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST
only $499, surprising
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @craftmasterandy
tammymurphy000
Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST
What an AWESOME day at a training on
#MinecraftEDU
!!!
@powerupEDU
-CANNOT wait for kids to learn with Minecraft at school!
@atechcoachlife
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:19 PM EST
https://t.co/UprD19EKZt
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @bobADK42
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:19 PM EST
Whoop whoop =)
#MinecraftEDU
Mrs_Gozzard
Mar 7 @ 8:19 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
Ha that sounds fantastic but a bit difficult given we used a super flat world to build landmarks
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:19 PM EST
@tammymurphy000
Awesome! Is this at
#SXSWEdu
?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @tammymurphy000, @powerupedu, @atechcoachlife, @tammymurphy000
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
Q2: How do you and your students incorporate objects from the real world into Minecraft? What is your process for this?
#MinecraftEDU
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
Pretend i'm a student or background person xD
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
Q2: How do you and your students incorporate objects from the real world into Minecraft? What is your process for this?
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: We had a demo by
@craftmasterandy
on
@craftmasterSW
so hoping students really start to incorporate it!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @craftmasterandy, @CraftMasterSW
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: When using real world objects, we start outside of
#MinecraftEDU
w/ research, then plan, then go into MC. Same when building from text.
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2 Haven't tried it yet, but curious about bitcraft mod for
#minecraftedu
and
@littleBits
In reply to @littleBits
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: I have used
@littlebits
with
#minecraft
using the
#bitcraft
mod
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @littleBits
irvspanish
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: We honestly have started with graph paper ...also
#YouTube
or
#PlanteMinecraft
for inspiration my fav is
@WorldofKeralis
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @WorldofKeralis
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: Made this model of Azteca Stadium for
@irvspanish
in 10 minutes using CraftMaster.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @irvspanish
Mrs_Gozzard
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: Posing real world problems to connect virtual worlds to RL
#MinecraftEdu
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: students have been using
#3dsunshine
by
@schkolne
to build
#minecraft
stuff in
#VR
with
@htcvive
- pretty awesome!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @schkolne, @htcvive
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
I'm hoping to try some things like this out at
#Minefaire
=)
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
@craftmasterandy
so cool!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @craftmasterandy, @irvspanish, @craftmasterandy
pfm2001_
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
A1: It might help by becoming a bridge for newcomers to virtual worlds.
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
@JenniferAveryYT
awesome!
@craftmasterandy
and
@craftmastersw
will be at
@minefaire
:)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT, @JenniferAveryYT, @craftmasterandy, @CraftMasterSW, @minefaire
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
Was at
@MicrosoftStore
w/
@nwoods
for
#NYCDOE
#STEM
training. Had
@littleBits
arduino kit, looked awesome, I want!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @Mr_Ullman, @MicrosoftStore, @nwoods, @littleBits
pfm2001_
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2: currency and other builds are fun
#MinecraftEDU
thomarie
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
That is awesome!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @craftmasterandy, @irvspanish
bobADK42
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2 we built our school and the Statue of Liberty (whole island), the school we just estimated, but for SoL we did it to scale
#minecraftedu
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
@MGrundel
They have a new coding / game design kit coming out!!!
@littlebits
@lizastark
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @Mr_Ullman, @MicrosoftStore, @nwoods, @littleBits, @MGrundel, @littleBits, @LizaStark
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Can't wait!! :D
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @craftmasterandy, @CraftMasterSW, @minefaire, @mr_isaacs
johnmillerEDU
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2 This year I Ss make hand sewn leather journals to record observations in Minecraft. Compared them to Minecraft books.
#MinecraftEdu
PatriciaRagan1
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: We built our dream school in Career & Financial Management-planning to design dream business w/ dream jobs next
#MIEExpert
#minecraftedu
irvspanish
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
LOVE THIS!!!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @johnmillerEDU
mspaperless
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
A1: It’s important to bridge the real and virtual worlds to create surreal sensations and to ground the user in the experience
#MinecraftEDU
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
Q3: What are the challenges you and your students face when bridging real and physical world? What tech’ can help you most?
#MinecraftEDU
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
A2: Speaking of bridges, the Sydney Harbor bridge (along with the Sydney Opera House), in a Minecraft world using CraftMaster.
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
A2: For start of year, Ss made paper skins of themselves for All ABout Me and wrote descriptions.
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
Andy, I am totally hooked and immersed. This is amazing stuff. I love the idea and ease of use!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @craftmasterandy
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
A2: You can also scan objects from the real world - here's a scan of my son Erik in Minecraft.
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
Q3: What are the challenges you and your students face when bridging real and physical world? What tech’ can help you most?
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
I agree. So important to give children that sensation of a tangible experience. Amplifies ownership.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mspaperless
mspaperless
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
A2: Process students undergo for incorporating objects from the real world into Minecraft involves breaking task down to parts
#MinecraftEDU
irvspanish
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: Biggest challenge is time...we just don't have the time to create these structures.
#MCEdit
and
@CraftMasterSW
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @CraftMasterSW
pfm2001_
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: Wallpapers and sheer scale. Maybe mods?
#MinecraftEDU
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
I've actually used minecraft for a school project once =)
#MinecraftEDU
PatriciaRagan1
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
I have to sign off early...have a great night! Enjoyed the chat- goodnight!
#minecraftedu
pfm2001_
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
@PatriciaRagan1
good night
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PatriciaRagan1, @PatriciaRagan1
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
Agreed, time is a crit factor when incorporating into lessons I have Ss do bulk of building at home
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @irvspanish, @CraftMasterSW
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3: it's easier to just stay in the virtual world - bridging requires tinkering w/ outside tools - great for problem solving
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
Thanks for joining particia!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PatriciaRagan1
pfm2001_
Mar 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
@MGrundel
why not a server to join any time?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @irvspanish, @CraftMasterSW, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
Welcoe Paola! Love when you can join and add your voice to the conversation!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
So, that's the beauty of CraftMaster - you can build amazing structures in minutes, super easy.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @irvspanish, @CraftMasterSW
pfm2001_
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
@craftmasterandy
is that like MCEdit?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @craftmasterandy, @irvspanish, @CraftMasterSW, @craftmasterandy
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
Wish I had access to that. I run a hodgepodge of
#BYOD
#MinecraftEDU
some PE, some Vanilla,
In reply to @pfm2001_, @irvspanish, @CraftMasterSW
EduGladiators
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
💡This week,
#EduGladiators
series "4Cs of Success" continues with CRITICAL THINKING!
#EdTEchTherapy
#MinecraftEDU
#espechat
#sdedchat
Mrs_Gozzard
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
I totally agree with this one! The real world is a complex thing and breaking down into small parts is important
In reply to @mspaperless
mr_avery
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
Know you're mid-chat but anyone have resources on using type script with Minecraft? Want to work with creating custom commands
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
If anyone in the chat would like to join us in the
#minefaire
server let me know. Building a great community in game!
#minecraftedu
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
You can also add 2D images to your Minecraft worlds...
#MinecraftEDU
mr_avery
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
Figured I'd throw it out there for somebody to possibly answer after.
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: When bridging virt & physical we run risk of, well tech. It doesn't always work the way we want it too. Cost is another
#MinecraftEDU
pfm2001_
Mar 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
@craftmasterandy
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @craftmasterandy, @craftmasterandy
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
Nice to have some commercial quality software to bridge the virtual and physical
@CraftMasterSW
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @CraftMasterSW
mspaperless
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
A3: Challenge faced when bridging the real & physical world is combining the power of the digital to solve real world problems
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
Possibly, I have the old, seldom used machine, its my connection is terrible, Thanks IT Dept.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_, @irvspanish
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
Q4: How do you share/export the work your Students do in Minecraft with people in the real world?
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
I will try it though. We use the comps to LAN.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_, @irvspanish
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
A4: Simply showing them the game or if you do a video, show them that =D
#MinecraftEDU
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
Yay i answered a question xD
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
yeah, finicky tech. But of course the thrill of victory when it works!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
Q4: How do you share/export the work your Students do in Minecraft with people in the real world?
#MinecraftEDU
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4: Is it important to share what the Ss do in Minecraft with their parents, outside of Minecraft?
#MinecraftEdu
irvspanish
Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4: I share my worlds with anyone who is interested in using them for
#ed
That includes the
#lesson
plans
#MinecraftEdu
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
Q4: How do you share/export the work your Students do in Minecraft with people in the real world?
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
Notice the lovely Alex and Steve skins, problems with authentication due to poor connection.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_, @irvspanish
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4: I showcase student work via
@Pinterest
https://t.co/nPwJHCB7is
#minecraftedu
In reply to @Pinterest
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
And the humiliation of defeat when it doesn't.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
A4: it's great that we can share minecraft education edition worlds via
https://t.co/ywq8OdUu2R
and
https://t.co/RcarG4pPUa
#minecraftedu
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
Would it be useful to share the stuff the Ss build on Facebook and Twitter?
#MinecraftEdu
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
yeah, you youtubers can definitely share the great stuff!!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:44 PM EST
Videos/screencasts are a great way of bridging technologies, they almost seem physical.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:44 PM EST
absolutely. Great when parents see what they did. Kids don't often show them on their own.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @craftmasterandy
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:44 PM EST
Check this out...
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Sketchfab, @CraftMasterSW
pfm2001_
Mar 7 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4: Videos /screenshots or world downloads are good ideas
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4: I use YouTube and bring my students to conferences, PD, and conventions like
@minefaire
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @minefaire
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
#failforward
:)
#minecraftedu
#easiersaidthandone
In reply to @MGrundel
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
It's amazing what you can do with pixel arts. =) Spent so many hours on these. More like days xD
#MinecraftEDU
LindseyMora1
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
#K12
teachers continue to shape
#minecraftedu
through new updates.
https://t.co/KGPZDjYjIU
via
@EdTech_K12
In reply to @EdTech_K12
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
Yayyyy xD
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
Wow, did you use any build tools or scan them in? Or go block by block? Either way, amazing!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
so glad you brought your students! Mark your calendar for oct 14 - 15 :)
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @minefaire
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
@MGrundel
Built block by block. I used a software though for the picture :D
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Is the one guy
@thecommonpeople
? Adam Clark, sort of looks like him.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT, @thecommonpeople
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
You need to showcase these at
@minefaire
! Want to do a presentation???
#minecraftedu
In reply to @minefaire
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
It's amazing what you can do with pixel arts. =) Spent so many hours on these. More like days xD
#MinecraftEDU
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
@MGrundel
Yup that's him :D
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @thecommonpeople, @MGrundel
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Really? I don't know what i'd say or do though!! xD
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @minefaire, @mr_isaacs
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
A4: Share 3D models on
@sketchfab
using
@craftmastersw
, and then share via FB, Twitter, & view in VR
https://t.co/aPGERVQG8y
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Sketchfab, @CraftMasterSW
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
Q5: What tools/new tech’ are you most excited for/want to see to help your students integrate their real and virtual worlds.
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
A4: Another great place to share/showcase to reach authentic audiences is Planetminecraft. Such a great community there.
#MinecraftEDU
realaja1025
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
How do people get involved in
#MinecraftEDU
:)
In reply to @mr_isaacs
irvspanish
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
Come join us on Tuesday evenings 7 p.m. CST!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @realaja1025, @mr_isaacs
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
Q5: What tools/new tech’ are you most excited for/want to see to help your students integrate their real and virtual worlds.
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
the chat is every Tuesday night 8pm ET. I like using
@participate
https://t.co/Mo4jvduwzP
#minecraftedu
In reply to @realaja1025, @participate
mspaperless
Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
A4: Twitter and blog posts are ways teachers share the work that students do in Minecraft with the larger education community
#MinecraftEDU
irvspanish
Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
I was seriously considering Houston! Is that May 20-21?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @JenniferAveryYT, @minefaire
pfm2001_
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
Q5: history and structure (e.g please don't build a dinosaur next to a neanderthal showcase)
#MinecraftEDU
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
You definitely need to check out this, then...
https://t.co/aPGERVQG8y
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mspaperless
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
Sorry, wrong link...try this one:
https://t.co/l9ADxSjKjs
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mspaperless
mspaperless
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: I'm most excited to see students integrate their real and virtual worlds with new virtual & augmented reality tech
#AR
#VR
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: Cont. Or see controllers/objects built in MC that could control objects in real world, ie remote control car, etc.
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
MinecraftGO!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mspaperless
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
I'm so happy right now, i'm glad i joined in this group! :D
#MinecraftEDU
irvspanish
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
#MinecraftGo
would be EPIC!!
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
MinecraftGO!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mspaperless
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
With
@CraftMasterSW
your Ss can upload their creations to Sketchfab and then anyone can view them using WebVR
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mspaperless, @CraftMasterSW
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
Hehe, you walk around and have to find resources and craft resources to battle mobs. would be awesome
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mspaperless
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
We are so glad to have you on! If you ever want to run a topic around inspiring Ss w/ art and
#MinecraftEDU
let us know!
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
I'd like to thank
@craftmasterandy
for sharing the amazing work he is doing and hosting tonights
#MinecraftEDU
Chat. Be sure to follow him
In reply to @craftmasterandy
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
@MGrundel
Okay :D I just feel beyond happy to meet you all! Yayyyy
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @MGrundel
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
A4: You can check out some of the cool models we've shared on Sketchfab here:
https://t.co/opucosRoE4
. Sign up...it's free!
#MinecraftEdu
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
we are glad you did as well! Join us whenever you can :)
#minecraftedu
In reply to @JenniferAveryYT
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 9:00 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Will do! :D
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @mr_isaacs
participatechat
Mar 7 @ 9:00 PM EST
#MinecraftEDU
just ended! Transcripts and curated resources are now available at
https://t.co/M5w7eU1M9r
mr_isaacs
Mar 7 @ 9:00 PM EST
A5: I'm super excited about possibilities for students to create content in & for
#VR
#VREdu
@ModboxVR
#3dsunshine
@tiltbrush
#minecraftedu
In reply to @ModboxVR, @tiltbrush
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 9:01 PM EST
I'm also working on (sort of) a minecraft film. Don't know if that can relate to anything but minecraft xD
#MinecraftEDU
iluveducating
Mar 7 @ 9:01 PM EST
SOOOO many possibilities! Can't even express my excitement for
#VREdu
with words right now!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @ModboxVR, @tiltbrush
AnIowaTeacher
Mar 7 @ 9:02 PM EST
Always glad to learn from the experts at
#minecraftedu
! I keep gaining knowledge that I can use! :) Thank you for your awesome insights
craftmasterandy
Mar 7 @ 9:03 PM EST
View in VR on
@Sketchfab
using Google Cardboard
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Sketchfab
irvspanish
Mar 7 @ 9:03 PM EST
If Lynne is going..I have to go! :)
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @mr_isaacs, @JenniferAveryYT, @minefaire
JenniferAveryYT
Mar 7 @ 9:04 PM EST
I'm going :D
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 9:05 PM EST
IN case you missed tonights
#MinecraftEDU
Chat w/
@craftmasterandy
here is the transcript via
@participate
https://t.co/0GGHgdoYDO
In reply to @craftmasterandy, @participate
mspaperless
Mar 7 @ 9:13 PM EST
3D modelling and printing with Minecraft and WebVR!
#MinecraftEDU
just gets better and better!
#3Dprinting
In reply to @craftmasterandy, @CraftMasterSW
