#MineCraftEd Archive
This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday March 1, 2016
7:59 PM EST
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:00 PM EST
@TeamCairney
that's awesome!
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:00 PM EST
Q0 - Welcome to
#MinecraftED
Chat. Please introduce yourself, your location, and your role.
https://t.co/I3iCSoJdEW
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:00 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Between you,
@_Saul_Garza
@MGrundel
#minecrafted
Will rock out. Besides though it's about community. :D Community = Successful
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:00 PM EST
Mark Grundel, 5th Grade Teacher from Southern NJ, Minecraft Enthusiast and Constant Learner
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:00 PM EST
truth
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/4FFqQi4wTW
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:00 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Between you,
@_Saul_Garza
@MGrundel
#minecrafted
Will rock out. Besides though it's about community. :D Community = Successful
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:01 PM EST
Very Awesome! Super Cool!
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/QNbpl171RS
TeamCairney
Mar 1 @ 7:59 PM EST
#minecrafted
with my 6yo and 4yo. Planning the clubhouse we want to make!
https://t.co/9jFJXheMRV
kent_barnard
Mar 1 @ 8:01 PM EST
Anyone used the water challenge world in emergency setting?
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:01 PM EST
Steve Isaacs from NJ - I support learners in creating games and engaging in passion driven learning -
#minecraft
plays bit part
#MineCraftEd
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:01 PM EST
Amanda Gillespie, engineering teacher STEAMM Academy in Ohio.
#MineCraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
Q0 - Introduce yourself, where you’re from, and your role in education?
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/5QP506gUWX
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Welcome Steven, love to see you and looking forward to your insights tonight.
#minecrafted
pickleberry1234
Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
A0: You can call me pickle, I'm in the north east of America, I am a freshman in highschool, I may not be able to stay for long
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
Wonder if
@dandanscience
@lucasgillispie
@bronst
@knowclue
are around - They'd be great contributors to tonight's chat for sure
#MineCraftEd
jtbr1919
Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
John, student.
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
@alsgillespie
Welcome Amanda, so glad that you could join us tonight. Looking forward to an engaging chat
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
@pickleberry1234
Welcome!
#stuvoice
FTW!
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
@jtbr1919
Welcome!
#MineCraftEd
lucasgillispie
Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@dandanscience
@bronst
@knowclue
- What time?
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
@jtbr1919
Welcome John, what state do you hail from?
#minecrafted
FretfulMarrow
Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hello my name is Ethan from NJ and im a student. Its so cool to be back, as i participated las week too.
#minecrafted
BBTNB
Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
Q0 - Ben Kelly New Brunswick Canada. Can I just say I discovered Border Blocks last week and
#MinecraftED
has become a million times cooler!
ghoward414
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hey all! Gabe from PA, 9th grader, Aspiring Coder! Excited about tonight's chat!
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
@BBTNB
border blocks?
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:03 PM EST
@ghoward414
Awesome - more
#stuvoice
- FANTASTIC!
#MineCraftEd
kent_barnard
Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
Has anyone used the water challenge remix in emergency school?
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
@FretfulMarrow
Welcome Ethan, we love
#stuvoice
and insights into
#minecraft
, especially on this topic.
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
@BBTNB
Awesome, Please share a little more about Border Blocks
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
@FretfulMarrow
Hey Ethan - so glad you are here!
#gdwams
and
#stuvoice
#FTW
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:04 PM EST
@ghoward414
Welcome Gabe! Glad to have you and your thoughts. Is
@itsmeSpiri
joining too?
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
Looks like
@participatelrn
added Scheduled tweets in addition to the Q&A display
https://t.co/PU4FFtycNc
#MineCraftEd
BBTNB
Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
In MinecraftEDU Border Blocks are blocks that when placed Ss can not cross them. Keeps kids in areas you want them!
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
Looks like
@participatelrn
added Scheduled tweets in addition to the Q&A display
https://t.co/udZzal80FT
#MineCraftEd
CaledonianICT
Mar 1 @ 8:05 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
- build a giant peach for the literacy unit.
#minecrafted
#minecraft
#edtech
#teach
#learn
https://t.co/2Vy3RlBd7w
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
#minecrafted
Garrett Zimmer - Ontario Canada and Co Founder of chat and Edu Minecraft Game Designer. Can't contib much due to being out.
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
@CaledonianICT
James would be beaming with pride
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
enjoy the family time :)
#MineCraftEd
Silvergirl108
Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
Hi, Jay here from Western NC. Glad to be back for my second MinecraftEd chat
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
@Silvergirl108
yay!
#MineCraftEd
cybraryman1
Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
My
#Minecraft
page
https://t.co/HhBsM8sEJr
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/NvQMZO3VEm
ghoward414
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
@MGrundel
Yes, she will be here soon!
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
#minecrafted
Happy to see that
#stuvoice
is still starting strong today! :D Welcome Students. Remember, you build your education!
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
Any
#minecraftEd
folks heading to
#SXSWEdu
next week? I'm co-hosting a session on Minecraft: Education Edition with the
#minecraft
team!
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
Welcome Jay, super glad to have you back for round 2.
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/kyLunB5PhZ
Silvergirl108
Mar 1 @ 8:06 PM EST
Hi, Jay here from Western NC. Glad to be back for my second MinecraftEd chat
#minecrafted
BBTNB
Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
These blocks control the chaos that is not always welcome in
#minecraftED
Found in the MinecraftEDU Teacher Menu.
https://t.co/T1ORwlwtyL
nickpatsianas
Mar 1 @ 8:07 PM EST
Hi
#MinecraftED
. Year 12 student and IT Support.
FretfulMarrow
Mar 1 @ 8:08 PM EST
I should be popping in and out due to HW
#minecrafted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:08 PM EST
@CaledonianICT
James's Giant Peach?
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:08 PM EST
@nickpatsianas
Welcome Nick! Glad to have you back and share in on this topic.
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:08 PM EST
@lucasgillispie
@dandanscience
@bronst
@knowclue
right now, my friend!
#MineCraftEd
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:09 PM EST
Nick C, Student, NJ, am I late?
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:09 PM EST
@nerdyteacher
will you be heading to Austin? would be great to catch up
#SXSWEdu
#MineCraftEd
CaledonianICT
Mar 1 @ 8:09 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
- Technology Instructor, Scotland, kids with additional support needs. Using
#minecraftedu
in the classroom.
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:10 PM EST
@NC12323
Welcome Nick, just pop in and out as you need. Students are always welcome, anytime.
#MinecraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:10 PM EST
Q1 - When should we start teaching about logical thinking and coding with students?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/zoQIluUNsw
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:10 PM EST
@BBTNB
Wait till you start learning Command Blocks, of which we'll speak on some basics tonight I'm sure.
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:10 PM EST
@NC12323
Hey Nick! Glad you could make it. the old adage better late then never holds very true in these parts!
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:10 PM EST
Q1 - When should we start teaching about logical thinking and coding with students?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/GJOtVdXP9z
jtbr1919
Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: As soon as possible! They will be a big part of the future!
#MineCraftEd
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
Well this should happen as soon as possible I mean it is like a language, the younger you are the easier it is to learn.
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
Welcome back John! Always brilliant to have Students.
#minecrafted
#stuvoice
https://t.co/l6nabbJtrs
jtbr1919
Mar 1 @ 8:02 PM EST
John, student.
#MineCraftEd
BBTNB
Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
Put the border blocks high above the clouds so they don't destroy the beauty of the landscape. They work just as well.
#minecraftED
#NBED
MarkC_Author
Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
#minecrafted
I wonder if elem kids you do restone and com. blocks. Early ages are best for learning language? maybe restore too?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Coding and logical thinking should be seen as any other language, start early and often. So many resources like
#HourofCode
#MinecraftED
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
Hi
#MineCraftEd
glad to be here
CaledonianICT
Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
- Student builds their first beacon.
#minecrafted
#minecraft
#edtech
#teach
#learn
https://t.co/VUUpfvlm7H
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
Q1 - When should we start teaching about logical thinking and coding with students?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/UgZbu9E0bJ
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
@MarkC_Author
Welcome Mark! So glad to have you here and hear your insights!
#MinecraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Babysitting my niece and nephew's. Tis fun till the little guy wakes up all night. But Uncle G is always there :D
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
@MathCraftPLC
Welcome Jim! So glad you could make it and share your thoughts on computational thinking.
#MinecraftED
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:13 PM EST
Redstone kind of goes into MC, if Minecraft was a class, redstone would be a unit.
#MineCraftEd
FretfulMarrow
Mar 1 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1 The time to start learning about coding and logical thinking is when u understand how game works, that it needs tending...
#minecrafted
CaledonianICT
Mar 1 @ 8:13 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
- more builds of giant peaches for the literacy unit.
#minecrafted
#minecraft
#edtech
#teach
#learn
https://t.co/zU6ZwUPr9s
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:13 PM EST
@CaledonianICT
#minecrafted
Building a beacon in all it's various power stages takes logical thinking!
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: these days teaching coding / logical thinking is so scalable we can start as early as pre-K and continue through life
#MineCraftEd
BBTNB
Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
Q1 - I've heard you need 10,000 hours at something to be a "professional" so we need to teach computational thinking fast! K-12
#minecraftED
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1:
https://t.co/rY4DGd8Gxt
is great for elementary. cs-first scratch mitappinventor for middle school.
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
Hey
#MinecraftED
popping in late. Sorry I'm late - Peanut had me hopping tonite.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
#minecrafted
Great example of the basics of logical thinking. Did you know that beacons have various power levels?
https://t.co/Gu4qQ35DW1
CaledonianICT
Mar 1 @ 8:12 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
- Student builds their first beacon.
#minecrafted
#minecraft
#edtech
#teach
#learn
https://t.co/VUUpfvlm7H
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
It is not that hard, I mean Brain Pop did the basics in 5 minutes.
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1: one of the beautiful things about
#minecraft
and coding is that the learning comes by wanting to accomplish cool stuff!
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:14 PM EST
@BBTNB
Thats Malcolm Gladwell. Yes we need to get Ss on comps and building early
#MinecraftED
Silvergirl108
Mar 1 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1 It depends on how we frame coding, but even some of my littles are more expert w MC than some of the bigs. Gr 2 + for sure.
#minecrafted
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:15 PM EST
love to find a source to teach LUA to improve on those advanced turtles
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:15 PM EST
New to Redstone, I found a great YouTube tutorial series here:
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/5cDImc2E0u
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:15 PM EST
New to Redstone, I found a great YouTube tutorial series here:
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/qdYDNB8o2z
MarkC_Author
Mar 1 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1 -
#minecrafted
I agree w Steven, early exposure 2 boolean logic, for example, could open a lot of ideas in kids. Introduce coding early.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:15 PM EST
@BBTNB
#minecrafted
I say let them destroy the landscape than talk about the changes. IE Ecological impact :D
nickpatsianas
Mar 1 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1: Was going to say early as possible but people need time to be the consumer and work out what's wrong before creating new.
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:16 PM EST
@Toryvanv
Yay! Let's connect!
#minecraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:16 PM EST
With the new Computercaft piece in edu I'm able to get my Ss looking closer at coding
#MinecraftED
FretfulMarrow
Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1: Learning in Minecraft is based off of your will to learn and as you strive to do something the game wasnt meant to do.
#minecrafted
BBTNB
Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
Wanna have some fun? Build a diamond palace and surround it with border blocks....then watch :)
#minecraftED
Silvergirl108
Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1 Logical and deep design thinking are built into Minecraft & GBL. My Kinders don't hesitate to jump in to do amazing things.
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
@nickpatsianas
certainly true, but there are some great tools to start kids early including
@lightbot
@playthefoos
@brainpop
#MineCraftEd
ghoward414
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1) If the students are passionate & very interested about Coding at a young age from a Ts, they should begin right away.
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:18 PM EST
Here is a great blog post on what is computational thinking & how we can teach it, including
#Minecraft
https://t.co/Th15IwcQnX
#Minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:18 PM EST
Here is a great blog post on what is computational thinking & how we can teach it, including
#Minecraft
https://t.co/G79afpZLHR
#Minecrafted
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:18 PM EST
coding is the new foreign language. start early. reinforce often
#MineCraftEd
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:19 PM EST
Wait a minute, can people code into Minecraft?
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:19 PM EST
Remember, if you post links
@participatelrn
will curate them as well as the full chat transcript - great reference for later
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:20 PM EST
Q2 - What are the common challenges to teaching coding and logical thinking with students?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/aqXvG1Ze37
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:20 PM EST
@NC12323
you bet!!!! Some of your peers are with command blocks, not to mention you can write python or java code as well!
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:20 PM EST
As a Ss, where do you think that should begin?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/esPp7Oz4ol
ghoward414
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1) If the students are passionate & very interested about Coding at a young age from a Ts, they should begin right away.
#MinecraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:20 PM EST
@NC12323
people can use minecraft to code, whether it be command blocks or bukkit plugins or mods, there is a large # of ways
#MinecraftED
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:20 PM EST
@NC12323
there's a new piece in edu they can code turtles to build things
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:21 PM EST
@NC12323
there's
#computercraft
and
#computercraftEDU
mods - LOVE them - we need to install and use in class
#20PercentTuesday
#MineCraftEd
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:21 PM EST
Oh, I thought command blocks did't count as actual coding.
#MineCraftEd
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:21 PM EST
Hi
#MinecraftED
sorry I'm late to the party! Spiri from PA G & T
FretfulMarrow
Mar 1 @ 8:21 PM EST
I as a student think that the hardest part of coding is learning to account for every bit of info and keep it flawless
#minecrafted
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2: student perseverance
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: One common challenge is accepting challenges and failure. Using it to learn, going out of comfort zone and taking risks.
#MinecraftED
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:22 PM EST
Q2 - What are the common challenges to teaching coding and logical thinking with students?
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/SQQEk7Whs4
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: i think a common challenge to coding could be confusion and anxiety from students to have to learn a new way of thinking.
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:22 PM EST
@itsmeSpiri
Welcome, so glad to have you
#MinecraftED
jtbr1919
Mar 1 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2 Some kids may not understand how coding works. It may take time for it to be integrated.
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: fortunately challenges are being reduced thanks to wonderful tools like
@codeorg
@codecademy
@learntomod
@playthefoos
etc
#MineCraftEd
FretfulMarrow
Mar 1 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2 :I as a student think that the hardest part of coding is learning to account for every bit of info and keep it flawless
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:22 PM EST
A: common challenge is teacher feeling like coding / teaching coding is not their wheelhouse
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: challenge can be finding time to include amidst the already over bloated curriculum
#MineCraftEd
mrnesi
Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
Educators stop in for a great
#shiftED
conversation @ 830P EST
https://t.co/h7DtTNqg0J
#RiderEdChat
#DivergED
#MineCraftED
#ctedu
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
@MGrundel
@ghoward414
We've started our crew at home, helps to have hubby who works for Apple, use
https://t.co/UCk3F4Nqoq
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
Coding is its own language, depending on age some Ss understand logical sequencing better.I use block type code with my littles
#MinecraftED
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
@FretfulMarrow
i agree, that can be very stressful at times, especially if there is no growth mindset.
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: I suppose if we put coding on the
#PARCC
test we would overcome many of the obstacles / challenges
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
Here is a list of objectives and examples of computational thinking in
#MinecraftEDU
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/7gpWBqFReO
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
You know what really is hard is when you mistake a command and then you get 100 compiling errors.
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
Here is a list of objectives and examples of computational thinking in
#MinecraftEDU
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/VUfQQ4RJY7
djsardine
Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
If you are a teacher, then your wheelhouse is always changing, right
@mr_isaacs
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:24 PM EST
@_Saul_Garza
@FretfulMarrow
nothing I love more than hearing a student refer to
#growthmindset
#stuvoice
YES!
#MineCraftEd
lucasgillispie
Mar 1 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2 - Lack of teacher prep/training.
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:24 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Yes, and student portfolios too,
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:24 PM EST
@lucasgillispie
hey, buddy! Great to see you.
#MineCraftEd
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
I just got this
https://t.co/SzGro4H5u2
#Piper
@Minecraft
build your own computer kit.
#MineCraftEd
Play minecraft for directions
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
@NC12323
#relatable
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
Yes, coding with command blocks, Minecraft Pi allows coding with Python. Server Development also.
#minecrafted
https://t.co/arhyUS9XIW
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:19 PM EST
Wait a minute, can people code into Minecraft?
#MineCraftEd
ghoward414
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2) Challenges might be getting computers connected if teaching w/ Ss, programs not running, & Ss just not being interested
#MinecraftEd
CaledonianICT
Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
-
#minecart
coaster for giant peach for literacy unit.
#minecrafted
#minecraft
#edtech
#teach
https://t.co/capmomcM17
Mr_JSpike
Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
Alright, fine
#MinecraftED
- I'll join you for a bit!
nickpatsianas
Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: Tricky to keep students engaged when so many mistakes can be made. You don't want it turning into 'copy this' either.
#MinecraftED
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
Yes!!!
#minecrafted
https://t.co/dBzGNP46GZ
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: challenge can be finding time to include amidst the already over bloated curriculum
#MineCraftEd
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: finding a program to teach LUA when the teacher doesn't know LUA ;-)
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:26 PM EST
Woot Woot
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/6tk3Cp2CH7
Mr_JSpike
Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
Alright, fine
#MinecraftED
- I'll join you for a bit!
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: keeping the kids from just playing the games on Scratch instead of coding a game on Scratch
#MineCraftEd
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2) My G&T students have such a difficult time w/failure, taking risks, fixed mindset, hit road block & not sure what to do
#MinecraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
How do we fix this?
#minecrafted
not enough Minecraft Mentors yet for
@PlayCraftLearn
https://t.co/wMRIRxlZ9P
lucasgillispie
Mar 1 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2 - Lack of teacher prep/training.
#minecrafted
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
@Mr_JSpike
Welcome! always great to have new people!
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2: Why is it that Q2 makes me want to sing "We can overcome"
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
So where is the balance between learning to code via say tutorials and all out building/creating?
#MineCraftED
https://t.co/hrnLGLN9rc
nickpatsianas
Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: Tricky to keep students engaged when so many mistakes can be made. You don't want it turning into 'copy this' either.
#MinecraftED
Mr_JSpike
Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
What is Q2 for this one? Sorry, I'm that guy right now...
#MineCraftEd
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
This is a great resource thanks for sharing
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/QIKTGI5fDh
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:23 PM EST
Here is a list of objectives and examples of computational thinking in
#MinecraftEDU
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/VUfQQ4RJY7
djsardine
Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
Right
@mr_isaacs
which is my point. If you dont want to grow, you are teaching because...?
#MineCraftEd
craigyen
Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
Because that is who you are!
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/2lopSt0RyE
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2: Why is it that Q2 makes me want to sing "We can overcome"
#MineCraftEd
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
I can relate, I spent an hour playing games on Scratch, oops.
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/oP27VFk7P4
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: keeping the kids from just playing the games on Scratch instead of coding a game on Scratch
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
@MGrundel
GREAT question - I like a watch/copy / build / mod / create original approach
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
That resilience piece with some - they failed so being willing to get up and try again, figure out where went off the rails
#MinecraftED
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
I always say "keep moving forward"
#MineCraftEd
lucasgillispie
Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
.
@PBJellyGames
@PlayCraftLearn
- I think it must increasingly become part of our language, PD, and opportunities for Ts.
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
@NC12323
hah! but quite honestly playing other scratchers games provides some great inspiration, doesn't it?
#MineCraftEd
Silvergirl108
Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
In STEM class, had G7 Ss code using Scratch to make games. Xclent activity! Haven't tried coding in MC yet, but some Ss do now.
#minecrafted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
#MineCraftEd
Cause you're a Growth Learner :D
https://t.co/zPxq6fwAlG
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2: Why is it that Q2 makes me want to sing "We can overcome"
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
@Silvergirl108
Let them go with it!
#minecrafted
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:29 PM EST
@alsgillespie
Yes, how can we help engagement in the process? I ideas on how to gameifiy our coding instruction
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:29 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@PlayCraftLearn
well I think still working on that first piece where help Ts see MC as valid teaching tool
#minecrafted
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:29 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@NC12323
yes but again....after half hour of play its time to remix the code!
#MineCraftEd
nickpatsianas
Mar 1 @ 8:29 PM EST
@MGrundel
Not sure. I imagine getting the balances right between things is a real tricky part of being a teacher. Am I right?
#MinecraftED
Silvergirl108
Mar 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
@MGrundel
Coding in MC is next for STEM Ss. They are fearless. lol
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
@nickpatsianas
Yes, but a good teacher will take input from the Ss based on needs, interests, and readiness.
#MineCraftEd
ScottMcKenzie27
Mar 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
Challenge is to go step by step, and pick one coding app/website to work with. They become proficient quicker. We use
@scratch
#MinecraftEd
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
A2: getting district IT dept to understand your needs
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
Q3 - How can we use the elements of Minecraft to support coding at different levels?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/VJ2y3EhNor
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
@alsgillespie
@mr_isaacs
I like this one lol
#minecrafted
https://t.co/XWx865dCBH
Mr_JSpike
Mar 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
Okay, I hope you all don't boo me out of here, but I don't get excited about coding :( I do love Minecraft & creation though!
#MineCraftEd
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
love!
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/2J483lH8zP
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:30 PM EST
@alsgillespie
@mr_isaacs
I like this one lol
#minecrafted
https://t.co/XWx865dCBH
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
Well sure, I learned about 5 new scripts while playing.
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/5fpQK1O0El
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:28 PM EST
@NC12323
hah! but quite honestly playing other scratchers games provides some great inspiration, doesn't it?
#MineCraftEd
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
@nickpatsianas
@MGrundel
True! Good teachers know how important
#stuvoice
is
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
Using Minecraft to teach Computer Science Theory. Creating AND / NOT and OR gates using creation mode
https://t.co/XjMFbdZ7gQ
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:31 PM EST
Using Minecraft to teach Computer Science Theory. Creating AND / NOT and OR gates using creation mode
https://t.co/FtJnOdup1N
#MineCraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:32 PM EST
Q3 - How can we use the elements of Minecraft to support coding at different levels?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/CKnuZVnxye
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:32 PM EST
@ConnectedCamps
Certainly part of the equation. Evangelism doesn't create expertise though. We need more recognized
#MineCraftEd
experts.
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:32 PM EST
@Mr_JSpike
thats pefectly ok. it doesnt interest everyone.
#MinecraftEd
Mr_JSpike
Mar 1 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3 I think honestly that soft skill of problem-solving and seeing why your end result did not match your intended goal is HUGE
#MineCraftEd
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
Q2) How can we make writing code as fun as playing code, If you made a game you know that there Super Fun and dry parts
#MineCraftEd
MzMollyTL
Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
"Problem" is,
@PBJellyGames
that I don't want to be a
@PlayCraftLearn
member. Corporate influence is too big in
#minecrafted
@GamingEdus
FretfulMarrow
Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
@Mr_JSpike
even though u may not like coding, it doesnt mean that you arent creative and able to think like a coder! :)
#minecrafted
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
Learning MC is easy at first, but then you realize the possibilities and it suddenly applies to every grade level.
#MineCraftEd
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: critical thinking,problem solving, perseverance, teamwork
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: simple redstone and command blocking early on,
#computercraftedu
, build on all of these as we go
#MineCraftEd
Mr_JSpike
Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
Yeah, I know
@_Saul_Garza
- I just feel bad because I'm poor at getting excited about stuff I don't find as exciting, heh!
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3:
#minecraft
as a game development engine lends so beautifully to learning coding out of necessity / desire
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
@Mr_JSpike
@_Saul_Garza
Mr Spike - hello there!
#MineCraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
@FretfulMarrow
@Mr_JSpike
very good point there, coding logic can be applied to better think through any field.
#MinecraftEd
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3: beginner turtles for beginner programming, advanced turtles and computers for more advanced programming
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
#minecrafted
Coding conversation shouldn't start with Coding Language. Should start very young with
#logicalthinking
(If - Than logic)
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
My Ss love coding in
#SNAP
We’ve met w/ some experts like
@moenig
who’re always willing to help
@CSPBJC
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/t4dzKEDZNs
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
Q2) How can we make writing code as fun as playing code, If you made a game you know that there Super Fun and dry parts
#MineCraftEd
Silvergirl108
Mar 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
We have a Library Makerspace with MC on computers. We work w Ss in their Library time & AM bef sch & in STEM cl.
#minecrafted
FretfulMarrow
Mar 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3Minecraft is simple to learn and any age of student can learn to code with enough practice as minecraft allows Growth Mindset
#minecrafted
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
This is my student using logic gates to build an adding circuit of a calculator.
https://t.co/M5tafDDAhD
Fun and easy
#MineCraftEd
lucasgillispie
Mar 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3 - I think Minecraft grants a unique opportunity to tangibly interact with coding concepts in a meaningful context.
#MinecraftEd
ghoward414
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3) Most use Command Blocks & Redstone & are unaware what order they go in, but they can learn to put it in the correct order
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
@Catherine_D2013
@alsgillespie
just keep coding. just keep coding. :)
#minecraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
@MathCraftPLC
with command blocks, it's very fun to see how different commands can affect the game and is intruiging to learn
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
@Catherine_D2013
@alsgillespie
How about Forest Gump 2... Code, Forest, Code! need to make a meme of that : :)
#minecraftEd
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3: man i gotta get better at redstone!
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:36 PM EST
Yes, even “unplugged” activities, paper and pencil can work too.
@codeorg
has some great resources.
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/S03ZrZLeAG
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:34 PM EST
#minecrafted
Coding conversation shouldn't start with Coding Language. Should start very young with
#logicalthinking
(If - Than logic)
lucasgillispie
Mar 1 @ 8:36 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@Catherine_D2013
@alsgillespie
- "One day, I started coding..."
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:36 PM EST
Want a great troubleshooting exercise - give kids a
@littlebits
#cloudbit
and point them to the
#bitcraft
mod
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
@alsgillespie
me too - but as you start to dabble it gets super exciting - start with rollercoasters :)
#MineCraftEd
nickpatsianas
Mar 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: Pi edition combined with real switches and GPIO does a great job at showing input / output. Can tie in with other projects.
#MinecraftED
GumbyBlockhead
Mar 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
The vacuum of information since the purchases of
#Minecraft
and
#MinecraftEDU
is overbearing.
#MinecraftED
@MzMollyTL
@PBJellyGames
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
@alsgillespie
haha i remember playing that mod with tekkit as a kid! so fun and was very useful in learning sequential thinking
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
#MineCraftEd
ABSOLUTELY! As a minecraft game dev founder, I learned to code in minecraft of desire AND Necessity.
https://t.co/gxS1NSaaP8
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3:
#minecraft
as a game development engine lends so beautifully to learning coding out of necessity / desire
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
@ghoward414
Any advice for teaching and introducing command blocks? Tutorials?
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
I can hear him say it :)
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/3apf7icaRL
lucasgillispie
Mar 1 @ 8:36 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@Catherine_D2013
@alsgillespie
- "One day, I started coding..."
#MinecraftEd
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3) Redstone, Command Blocks. Write your own and premade
https://t.co/dlTcHonl1Y
#MineCraftEd
FretfulMarrow
Mar 1 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3even if you are too young to learn to code (you never are), other in game features allow Growth Mindset and learning to code.
#minecrafted
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:38 PM EST
RUN, R Code RUN
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/hWEkQBiCwi
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:35 PM EST
@Catherine_D2013
@alsgillespie
How about Forest Gump 2... Code, Forest, Code! need to make a meme of that : :)
#minecraftEd
EvenWeirderMove
Mar 1 @ 8:39 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
so despite his game being used to broaden participation in CS, notch has just publically supported a hate group
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
@lucasgillispie
command blocks started me learning code, allowed me to wrap my head around what happens & made me love coding
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
Q4 - How can even non-Computer Science Teachers use minecraft elements in their classes? Examples?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/T0XBt8SZv8
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
@MGrundel
@PBJellyGames
for Hour of Code this year I worked with Kinders & talked "code"
#minecrafted
https://t.co/4RODZxoqRB
lucasgillispie
Mar 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
:)
https://t.co/qE5BuU2Z39
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
https://t.co/R2PTlF4dMR
CodeCombat is a fun way to get used to Java good warm up before moding
#MineCraftEd
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
In Iceland they use MC to construct building blueprints.
#MineCraftEd
ghoward414
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
@MGrundel
My advice: Start very small, make a text command (/tell <username>) & learn from YT like Sethbling and Cubehamster
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
Yes, we use this for Java and Python, kids love it,
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/UBIGw6BdU9
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:40 PM EST
https://t.co/R2PTlF4dMR
CodeCombat is a fun way to get used to Java good warm up before moding
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
@GumbyBlockhead
@MzMollyTL
#MineCraftEd
It's industry standard. Can't change that, key will be do Pro's outweigh cons... Longrun... Yes!
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4: use math skills to rebuild the school in minecraft
#MineCraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:42 PM EST
Q4 - How can even non-Computer Science Teachers use minecraft elements in their classes? Examples?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/dO72P06Wm9
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:42 PM EST
I was so impressed w/ SethBling’s 3D graphing calculator.
https://t.co/RHkuc0VTjE
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/pTWdlGaSq0
ghoward414
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:41 PM EST
@MGrundel
My advice: Start very small, make a text command (/tell <username>) & learn from YT like Sethbling and Cubehamster
#MinecraftEd
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:42 PM EST
English?!!!?
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/nD4qqaQevt
CaledonianICT
Mar 1 @ 8:25 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
-
#minecart
coaster for giant peach for literacy unit.
#minecrafted
#minecraft
#edtech
#teach
https://t.co/capmomcM17
mhollowell
Mar 1 @ 8:42 PM EST
So excited to catch up on
#MineCraftEd
chat later. Kids to bed, then... Appreciate all of your learning/sharing/posting!
EvenWeirderMove
Mar 1 @ 8:42 PM EST
#games4ed
#MineCraftEd
#stem
#outreach
Notch publically endorses movement which maintains that gaming is not for women, non-whites, LGBT
FretfulMarrow
Mar 1 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4Non-CompSci teachers can use minecraft in class to teach kids to open their minds to solve problems... Growth Mindset
#minecrafted
Silvergirl108
Mar 1 @ 8:43 PM EST
A3 Coding is a diff lang but it's amazing how Ss pick up new skills. I've a sm grp of Ss w their own LAN world & they do coding
#minecrafted
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:43 PM EST
@ghoward414
@MGrundel
i would add
@AccidentalGames
to that list with Gamemode 4 &
@dragnoz
both are brilliant command blockers
#MinecraftEd
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:43 PM EST
A4) Construct various geo. shapes, make rectangle w/ a perimeter of 12, find the area of building, build fraction house
#MinecraftED
nickpatsianas
Mar 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4: Tricky q. Thinking something along the lines of using CS concepts to solve a real non CS related problem in other classes.
#MinecraftED
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
@MGrundel
@ghoward414
Yes just tab through /give "playername" minecraft:command_block and copy and past commands found online
#MineCraftEd
FretfulMarrow
Mar 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4 part 2A world issue teacher can teach students to solve problems by using ideasdeveloped in minecraft as kids are the future
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4: As a non-CS T, I use Minecraft to help Ss recognize patterns/growing patterns. Mostly they teach me. I facilitate
#MinecraftED
EvenWeirderMove
Mar 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
Notch (dev of MC) publicly endorses a 'movement' which maintains that gaming is not for women, non-whites, LGBT
#MinecraftEd
#game4ed
MRAROOM12
Mar 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
Sorry. Late to the chat! Had to pick up the kids
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4 My coding kids are writing & making stories in MC. The adventures of Indiana Steve is quite something lol
#MinecraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:45 PM EST
@MRAROOM12
Welcome Tom, Glad you are here!
#MineCraftEd
GumbyBlockhead
Mar 1 @ 8:45 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
It’s a shame that Industries put up with a standard that distances themselves from their public.
@MzMollyTL
#MinecraftEd
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:45 PM EST
@MGrundel
Love when Ss teach me something new! Get all giddy 😊
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:46 PM EST
got distracted - all this forest gump talk - had to show my daughter who forest was :)
#MineCraftEd
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:46 PM EST
@Silvergirl108
Sounds interesting I would like to here more
#minecrafted
Mr_JSpike
Mar 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4 Just today I was working with students who were designing their rough sketch of the monument to build in Minecraft!
#MineCraftEd
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
https://t.co/RM05u0Etuu
Good article about uses for MC in the classroom.
#MineCraftEd
ghoward414
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4) Ts should let Ss build 2D shapes transitioning to 3D shapes, modeling axis (X,Y,Z) & build simple math problems
#MinecraftEd
MRAROOM12
Mar 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4: Teachers can use the
@tickleapp
and robots like
#Sphero
to talk about the basic commands. Good for Ss in primary grades!
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4: Minecraft and coding with minecraft are mutually exclusive - so many wonderful uses for
#minecraft
outside CS
#MineCraftEd
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
Here is a Seek Peek of Boxing the Titanic a movie my class is making in Minecraft
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/JNuKrukvYA
alsgillespie
Mar 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4: yesterday had some time, told Ss "you have 30 min. Create something Epic." and they did.
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4:
#minecraft
teaches soft skills like collaboration, digital citizenship and content related skills like visual/spatial rsng
#MineCraftEd
FretfulMarrow
Mar 1 @ 8:48 PM EST
@ghoward414
thats a great idea! i would love to do that in my algebra class! lol
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
A4: Also great to let students drive the learning by demonstrating what they know in a content area using
#minecraft
#MineCraftEd
TeamCairney
Mar 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
Question: play
#minecrafted
with my kids. One left server and booted all of us. I was creator. We can't get back in unless we ALL do. Help!
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
Could MC be used for a quick way for a bar graph, pie chart, etc.?
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/iyodFRMenI
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4: Minecraft and coding with minecraft are mutually exclusive - so many wonderful uses for
#minecraft
outside CS
#MineCraftEd
MRAROOM12
Mar 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
Does anyone know the easiest way for Ts to create free lessons in
#Minecraft
so Ss can learn certain objectives?
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
Q5 - Where can we find Minecraft Resources around coding, logical thinking and Comp Sci?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/wusnZiWiUD
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
@Mr_JSpike
last year with my littles they had to research and build a famous structure in Minecraft
#minecrafted
Goodson
Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
@Mr_JSpike
While cool, coding is not the be-all, end all center of the universe and it's not the only thing in
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
My first MC 3ActMath. Allows for Ss to develop their own Qs while focusing on Volume and place value
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/LwGS0SsWWy
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
My first MC 3ActMath. Allows for Ss to develop their own Qs while focusing on Volume and place value
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/M8CdJgIsq8
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
I just started moding My class is making rocks that are not in the game for our 1st lesson and we study rocks...
#MineCraftEd
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
@MRAROOM12
Minecraft World Library has ready made lessons for certain concepts
#MinecraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
@MRAROOM12
have you checked out world library. Quite often great world templates can download & use
#minecrafted
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:51 PM EST
There is a MC hour of code, good learning tool.
#MineCraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:52 PM EST
Q5 - Where can we find Minecraft Resources around coding, logical thinking and Comp Sci?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/zOT9jMjKr0
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:52 PM EST
A5: Check out
@learntomod
Learn to Mod:
https://t.co/Z6mvdEg1zR
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:52 PM EST
A5: Check out
@learntomod
Learn to Mod:
https://t.co/9PRxo4rSZw
#MineCraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:52 PM EST
@MathCraftPLC
that sounds awesome! its always fun to delv into modding and seeing ideas come to fruition
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:52 PM EST
Great Article on Minecraft and
#3DPrinting
and Engineering w/
@EduElfie
and
@pointinpolygon
https://t.co/HU3o26ihhr
#MineCraftEd
Goodson
Mar 1 @ 8:52 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@Mr_JSpike
@_Saul_Garza
What I like about
#minecrafted
is it's a flexible tool that I can use to design a lesson for ANYTHING!
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:52 PM EST
Great Article on Minecraft and
#3DPrinting
and Engineering w/
@EduElfie
and
@pointinpolygon
https://t.co/R2OGW421XB
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:52 PM EST
A5: Check out
#computercraftEDU
https://t.co/8A2FreKWus
Turtle Logo style programming in
#minecraft
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:52 PM EST
A5: Check out
#computercraftEDU
https://t.co/oiR9P99UC8
Turtle Logo style programming in
#minecraft
#MineCraftEd
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
@codeREVkids
is a youth digital coding studio I have seen amazing success and engaument. They have digital curriculum
#MineCraftEd
FretfulMarrow
Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5:Command blks and redstone are the closest and the actual thing of coding MC Using these well will change your MC experience
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5:
#computercraft
- javascript style coding with logo type commands
https://t.co/rTpFQo7r7i
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5 The Minecraft wiki group has great stuff
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5:
#computercraft
- javascript style coding with logo type commands
https://t.co/Tus6ox8L4f
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
Here is the link to Mineways, which allows you to download
#Minecraft
Structures for
#3DPrinting
.
https://t.co/V8YebXPmNv
#MinecraftED
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
@Goodson
@mr_isaacs
@Mr_JSpike
YES! incredible tool for teaching and working! such a great point!
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
Here is the link to Mineways, which allows you to download
#Minecraft
Structures for
#3DPrinting
.
https://t.co/b2rVPkmign
#MinecraftED
kelsey_suder
Mar 1 @ 8:53 PM EST
Every day I have kids sharing ideas, books, resources and homemade videos of how to use Minecraft in the classroom!
#experts
#MinecraftED
GumbyBlockhead
Mar 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
“Coding if necessary, but not necessarily coding.”
@Goodson
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/3fPNTm6MGp
Goodson
Mar 1 @ 8:50 PM EST
@Mr_JSpike
While cool, coding is not the be-all, end all center of the universe and it's not the only thing in
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: command block tutorials
https://t.co/LmEa80vFhC
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: command block tutorials
https://t.co/LVn93NmfIe
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:54 PM EST
@kelsey_suder
I love when students create the videos and become the teacher, flipped-flipped learning!
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5: Command Blocks via
#minecraftwiki
https://t.co/BxBgea70fC
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5: Command Blocks via
#minecraftwiki
https://t.co/qdCHAk6SKQ
#MineCraftEd
nickpatsianas
Mar 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
The Minecraft forum Mapping and Modding section. Great for resources but also great for finding solutions to problems.
#MinecraftED
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
@kelsey_suder
Yes! So true! Our best resources are our Ss
#MinecraftEd
MRAROOM12
Mar 1 @ 8:55 PM EST
@itsmeSpiri
Can Ts create with this? And can Ss join to the same virtual world?
#MineCraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
this page is vital for command blockers
https://t.co/AWzNmSmQpX
and
https://t.co/lEic4zRRx6
#MinecraftEd
Silvergirl108
Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
I haven't had much to contribute tonite but I am looking forward to the transcript so I can pull the resources! Thanks guys!
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
A5: All about command blocks via
@youtube
@sethbling
https://t.co/LKF05xnouc
#MineCraftEd
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
https://t.co/RWuYmiV4jA
Computer Craft Resource
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
A5: All about command blocks via
@youtube
@sethbling
https://t.co/itXryKYIni
#MineCraftEd
nickpatsianas
Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
@MGrundel
Was after this recently but forgot the name. Thanks for mentioning!
#MinecraftED
GumbyBlockhead
Mar 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
Maybe that is a question to pose to your students?
@NC12323
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/o59b9SvVEE
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:49 PM EST
Could MC be used for a quick way for a bar graph, pie chart, etc.?
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/iyodFRMenI
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4: Minecraft and coding with minecraft are mutually exclusive - so many wonderful uses for
#minecraft
outside CS
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
.
@pbjellygames
- can you share the resource your colleague did for my students on command blocking?
@youtube
#MineCraftEd
ghoward414
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
A5) Command blks & Rdstone are always considered, but Rdstone lamps, torches, & repeaters also have a very important part.
#MinecraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Mar 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
#minecrafted
I have shared this before but it's a presentation i shared about ways can use MC in classroom
https://t.co/reyktoM048
dannymaas
Feb 29 @ 9:46 PM EST
#erlcpl
https://t.co/zegCROwj4a
nickpatsianas
Mar 1 @ 8:57 PM EST
Forgot the link.
https://t.co/viHQfFNigc
#MinecraftED
The tools section has heaps of great stuff too.
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:58 PM EST
Thanks for attending & participating. Since we’re always looking for input, please share future topics
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/RHNAvBGuy7
GumbyBlockhead
Mar 1 @ 8:58 PM EST
Could a pencil be used for a quick way to create a bar graph, pie chart, etc? Do you know how to use a pencil?
#MinecraftEd
MathCraftPLC
Mar 1 @ 8:58 PM EST
Thanks
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/p5meoK55Ol
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:56 PM EST
this page is vital for command blockers
https://t.co/AWzNmSmQpX
and
https://t.co/lEic4zRRx6
#MinecraftEd
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 1 @ 8:58 PM EST
@MRAROOM12
Create w/Minecraft Edu (must pay), the World Library holds shared lessons
#MinecraftEd
MRAROOM12
Mar 1 @ 8:58 PM EST
S created Jamestown. Sish Ss could embed certain lessons within Minecraft for other Ss to explore
#MineCraftEd
#help
https://t.co/xkwJ6JlbBe
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 8:59 PM EST
https://t.co/C7bXRH2ZCq
shows thousands of commands.
#MineCraftEd
Silvergirl108
Mar 1 @ 8:59 PM EST
A5 My Ss r always sharing their creations and new tools for MC. Ss spend ++ time studying MC - gd reason to incl it in lessons!
#minecrafted
_Saul_Garza
Mar 1 @ 8:59 PM EST
@GumbyBlockhead
#relatable
#computerscience
#innovationgenius
#ipencil6s
#MinecraftEd
NC12323
Mar 1 @ 9:00 PM EST
So is the time up?
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 1 @ 9:00 PM EST
Thanks for a great chat everyone! Nice work
@mgrundel
and
@_saul_garZa
#MineCraftEd
spirrison
Mar 1 @ 9:00 PM EST
Collect resources from
#MineCraftEd
at
https://t.co/guA6FujGWG
https://t.co/1CRReVlJW9
@MGrundel
@_Saul_Garza
@PBJellyGames