#MinecraftEDU Archive

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Q0: Welcome to #MinecraftEDU Please Introduce yourself: Name, role, location and favorite STEM activity?

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT

A0: Chris Scott, Sailor, La Paz MX. I love #STEM activities that involve electricity and magnets! #MinecraftEdu

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT

A0: Steve from NJ - I teach game design and development - my fav #STEM activities are coding and tinkering with @Raspberry_Pi #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A0: And i would be remiss if I didn't include #redstone and #command_blocks in #minecraft #STEM #minecraftedu

johnmillerEDU Oct 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A0 John Miller, 7th gr teacher in California, and I LOVE designing planets. #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Ben, you get 500 XP points for the new Topic Card! Cheers #minecraftedu

In reply to @BBTNB

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Please share resources and materials! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MrsBerndtsclass, @STJPIICATHOLIC

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Kirt from NJ - Math Coach/Teacher as well as Math & Tech consultant #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT

In addition to teaching, I am the lead producer for @minefaire a massive #minecraft fan experience #minecraftedu

BBTNB Oct 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT

A0 - Hi team. Ben from Canada. My fav #STEM activity is using #Unity3D to develop #Xbox Games. I'd do it all day if I could! #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Designing planets - woah - rock on! Bring back pluto! #minecraftedu

In reply to @johnmillerEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Welcome Steve! I agree, RedStone and CommandBlocks add true STEM and Realworld value to the game! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @Raspberry_Pi

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT

NJ is strong in the chat tonight! #MinecraftEDU Welcome Kirt

In reply to @DevEducators

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Bringing my daughter to your event! #minecraftedu

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @minefaire

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Yo Mark! #minecraftedu

In reply to @MGrundel, @Raspberry_Pi

Mikaeel_Ali1 Oct 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT

I found Lava in @Minecraft https://t.co/c3eALMkseh @Minecraftxbx360 @minecraftforum @MCPE_News #minecraft建築コミュ #MinecraftEdu

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT

That looks awesome! How do you get kids started in learning #Unity3d ? #minecraftEDU

In reply to @BBTNB

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Mark G, former 5th grade teacher from Southern NJ. I am just a little boy at heart and love building dollar store catapults! #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT

AWESOME! How's @unity3d coming? still need to much deeper down that rabbit hole! #needmorehoursinaday #minecraftedu

In reply to @BBTNB, @unity3d

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT

fantastic! it'll be great to meet her too! My daughter @leilaboo215 will be there as well! #minecraftedu

In reply to @DevEducators, @minefaire, @leilaboo215

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A0: grade 3/4 NSW Australia public school teacher. I love any rich integrated project activities, #minecraftedu

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT

I'm always interested in how teachers run projects. Do you have a method you recommend? #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @SCU006

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Need to remember to formally invite my #gdwams students to the chat - they should be here! #stuvoice #minecraftedu

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A0: favourite projects using minecraft are those linking to geography/history #minecraftedu

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Thanks! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @BBTNB, @unity3d, @YouthDigital

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hey Kate! Glad we could have AUS representing. Are you on holiday? #MinecraftEDU Where's @jorganiser @heathwild @wrenasmir @scienceninjagal

In reply to @SCU006, @jorganiser, @heathwild, @wrenasmir, @scienceninjagal

JSolomon_2 Oct 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT

#MinecraftEDU Joel Solomon, K-5 Tech Specialist, Aurora, CO. Designing Roller Coasters, #redstone #ComputerCraftEDU

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Q0: Welcome to #MinecraftEDU Please Introduce yourself: Name, role, location and favorite STEM activity?

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1 How do we make #MinecraftEDU and #STEM more approachable for parents and educators who are not familiar with the content?

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1 - How do we make #MinecraftEDU and #STEM more approachable for parents and educators who are not familiar with the content?

aliffothman04 Oct 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A0 : Hello everyone. I'm Aliff from Malaysia! #MinecraftEdu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Awesome, would love to have some #STUVoice. Where is @pickleberry1234 @ghoward414? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @pickleberry1234, @ghoward414

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Hi Aliff! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @aliffothman04

BacNguyen2 Oct 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A0: Bac. ICT teacher. Good morning from Vietnam. just know about STEM #Minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Welcome! #minecraftedu

In reply to @aliffothman04

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Welcome to the chat Joel! Super excited to have you in tonight! Absolutely love redstone roller coasters! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @JSolomon_2

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Just finished a big project on Quong Tart, novel Dragonkeeper (English) and China and used @johnmillerEDU Chang'an build #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @cscottsy, @johnmillerEDU

BBTNB Oct 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Build all day..... chat all night :) Glad you are here :) #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @aliffothman04

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: I think content like #minecraftedu and #stem becomes more approachable when we have guides, tutorials and leaders who help.

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: I have been offering some PD in my district on #minecraftedu - start simple and then provide examples of what's possible #minecraftedu

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Teachers, LIKE ME, dive in. I am sure I know the least in here. Students will teach me along the way. Parents ... #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Welcome! Great to have you hear! Do you have a favorite STEM activity? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @aliffothman04

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

That's awesome! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @SCU006, @johnmillerEDU

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Since you asked, @minefaire is offering a FREE 3 hour event for educators and also offers workshops for parents / kids #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Hey Bac! Super excited to have you hear. Anything about STEM in particular you love/ want to know? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BacNguyen2

johnmillerEDU Oct 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

01 Reach out to where parents are - school family nights, Facebook, Board meetings where Ss and Ts SHARE the love. #MinecraftEDU

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1(part2) Parents: Send home student narrated videos of them in the world engaged in whatever project you have going on. #minecraftedu

JSolomon_2 Oct 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

#MinecraftEDU I am interested in designing an entire city with an after-school club. Wondering how to tackle a project like this.

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Teachers like you lead the charge! You're in it for the kids. #MinecraftEDU is what it is because of teachers like you. #Kudos

In reply to @DevEducators

wrenasmir Oct 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Craig here from @AspectHunterSch in Australia, author of ‘Minecraft in your Classroom’ with @heathwild https://t.co/vu0v4BCeWL #MinecraftEDU

MCKidsAcademy Oct 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Another awesome afternoon on the @PlaycraftLive creative server! Kids r really having tons 'o creative fun. #Minecraft #MinecraftEdu

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

"Parent University" #minecraftedu

In reply to @mr_isaacs

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

This is such a great resource! (And led by an epic team) Hope anyone near the Mid-Atlantic can join us! #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Since you asked, @minefaire is offering a FREE 3 hour event for educators and also offers workshops for parents / kids #minecraftedu

BBTNB Oct 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 - When I get the chance I talk about example projects with parents, here are 3 #engineering #STEM projects for #MinecraftEDU I offer.

aliffothman04 Oct 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Hi Chris. I'm glad to join you in today's #MinecraftEdu chat.

In reply to @cscottsy

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@johnmillerEDU is the man to help! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @JSolomon_2, @johnmillerEDU

johnmillerEDU Oct 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Yes! Even a simple over the shoulder phone vid. Parents and teachers need to see the depth. #MinecraftEDU

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1(part2) Parents: Send home student narrated videos of them in the world engaged in whatever project you have going on. #minecraftedu

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Yes, currently at school planning the new term STEM PBL #minecraftedu nice 2 be able to join chat

In reply to @MGrundel, @jorganiser, @heathwild, @wrenasmir, @scienceninjagal

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT

One block at a time. Haha. In all seriousness, start out of the game and do some research, use maps, plan, build to scale #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @JSolomon_2

wrenasmir Oct 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1) It is important to me that we show examples of real world problem solving with #MinecraftEDU - creating school tour maps, city planning👾

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Last year, we built our school in after school club. This year a space station. #minecraftedu

In reply to @JSolomon_2

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Thanks :) #minecraftedu and our very own @mgrundel will be leading the learn to play portion!

In reply to @MGrundel, @MGrundel

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: @johnmilleredu and I are finishing a second Minecraft Labs book, this one focuses on STEM projects #MinecraftEdu To help parents and t's

JSolomon_2 Oct 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT

We did our school a few years ago. It was fun, but took us a LONG time! #minecraftedu

In reply to @DevEducators

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT

This is similar to how I explain it to parents too. https://t.co/xGIvAGLK5f] #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @BBTNB

johnmillerEDU Oct 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Have you seen @vexmand masterful world for city planning? https://t.co/A8cUqmyeL3 I use with students and they love it. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @JSolomon_2, @vexmand

BBTNB Oct 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Awesome topic! Here is our space build from last Spring grade 8. #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/tznJuZRgri

In reply to @DevEducators, @JSolomon_2

heathwild Oct 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT

I am keen to see students prepare for community participation by building museums, malls, galleries w #MinecraftEDU

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Do you have a pic handy? I'd love to see it. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @JSolomon_2, @DevEducators

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Awesome! I have the first one. In fact I believe I have a signed copy @johnmilleredu #minecraftedu

In reply to @cscottsy, @johnmillerEDU, @johnmillerEDU

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Ooh, yes. Sometime simple is overlooked. Good idea1 #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @johnmillerEDU

BacNguyen2 Oct 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT

hi.i really want to know how to assess the Ss result when they use #Minecraftedu

In reply to @MGrundel

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT

I really like how it feels space-like! #minecraftedu Another project your kids will never forget!

In reply to @BBTNB, @DevEducators, @JSolomon_2

wrenasmir Oct 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A1) I love taking families and educators on nature walks that mirror some of the environments within #MinecraftEDU, blend offline and online

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT

There are so many ways. It's not multiple choice that'll measure the depth of learning. Ask your Ss questions, let them lead. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @BacNguyen2, @MGrundel

BBTNB Oct 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

We crashed the server 8 times building the giant black box with fill commands :) Warning! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @cscottsy, @DevEducators, @JSolomon_2

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q2: When working with STEM related lessons and projects, where do you begin and when do you bring #MinecraftEDU into the activity?

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q2 - When working w/ STEM related lessons & projects, where do you begin and when do you bring #MinecraftEDU into the activity?

johnmillerEDU Oct 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A great world here to explore and learn planning and building process. https://t.co/A8cUqmyeL3 #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @heathwild

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Ha! I believe it!! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @BBTNB, @DevEducators, @JSolomon_2

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

MN 3 NYY 0 :( #minecraftedu

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I have a video intro telling them that Planet Mcraft has become uninhabitable. They must earn their way in as an architect. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @cscottsy, @BBTNB, @JSolomon_2

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Sounds peaceful :) #minecraftedu

In reply to @wrenasmir

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: As my kids are creating their own games with automated functions, #STEM with #redstone and #commandblocks early and often #minecraftedu

BacNguyen2 Oct 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: just find the topic what we can intergrate STEM #Minecraftedu

In reply to @MGrundel

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT

This is such a great resource for all parents, students, and teachers! Thanks for Sharing Craig! #MinecraftEDU

wrenasmir Oct 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Craig here from @AspectHunterSch in Australia, author of ‘Minecraft in your Classroom’ with @heathwild https://t.co/vu0v4BCeWL #MinecraftEDU

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: I framed my projects "How might you demonstrate your understanding of ____" Some kids would use #minecraftedu

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Here is how I bring it all together #minecraftedu

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Love how it gets the kids thinking and acting! #minecraftedu thanks for sharing.

In reply to @DevEducators

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Yes, delegating building, and building at home help save a lot of time. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @JSolomon_2, @DevEducators

heathwild Oct 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2- students build red stone circuit in MC then build it IRL and apply some creative maker skills for interesting applications #MinecraftEDU

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT

I want to get to where you are. Baby steps for me #minecraftedu

In reply to @mr_isaacs

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT

We do some of this at Minecrafter Camp too! Love the maker side of Minecraft. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @heathwild

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT

We're using Minecraft with our own kids more as they get into new topics. Love to ease of connection with #stem #minecraftedu

JSolomon_2 Oct 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Did you use a flat world or a seed or a specific Biome? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @DevEducators, @cscottsy, @BBTNB

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2: Ive used #MinecraftEDU to pique interest, but after that, planning/researching out of game is essential to success in game #MinecraftEDU

BBTNB Oct 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A2 - Begin with a real world issue involving #STEM & adapt it to #MinecraftEDU as closely as possible... you know... but with dragons!

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Q2: I look at the syllabus outcomes and then asset map. I don't just use #minecraftedu as 'bling'. Tech must fit pedagogy.

aliffothman04 Oct 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A1: For me, Set up a Minecraft club in school. Showing a great examples by implementing Minecraft+Stem project #minecraftedu

johnmillerEDU Oct 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT

We need to coordinate sometime and work on a project together! #MinecraftEDU

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT

It was, 64 students worked on it during lunch and want to continue into this term. It was only one part of the project but ss very motivated
In reply to @cscottsy, @johnmillerEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Great activity. So you start in #MinecraftEDU then work your way out?

In reply to @heathwild

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Where do you get your real world #stem issues? Just pick something from the news? #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @BBTNB

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: COdebuilder is a phenomenal tool for integrating coding and minecraft is a simple way! #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/vpZxlRlZc7

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q2: If #minecraftedu appropriate that is generally linked to maths/literacy outcomes as its's a gr8 resource for publishing. I sometimes cr8

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT

We have it as an elective. 1st yr & can't be more excited! #minecraftedu

In reply to @aliffothman04

wrenasmir Oct 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2) Sometimes #MinecraftEDU is the canvas we design and test on from the start, othertimes it‘s used to model what we have developed earlier

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Q2: a publishing space such as a library or structure where ss then add to their virtual journals etc #minecraftedu

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Q2: I also think it's great to start with questions. Poke the curiosity. See where the kids are interested #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3 - What sorts of STEM activities have you seen recreated in #Minecraft? What activities would you like to see constructed? #MinecraftEDU

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3: What sorts of STEM activities have you seen recreated in Minecraft? What activities would you like to see constructed? #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I have also had students build atoms in #MinecraftEDU and share with the class. https://t.co/E7zY07Z1gA

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Or have the kids talk about a problem & brainstorm how to solve. #minecraftedu

In reply to @cscottsy, @BBTNB

BBTNB Oct 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT

News works amazing as it is relevant and not dusty like curriculum suggestions. #MinecraftEDU An Example - The Arctic is next for me!

In reply to @cscottsy

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Q3: just today my 8yo son was building multiplication towers #minecraftedu Visualizing Math! #stem

johnmillerEDU Oct 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3 Geology - Layers of the earth, Paleontology - Dinosaur dig, Chemistry - Fireworks show, Volcanism! #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: Pre-chat I was joking w/ @cscottsy that I would like to see a working computer w/ @Skype built in #MinecraftEDU (achem @NealManegold )

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: @HikariKishi Had ideas years ago that are still VERY relevant and worth copying now. Such an innovator! #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Fireworks are a great way to build computational thinking and test recipes! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @johnmillerEDU

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q3: at Minecrafter Camp we build electric circuits in cards and scribble battle bots. #minecraftedu

heathwild Oct 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3 have seen students design and build amusement parks with MC that are a fantastic eg of STEM activity #MinecraftEDU

johnmillerEDU Oct 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT

03 Space sciences and physics - Make a solar system, piston madness. #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Great #STEM activity I'd like to create is a Parkour Map of the solar system. Planetary leap, w/ commandblocks for jump boost! #MinecraftEDU

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q3: @fEDsie has done some gr8 stuff using #minecraftedu for science. I tend to use #MinecraftEdu as a component of a STEM project.

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: I like to prompt the kids "What Science, tech, engineering, math activity could you create in minecraft?" #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT

How well does physics of rollercoasters apply in #MinecraftEDU? I love the idea of coasters for also measuring slope/angles #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @heathwild

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hmm... #StealEDU #minecraftedu

In reply to @heathwild

BBTNB Oct 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3 - My #MinecraftEDU projects in progress @PlayCraftLearn 1. Russia & USA Moon Base 2. The Arctic 3. #CyberSecurity 4. Fishing Resort

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Absolutely! #minecraftedu

In reply to @aliffothman04

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3: I love how there is no right way to use minecraft and #stem #minecraftedu It's freeing for beginners. Let the kids lead!

johnmillerEDU Oct 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT

03 Engineering - build a working dam #MinecraftEDU @cscottsy

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT

I laugh when a kid asks me how to do something. "Ask one of the experts, not me" #minecraftedu

In reply to @cscottsy

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT

So true, there is something for everyone and every way in the game! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @cscottsy

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Such a good diverse set of ideas #minecraftedu

In reply to @BBTNB, @PlayCraftLearn

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT

It is worth testing out, without powered rails, I may need to build something! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @heathwild

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Very cool! Would love to see some pics! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @cscottsy

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Lab 8 in the new book! #minecraftedu #minecrafterbook

In reply to @johnmillerEDU

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4: Minecraft can be a virtual STEM #MakerSpace - What elements and extensions of Minecraft really support this? #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4 - Minecraft can be a virtual STEM #MakerSpace - What elements and extensions of Minecraft best support this? #MinecraftEDU

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Just saved that too look at later. Thanks for sharing #minecraftedu

In reply to @BBTNB, @PlayCraftLearn

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT

I love the idea of using water and gravity to help create chain reactions, ie: w/ harvesting crops and flooding. #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Naturally, redstone and Commandblocks lend well into this, and codebuilder as well for #MinecraftEDU

HikariKishi Oct 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Shane Asselstine, Technology Integration Specialist, K6, Ohau, Hawaii #MinecraftEdu

wrenasmir Oct 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Love this idea Mark, our students are super into parkour AND the solar system at the moment, what a great #MinecraftEDU project! 🌌

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Great #STEM activity I'd like to create is a Parkour Map of the solar system. Planetary leap, w/ commandblocks for jump boost! #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Nice, you should build it. I would love to use potion effects for jump boost to mimic greater distances between planets! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @wrenasmir

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Have bunches. Rebuilding https://t.co/gPdDlAprB5 and will have pics up soon #minecraftedu

In reply to @MGrundel

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q4: redstone, QCraft, mods, physics, water, animals, fire, tnt #minecraftedu

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@MGrundel here's one of us building scribble battle bots. #minecraftedu

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT

You forgot innovator. #minecraftedu

In reply to @HikariKishi

HikariKishi Oct 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1: Understanding that STEAM/STEAM happens all around us each day is key. It isn't a mysterious thing we manufacture. #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT

ooh haven't used the QCraft mod in a while! interesting stuff :) #minecraftedu

In reply to @SCU006

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Q4: Day/night cycle, rotten food vs fresh, breeding, probability/chance (maths), biomes, he list is endless #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT

might give this challenge to my students! #minecraftedu #gdwams

In reply to @MGrundel

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Exactly, STEAM and Makerspaces should be a mindset, not a place or activity we go once a week. #MinecraftEDU

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mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Is that Shane Asselstine I see? #minecraftedu ALOHA!

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mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Yay #codebuilder #minecraftedu

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BBTNB Oct 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4 - Water in #MinecraftEDU is really cool for #ScientificMethod #STEM Education. Still working on the lesson to share.

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q4: Another great and accessible STEM activity is coding Mods in Minecraft! MCreator is a very accessible & friendly software #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I love this idea of a virtual #makerspace - often people forget that the #maker movement exists in tech #minecraftedu

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4: Minecraft can be a virtual STEM #MakerSpace - What elements and extensions of Minecraft really support this? #MinecraftEDU

HikariKishi Oct 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Really there is STEM in many everyday aspects. Bank loans, constructions projects, shopping #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4: All the design / build ideas that are essential to any #maker activity exist in game - also so much engineering #redstone #minecraftedu

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Q4: Also my kid's loved Computer Craft #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT

There's a very good chance we will be making our way back to Oahu this summer! #minecraftedu

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HikariKishi Oct 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A3: Use variables and Minecraft game concepts. Having them see under the hood. Minecarts, arrows, fishing, crafting, mining #minecraftedu

josuefalaise Oct 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Hey #MinecraftEDU! Josh, CEO of @GomoEdS and educator, from NJ. Have been following along for a few minutes. You are all beyond my introductory #minecraft skill level.

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT

and the yankees tie it up :) #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q4: I love the idea of Modding and Gamedesign because of how you are customizing the game around your interests. #MinecraftEDU

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q4: You also have endless crafting/making options in #minecraftedu for virtual builds/inventions...gr8 for Rube Goldberg machines etc

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Welcome Josh! Very excited to have you in the chat! Do you play #MinecraftEDU with your kids?

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cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q5: As funding becomes more and more challenging for schools and families, how can #MinecraftEDU support the Dollar #STEM movement?

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q5 - As funding becomes more and more challenging for schools and families, how can #MinecraftEDU support the Dollar #STEM movement?

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT

We were all there. You got this, just ask the kids to lead. #MinecraftEdu

josuefalaise Oct 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Hey #MinecraftEDU! Josh, CEO of @GomoEdS and educator, from NJ. Have been following along for a few minutes. You are all beyond my introductory #minecraft skill level.

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Welcome! So many from NJ here! #minecraftedu

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MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Please share any resources and examples you have w/ Rube Goldberg marchines. Thanks Kate! #MinecraftEDU

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HikariKishi Oct 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A4: Student input. Many projects I work on just get better when the students feel there is something that should be included! #MinecraftEdu

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: it's so fun to tear apart old tech and use sticks and other random items to get into #stem projects #minecraftedu

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I need/want to learn that. #minecraftedu

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MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: I bought my Java license years ago! I would say I have certainly got my monies worth! #MinecraftEDU is $5 & can be used in all subjects

BBTNB Oct 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5 - Number one thing is to buy #MinecraftEDU in bulk. It is possible to buy enough accounts to truly make it $1/kid = Dollar #STEM

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Check out MCreator! It is pretty simple to use. #MinecraftEDU

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mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: While people balk at the pricing, at $5 per student per year it starts to sound pretty good when you break it down... #minecraftedu

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q5: As funding becomes more and more challenging for schools and families, how can #MinecraftEDU support the Dollar #STEM movement?

HikariKishi Oct 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A4: Ex: when Ss question who will run this zoo, and it leads to job research and impacts budget as well as critical thinking. #minecraftedu

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: If it's a project you believe in, make it happen. Pay for it yourself, raise funding, talk to other Ts. Borrow and share #minecraftedu

josuefalaise Oct 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Hey Mark! Unfortunately, I don't play #MinecraftEdu at all. Just came to support you in the chat tonight.

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MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Yes, hashing out prices for materials and finding cost effect ways to save, many mathematical and engineering principals there #MinecraftEDU

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mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT

never too late to start :) #minecraftedu

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johnmillerEDU Oct 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5 Yes, to echo @cscottsy recycle and tear down everything. #MinecraftEDU

MuseumGirlSarah Oct 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A2: (arriving late w. Starbucks) We stared ours with our new Gallery of Mining & found ways to explore themes in Minecraft. #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Oct 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT

PTO is a great source for licensing for a single class - that's how i started years ago #minecraftedu

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DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Since I encourage my students to ask, I will. MEDU $5? how? what? huh? Confused. #minecraftedu

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DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Thanks!!! #minecraftedu

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SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT

My schools purchased large licences of the Teacher Gaming version so luckily we don't have to pay the per head price #minecraftedu #equity

HikariKishi Oct 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: Look outside the school. Funding doesn't always come from the dept. Show stakeholders what they are investing in. #minecraftedu

cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT

This should help https://t.co/f5eXnLhxUW #minecraftedu

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DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Is this since Microsoft bought it? Our school got it pre-takeover. #minecraftedu

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cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT

This is the pricing for the new Minecraft Education Edition #minecraftedu

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MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Yes, you need Win10 or Mac OSX. go to https://t.co/0zpxQcOEse for more information #MinecraftEDU

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HikariKishi Oct 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A5: Encourage your Ss to talk about what they are learning through MCEdu. Many generous connected parents out there. #minecraftedu

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Way back, I found original pricing & then tech dept. took over. I simply know what to click to get in. No knowledge of backend #minecraftedu

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josuefalaise Oct 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT

You are correct! However, it will have to be done with my biological children b/c I am no longer at the school level. #MinecraftEDU

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cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Q6: Name, role, location. Please share your most significant learning or favorite tweet of the #MinecraftEdu chat

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Outro - Name, Role, Location - Please share your most significant learning or favorite tweet of the #MinecraftEDU Chat

DevEducators Oct 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thanks. School does not have Win10 yet. #minecraftedu

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cscottsy - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A6: thanks @HikariKishi this is one of my fav takeaways today #minecraftedu It's a great reminder.

HikariKishi Oct 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1: Understanding that STEAM/STEAM happens all around us each day is key. It isn't a mysterious thing we manufacture. #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Oct 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A5: Instead of expensive 3D Animation and modeling software, or CAD software, #MinecraftEDU is substitute this in a cheaper introductory way

SCU006 Oct 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT

I have to be careful where funding comes from. it needs to b transparent/no conflicts of interest. #MinecraftEdu

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