#MineCraftEd Archive
This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday March 22, 2016
7:58 PM EDT
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q0 - Introduce yourself, where you’re from, and your role in education? Student or Teacher?
#MineCraftED
https://t.co/qSgRRZZnHH
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to
#MinecraftED
Please Introduce Yourself, Where From, and Role in Ed.
https://t.co/pC3rdUCDGP
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Hello
#MinecraftED
Welcome to our chat on Math in Minecraft I'm Jim Pike a teacher from LA
tisinaction
Mar 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
A0 Rachel from WV. Technology Integration Specialist
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joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
#MinecraftED
Welcome and introduce yourselfs
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
@tisinaction
Hey Rachel, thanks for joining us tonight! Always find your voice valuable!
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Welcome and please Introduce yourself, who are you, where from and are you a teacher or student or other?
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kfblades
Mar 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Kathy from NC. Instructional Tech Facilitator.
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tisinaction
Mar 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
@MGrundel
:) Glad to be here! I may be a STEM teacher next year and that excites me!
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
@tisinaction
Welcome Rachel and thanks for sharing your voice tonight.
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johnmillerEDU
Mar 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
A0 John Miller from California. 7th grade history teacher.
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
@kfblades
Welcome Kathy, thanks for joining us tonight as we discuss raising Ss achievement in Mathematics w/
#Minecraft
#MinecraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
@tisinaction
Awesome, I am working towards a similar goal.
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itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hi
#minecrafted
friends! Spiri from PA, 3rd grade G&T, watch great Hockey game 😊
BlueFrogPD
Mar 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
joining
#MineCraftED
for the first time. Very new to the game but looking for new ways to engage kids.
heidinelt
Mar 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Heidi from KY - elementary librarian - bouncing in and out of
#minecrafted
tonight
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@johnmillerEDU
Welcome John, thanks for joining us. Are you planning on attending MineCon in Sept?
#MineCraftED
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
I love hockey who is your favorite team
#MinecraftED
johnmillerEDU
Mar 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@MGrundel
Absolutely! If I can get tickets. :-)
#MineCraftED
RunningTr33
Mar 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
#minecraftED
@MGrundel
5th grade student of
@joakleyiii
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
Welcome Spiri, so glad you’re hear.
#MinecraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Come join us for
#minecrafted
with
@joakleyiii
talking on the topic: Crafting MATH In Minecraft!
https://t.co/UvMVY947iz
MrGalb
Mar 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hey folks. Jared, teacher from Edmonton Alberta.
#minecrafted
kfblades
Mar 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
@BlueFrogPD
Me too. Thankful to have a 13 yr old mine crafter mentor.
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
@BlueFrogPD
Welcome Paige, looking forward to learning with you, sometimes a fresh perspective adds new insight
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
@heidinelt
Thanks for joining us Heidi, welcome to the chat.
#MinecraftED
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
@MGrundel
Thank you Mark, I'll be here for a bit, then getting Gabe from jazz band, then back to the chat
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
@RunningTr33
@joakleyiii
Awesome! Love the
#stuvoice
, glad you can join us on
#MinecraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
@RunningTr33
@MGrundel
@joakleyiii
Welcome Running Tree! We're glad to have your voice especially! Thanks for joining in
#MineCraftED
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
#MinecraftED
Hi runningtree so glad you can be here
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Steve from NJ here. I support awesome middle school students in creating their own games
#gbl
#gdwams
@gdwams
#MineCraftEd
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@joakleyiii
I'm a proud Flyers Gal 😊
#FlyersForever
#minecrafted
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
#minecrafted
Akash from wams, here to learn about some minecraft mania up top!
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@MrGalb
Thanks for joining us Jared. Any new builds this week in
#MineCraft
?
#MineCraftED
jtbr1919
Mar 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
John, student! I'm glad to be here!
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@BlueFrogPD
#MineCraftED
Well you've come to the best place, We're Educators and Minecraft Professionals here to grow together
duxxfeminafacti
Mar 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hello Crafters!Teri from L.A. New to this chatter
#MineCraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@kfblades
@BlueFrogPD
Those are the best mentors! But if you need an adult mentor, I'm an official
#minecraftmentor
:)
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
@MGrundel
Hey Spiri! how are things :D You're quite the regular now! Almost more than me :D
#MineCraftED
RunningTr33
Mar 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@joakleyiii
#MineCraftED
Thanks Mr.pike im glad to be here
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@MGrundel
@johnmillerEDU
#minecon
!!!! I certainly hope to be going!
#MineCraftEd
MrGalb
Mar 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@MGrundel
Ss started building fur trade forts around Alberta this week. How bout you?
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@jtbr1919
Hey John, thanks for consistently supporting our chat, your
#stuvoice
is so valuable to us. Any new builds this week?
#MinecraftED
Allegro1225
Mar 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@irvspanish
Is the
#MinecraftEd
chat you told me about last week going to be on Twitter, or YouTube, or...?
RunningTr33
Mar 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
@MGrundel
@joakleyiii
#MineCraftED
Thanks (:
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: TEACHERS - What are the challenges of teaching mathematics and how can games address this?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/6fkZ0Wx1la
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
@BlueFrogPD
Welcome!
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
8:10 Q1 STUDENTS - What makes you Love or Hate learning Math?
#MineCraftED
https://t.co/lEZTsftbKJ
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
#MinecraftED
Question 1
https://t.co/FVSO3DnMrI
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@kfblades
@BlueFrogPD
#MineCraftED
Hey Steve! You're the MVP of Minecraft Mentors imho. Welcome to the chat!
jtbr1919
Mar 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
@MGrundel
Thanks! No new builds yet, but be prepared, good things coming soon...
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
@Allegro1225
@irvspanish
We’re chatting now, just follow the
#MinecraftED
hashtag, we’re talking about Mathematics &
#Minecraft
kfblades
Mar 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@BlueFrogPD
That would be gr8. You are probably a tad more patient.
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joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Rout practice can be tedious and boring but is necessary for fluency.
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: (from student sitting next to me) Love that there are exact answers; hate having to understand the concept
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
@Allegro1225
@irvspanish
Here on Twitter! using the
#MineCraftED
and we tweet discuss. U AND I must talk soon about music and MC
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@johnmillerEDU
Would love to as well, but I will also be happy to do
#Ecet2NJPA
#MineCraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: (from other student sitting next to me): It's easy :)
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jtbr1919
Mar 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: Though I am not a teacher, I would say that struggles in learning Math would be patterns to solve things faster.
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RunningTr33
Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
@MGrundel
#MineCraftED
@joakleyiii
i like learning math because i know i can use math in games and in real life.
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
#minecrafted
A1: as a student I love algebra, it's just the principal of it, I imagine every amount of data as gears making an equation
tisinaction
Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Love project-based, hands on stuff best. Hate vague directions on how to solve something
#MineCraftED
heidinelt
Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1. I don't teach math so I'm going to answer as a former student of math - the whole thing was scary to me!
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: As teacher I would say the pacing as it becomes a challenge when certain students don't understand the concepts
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
@jtbr1919
@MGrundel
Welcome back Student jtbr. Good to have your voice in this one :D
#MineCraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
@akashcoolman123
AKASH!
#MineCraftEd
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
@MGrundel
This is one of my fave chats, love the positive energy & awesome ideas, lots of good people here
#minecrafted
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Teaching how to read algebra as a language
#MinecraftED
MrGalb
Mar 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: visualizing number sense and mental math. MC is beautiful solution
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@jtbr1919
how bout as a student - what do you love / hate about learning math?
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
DON't Forget there are Q1's for Students Specifically and For Teachers. Answer both if you can.. put yourself in others Shoes.
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mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@jtbr1919
JDT in the house!
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: In 5th grade many Ss are required to think abstractly but are still concrete thinkers, games provide visuals & interactions
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joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@heidinelt
I found a lot of my Ss are scared math
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@MGrundel
@johnmillerEDU
you will LOVE
#ecet2njpa
- I wish there wasn't a conflict!!!
#MineCraftEd
jtbr1919
Mar 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
Woo! I would say that hard parts would be getting through the idea of it for kinetic learners who like to touch/feel
#MineCraftEd
RunningTr33
Mar 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
@MGrundel
#MineCraftED
@joakleyiii
i like learning math because i know i can use math in games and in real life.
heidinelt
Mar 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@joakleyiii
I think it was because I never felt like I could get the answer fast enough.
#minecrafted
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
What do you feel the most common misconceptions are,
#MinecraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
@jtbr1919
As a student I always loved finding and recognizing patterns in Mathematics
#MineCraftED
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
#minecrafted
I make math work
https://t.co/cV974OwDXk
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1
#MineCraftED
Personally I was never good with math. For me I could not understand WHY it was important, till later in life.
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@jtbr1919
#MinecraftED
it was like solving puzzles for me
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
#MinecraftED
Games can tell a story to hold focus
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
@heidinelt
#MineCraftED
I know me too! I was more the Language Arts and History Kid! I just didn't see it as fun. :D
pburgstem
Mar 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1: Learning gaps can be tough. As a student, if I didn't get something, I wasn't ready to move on and felt incompetent.
#minecrafted
tisinaction
Mar 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
@heidinelt
Oooh same here!
#MineCraftED
pburgstem
Mar 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1: If games can address the learning gaps and help Ss catch up, it can give them the platform to feel confident and able.
#minecrafted
heidinelt
Mar 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
I think if someone could have made a Language Arts/History connection to math for me - I would've bought in more
#minecrafted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
Running Tree it's awesome when you can see the purpose to it!
https://t.co/0geYf41Cv9
RunningTr33
Mar 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
@MGrundel
#MineCraftED
@joakleyiii
i like learning math because i know i can use math in games and in real life.
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
Games can entertain to increasing engagement.
Allegro1225
Mar 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
For me, I teach to the "middle." That way, the "advanced" kids aren't bored & the kids who need help aren't lost.
#minecrafted
duxxfeminafacti
Mar 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@heidinelt
I agree. Wish I had Minecraft to play w/math when I was a kid
#MineCraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1 cont- Another challenge is building a solid foundation to move on to higher level skills, many students are left behind.
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Valid point! How to balance the playing field w/ diverse levels of understanding!
#minecrafted
How do you do it?
https://t.co/MdfGGNBNdB
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: As teacher I would say the pacing as it becomes a challenge when certain students don't understand the concepts
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@heidinelt
@PBJellyGames
Games have that advantage, think of managing money in old school oregon trail!
#MineCraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@Allegro1225
I have gone with a choice based model but I teach an elective so sequence of concepts not as critical
#MineCraftEd
Robert_Knurek
Mar 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1: Math scares students because it is continuously building on prior knowledge.
#minecrafted
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@heidinelt
How can games make this process more engaging so you can just enjoy the ride
#MinecraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@heidinelt
#MineCraftED
It's interesting that Games and game Design is driving more kids to see the value in Math!
#MineCraftED
@mr_isaacs
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@heidinelt
#MineCraftED
It's interesting that Games and game Design is driving more kids to see the value in Math!
#MineCraftED
@mr_isaacs
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
#minecrafted
https://t.co/j9Zsscz2WK
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@pburgstem
I find that games offer Ss the opportunity to demonstrate learning in a non-traditional way.
#MineCraftED
pburgstem
Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@MGrundel
True that. Ss can feel like they've been kicked in a pit and the teacher and the other Ss are looking down on them.
#minecrafted
Allegro1225
Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@heidinelt
@PBJellyGames
tend to retain it longer. (2/2)
#MineCraftED
duxxfeminafacti
Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
I would imagine that collaborating with other kids would be helpful
#MineCraftED
heidinelt
Mar 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@duxxfeminafacti
It makes the math a little more real - I bet I would have learned my times tables if I was crafting stuff
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2 TEACHERS - Where can you find mathematics in Minecraft? Share examples.
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/TnKASdk9JP
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
8:20 - Q2 STUDENTS - Where have you experienced Math in Minecraft?
#MineCraftED
https://t.co/CQs2YZhiNj
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
Q2
https://t.co/hpP3eo5rvL
pburgstem
Mar 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: 3x3 cube? Nuff said.
#minecrafted
heidinelt
Mar 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@joakleyiii
For me it may not be about the gaming - but more the making and building...I'm a creative mode fan
#minecrafted
jtbr1919
Mar 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: I have never really experienced math in MineCraft. But, I assume that Geometry would be a great use.
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2:
There's no math in
#minecraft
! (
#MineCraftEd
Allegro1225
Mar 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@Robert_Knurek
When I was learning calc, my biggest issue was not knowing *why* certain steps were done & what the
#s
meant.
#MineCraftED
tisinaction
Mar 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: Have not, but will with my
#Minecraft
Makershop this summer with architecture design
#MineCraftED
Robert_Knurek
Mar 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
The further students proceed through mathematics, the more potential for gaps. Games can be a fun way to close these gaps.
#minecrafted
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
#Minecrafted
A2: well if I have two chickens and then i cook one I should have..just kidding redstone and sticky pistons
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@Allegro1225
@heidinelt
Not only because of the motivation of gamers, but also there's emotional, tactile, and immersion
#MineCraftED
pburgstem
Mar 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@Robert_Knurek
Hey Bobby!
#minecrafted
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
Algabra
https://t.co/9DxsHPgCfq
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
#Minecrafted
A2 Cont: I think this is juts me but I know 1 meter is ! block so i like to mark throughout my worlds a km
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@Robert_Knurek
Can we use games like
#Minecraft
to help eliminate that fear and close some gaps? How
#MineCraftED
heidinelt
Mar 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2.1 My colleague
@stephperks1
did some incredible building activities that connected to math goals w/1st grdrs
#minecrafted
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
#MinecraftED
@MathCraftPLC
Long division algorithms
https://t.co/gJZ1VYIMTU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
@duxxfeminafacti
Welcome to the Chat Teresa!
#MineCraftED
Collaboration certainly helps kids share in learning. Accountability increases
Allegro1225
Mar 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
@BlueFrogPD
@mr_isaacs
Yes! Scaffolding is an excellent approach. :)
#minecrafted
MrGalb
Mar 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: this is why Minecraft doesn't smell dirty like other learning games. You are doing math without even realizing it
#minecrafted
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
#MinecraftED
Ratio
https://t.co/UzLxcxlayN
duxxfeminafacti
Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@heidinelt
me too
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2 - I have so many for A2. Minecraft Engagement with Fireworks
https://t.co/69OyKhLe0s
Using
#MineCraftED
game elements is important.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2 - I have so many for A2. Minecraft Engagement with Fireworks
https://t.co/VnsZPFg4fQ
Using
#MineCraftED
game elements is important.
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@pburgstem
Just don’t dig straight down! I think letting those Ss work in a nontraditional manner while slower, helps fill gaps
#MineCraftED
johnmillerEDU
Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2 Data gathering like arrows on target out of 10, fish caught over time, creeper crater radius. Fun stuff!
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2 - MineCraft's Gravity, Terminal Velocity, Schwartzchild Radius, Spin Velocity and more.
https://t.co/RjswVf8Z4C
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2 - MineCraft's Gravity, Terminal Velocity, Schwartzchild Radius, Spin Velocity and more.
https://t.co/gSzajvUfTL
#MineCraftED
Robert_Knurek
Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@MGrundel
tasks such as bar modeling with the bricks in mine craft can help students of all levels
#minecrafted
Allegro1225
Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
@heidinelt
application for it. Games are a perfect way to accomplish this "practical application". :)
#minecrafted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2 - Mandelbrot With Command Blocks
https://t.co/309r78Y0fz
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2 - Mandelbrot With Command Blocks
https://t.co/R9OkhqARyU
#MineCraftED
MrGalb
Mar 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
It's the teachers job to bring the math out of the experience or create the potential
#minecrafted
MarkC_Author
Mar 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
#MinecraftEd
Have you seen Sethbling’s graphing in Minecraft?
https://t.co/Mg5EZr2qVA
pburgstem
Mar 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
@MGrundel
Haha. I see what you did there, sir.
#minecrafted
RunningTr33
Mar 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
#MineCraftED
see many types of math in houses i see perimeters, in pixel art i see percents. in a Minecraft world.
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2: Math is inherent in the game but we mustn't try to 'teach math' in
#minecraft
minecraft<>worksheet
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2- Minecraft Fractals: Fractal Explorer - A Series of Basic Fractals in MineCraft.
https://t.co/AfVhv65AEq
#MineCraftED
MarkC_Author
Mar 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
#MinecraftEd
Sethbling also did 3D surface plotting,
https://t.co/U7j0kgyNig
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2- Minecraft Fractals: Fractal Explorer - A Series of Basic Fractals in MineCraft.
https://t.co/6e4wAy3meK
#MineCraftED
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
#Minecrafted
when you build a minecraft elevator, if you mess up one number or block placement the world crashes
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Ss recognize and create patterns and rules in
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/k5LIMjEl14
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2 - Conway's Cellular Automaton - by
@accidentalgames
https://t.co/GJA2ZrUOES
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2 - Conway's Cellular Automaton - by
@accidentalgames
https://t.co/fVVNWQnbvf
#MineCraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
@akashcoolman123
This is a real example of the importance of math from a functional standpoint!
#MineCraftEd
pburgstem
Mar 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Wow! Great math ideas in this chat tonight!
#minecrafted
Robert_Knurek
Mar 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
@johnmillerEDU
that's a great idea! Gathering data through mine craft instead of the typical word problem giving it to you
#minecrafted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@Robert_Knurek
Brilliant thought Bobby! Games also help students ignore those gaps right!
#MineCraftED
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2) Area & perimeter, fractions, measuring, algebraic architecture
#minecrafted
Allegro1225
Mar 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@MarkC_Author
solving skills.
#minecraftED
(2/2)
duxxfeminafacti
Mar 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
When the guys were recreating our school, they applied math for proportions. Smart.
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
HAHAHA! That's too too funny Steve.
https://t.co/z00maWLjkD
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2:
There's no math in
#minecraft
! (
#MineCraftEd
Allegro1225
Mar 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@BlueFrogPD
How would you go about doing so?
#minecrafted
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
https://t.co/Bi72QLW9ew
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@jtbr1919
Geometry in some aspects is tough, in others great! Symmetry is GREAT!, Spherical stuff not so much
#MineCraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A2: the beauty of math in
#minecraft
is that it is the 'real world' examples of math that we want kids to understand
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@heidinelt
@joakleyiii
Just recognize that Creative is not a motivator for all. Some like a bit but prefer to play survival
#Minecrafted
heidinelt
Mar 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@Robert_Knurek
@johnmillerEDU
two minecraft carts left different stations at the same time
#minecrafted
- really it does make perfect sense
Allegro1225
Mar 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@MrGalb
Yes, indeed. It combines so many different elements, from math to architecture to programming, music, and more.
#minecrafted
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
function application of geometry
https://t.co/STeTisex16
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3 TEACHERS - What are the pros and cons of teaching Mathematics with Minecraft?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/AWWhP3lOnb
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3 STUDENTS - What are the pros and cons of learning math within Minecraft?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/LtRfhqvnyt
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
#MineCraftEd
Geometry
https://t.co/2B0cIZvl4T
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Here is a 3Act Math I worked on in YouTube w/ TinkerCad, Ss loved creating and developing Qs.
https://t.co/LwGS0SsWWy
#MineCraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Here is a 3Act Math I worked on in YouTube w/ TinkerCad, Ss loved creating and developing Qs.
https://t.co/Oiso1fHbQC
#MineCraftED
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
#MinecraftED
Q3
https://t.co/Jd7o5iKSbR
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
#MinecraftED
Pros can teach conceptual and procedural math concepts at the same time
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: Con - Ss spend a great deal of time in the actual building phase, few problems are solved. Adv - greater depth of knowledge
#MinecraftED
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
#MinecraftED
You can see the math when you look at it. pro
RunningTr33
Mar 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
#MineCraftED
in Minecraft it's easy to build most areas and most equations but it's easer to do longer math problems on paper.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@MarkC_Author
Hey Mark! Welcome back to
#MineCraftED
good to see you again
tisinaction
Mar 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: I'd say the time consuming issue of building to demonstrate concepts
#MineCraftED
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
#minecrafted
A3: well if you are taking the SAt's you are completely conscious not subconsciously doing things, and that transition is tough
duxxfeminafacti
Mar 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
Thanks! I love the way the kids help each other but are really teaching each other
#MineCraftED
heidinelt
Mar 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3. for a conit takes time to establish witht the younger kids the expectation that they must attend to the learning goal
#minecrafted
RunningTr33
Mar 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@joakleyiii
#MineCraftED
i see a square out of triangles 0_o
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@heidinelt
I think like any other learning, we need to set up expectations and rules. We also need to allow time for open build
#MineCraftED
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@duxxfeminafacti
@PBJellyGames
Colabortation is a big plus when teaching anything
#MineCraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: con: when we force the teaching into the game. Pro: true PBL that invokes crit thinking and real world math
#minecraftED
Robert_Knurek
Mar 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: Pro - Sense of accomplishment after 'building' an answer and seeing their work in a different representation
#minecrafted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@duxxfeminafacti
"We Learn Most through teaching others" - Quote YES YES YES Teresa :D It's amazing isn't it! :D
#MineCraftED
AnIowaTeacher
Mar 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: Pro: engagement like crazy! Con: distractions like crazy too!
#minecrafted
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
#minecrafted
A3: pro is is there a problem officer, yes this one, * solves math geometry problem*
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
#MinecraftED
Walking the line of fun and work.
duxxfeminafacti
Mar 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@joakleyiii
@PBJellyGames
so much less stress. Great conditions for learning
#MineCraftED
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3) Pro: Ss create their own math world, ownership, meaningful to Ss Con: time involved, difficult to assess
#minecrafted
heidinelt
Mar 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@MGrundel
absolutely the open build goal often is motivation for students to get that learning objective accomplished
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A3: con: turning every minecraft activity into a reason to figure out surface area minecraft<>worksheet
#minecraftED
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
#MinecraftED
Time management when Ss get distracted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
100% Agree with this! But lets replace Acronym PBL with GBL - Same thing! A true game challenges
#MineCraftED
https://t.co/p3ymqS8KSN
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: con: when we force the teaching into the game. Pro: true PBL that invokes crit thinking and real world math
#minecraftED
ldouthit
Mar 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Hello! Just joining...got delayed! Lisa Douthit KC Just getting ready to intro MCEdu in a new school! Yay
#MineCraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
same thing for sure!
#gbl
#minecraftED
AnIowaTeacher
Mar 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
Could see the time as less of an issue if we worked block schedule. Traditional 45 minute classes = tough to do!
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A3: pro: when we start with a design challenge con: when teacher 'creates' all the problems
#minecraftED
AnIowaTeacher
Mar 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Oops - Darin, 6th/8th reading/language arts T from Iowa. Still learning MC on my own, hoping to add it something this quarter.
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Can also use Minecraft to calculate cost of builds, weights of builds, ties in conversions and finances
#MineCraftED
ldouthit
Mar 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
So true!
#minecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@AnIowaTeacher
Hey Darin, thanks for joining us!
#MineCraftED
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
#minecrafted
it's algebra time lets divide through the work
https://t.co/uaqXjgxXS8
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@ldouthit
Welcome, thanks for checking us out.
#MineCraftED
duxxfeminafacti
Mar 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@AnIowaTeacher
@itsmeSpiri
True. Block is easier. But it's so fun, kids ask to come in on their own time too.
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
@MGrundel
Love this!
AnIowaTeacher
Mar 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@MGrundel
Just doing as the kids do: multi-tasking making supper and chatting! :)
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4 TEACHERS - What type of Assessment work well with Minecraft? And What doesn’t?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/MS1UJqcGgs
Catherine_D2013
Mar 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Hey everyone
#minecrafted
jumping in late. Have recently had my littles showing their understanding of multiplying by building Array cities
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4 STUDENTS - What have you built in Minecraft to show your learning in mathematics?
#MineCraftED
https://t.co/T9zte0OFqQ
AnIowaTeacher
Mar 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@duxxfeminafacti
@itsmeSpiri
Absolutely! I've got a group of boys who'd go crazy with something like this!
#MineCraftED
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
Q4
https://t.co/k6idTwwgJq
itsmeSpiri
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@AnIowaTeacher
even with block scheduling, hard to get in during certain time of year
#minecrafted
dandanscience
Mar 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Dan here special Ed science in NJ srry lil late Ss create virtual society they assign monetary value etc
#math
#MinecraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@Catherine_D2013
That sounds awesome! Do you have a screen shot!
#MinecraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@Catherine_D2013
NICE! Please Share! Perfect timing for Q4
#MineCraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@Catherine_D2013
tell us more!
#MinecraftED
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
#Minecrafted
A4: well i built a minecraft elevator, and that took meticulous work!
duxxfeminafacti
Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A:4 I'm a newbie. Had kids record a screencast tour to show me their work.
#MineCraftED
AnIowaTeacher
Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Brilliant! :)
#MineCraftED
#edchat
https://t.co/FjKrafHCBv
Catherine_D2013
Mar 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Hey everyone
#minecrafted
jumping in late. Have recently had my littles showing their understanding of multiplying by building Array cities
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
#MinecraftED
videos make great assessments
https://t.co/o9HtOIsnjj
Catherine_D2013
Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Hmm I've used Minecraft for measurement, graphing, place value, fractions so far this year
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@dandanscience
I had a S do this, where he developed a paper currency! We had to create a redstone lock to keep his paper safe
#MineCraftED
RunningTr33
Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
#mineCraftED
building houses & skyscraper is fun & difficult but hardest thing is making and solving problems in Minecraft.
Allegro1225
Mar 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
@AnIowaTeacher
No pun intended there, right? ;)
#minecrafted
MrGalb
Mar 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Physio calls. My tag team partner
@Catherine_D2013
is takin over for me
#minecrafted
it was great, thanks!
https://t.co/KUHVeI2bGc
Catherine_D2013
Mar 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
I don't have it here at home but I'll tweet something out tomorrow on the
#Minecrafted
hashtag for sure
MatthewFarber
Mar 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4 Authentic assessment rubric on learning goals met from play. Don't assess how Ss play, just knowledge transfer
#MinecraftED
duxxfeminafacti
Mar 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@AnIowaTeacher
@itsmeSpiri
do it. They'll live it. Mine are all boys. They love it!
#MineCraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@duxxfeminafacti
Thats brilliant, allow Ss to take on leadership role, empower them to Teach.
#MineCraftED
ldouthit
Mar 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4) As a media tech, do not grade, so collaboration, prob solving, curricular connections w/o boundaries are at the forefront
#minecrafted
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
https://t.co/uqhbtEM6j2
#MineCraftED
Allegro1225
Mar 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@Catherine_D2013
Same. And the concept of currency, too. :)
#minecrafted
MatthewFarber
Mar 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4 I use screenshot & video evidence on Google Doc with captions and reflection as assessment strategy
#MinecraftED
Catherine_D2013
Mar 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
starting a project with gr 4 Ss in coming weeks. They are challenged to build apartment tower in new arena district.
#minecrafted
ldouthit
Mar 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
LOVE the 2 Set of Qs for Ss or Ts!
#minecrafted
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
Q4 Ss can make Spreadsheets on XL to go with crafting plans.
RunningTr33
Mar 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
cool but
@joakleyiii
has found a more effecent and compact way to make just that (c:]
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@MatthewFarber
Do you have any examples or samples to share? Sounds pretty interesting!
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
The Gamification Maste himself! Very great multi-medium assessments here.
#MineCraftED
https://t.co/xvjmtTdYW5
MatthewFarber
Mar 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4 I use screenshot & video evidence on Google Doc with captions and reflection as assessment strategy
#MinecraftED
Catherine_D2013
Mar 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Teacher & I have goal of hitting measurement, Ss will have a budget to spend on materials so $$ concepts
#minecrafted
ldouthit
Mar 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@Catherine_D2013
Any pics of their build?
#MineCraftED
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@Catherine_D2013
Can we collaborate I would love to help
#MineCraftED
h_james18
Mar 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
I followed
@AnIowaTeacher
to this chat. I had no idea that it existed! Thank you Darin. Will catch up on what I've missed.
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
@ldouthit
We are determined to make this a collaborative learning space. Thanks!
#MineCraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
@h_james18
Thanks for stopping in.
#MineCraftED
Catherine_D2013
Mar 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
@ldouthit
will have some tomorrow for sure
#minecrafted
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
#MinecraftED
sometimes playing the game can be an assessment in its self
ldouthit
Mar 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
Another great assessment cold be saving chat logs/conversations! So rewarding!
#MineCraftED
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
#Minecrafted
how many chickens aren't needed in this pen anymore
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
Edmodo chat pages
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A4: Having Ss create own tasks in
#Minecraft
can serve as assessments. IE: patterns/rules, ratios, graphs,
#MineCraftED
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
Writing world problems base4d on their Minecraft challenges
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
That's one of the ways that we do it in
@MineGageEdu
Keep track of all interactions, answers ect
#MineCraftED
https://t.co/YVe84V5WEX
ldouthit
Mar 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
Another great assessment cold be saving chat logs/conversations! So rewarding!
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5 STUDENTS - What do you think teachers need to learn in Minecraft to make math more fun?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/FMnDSRC6Zy
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5 TEACHERS - What resources/tools work well w/ Minecraft to support learning exp in Math curriculum?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/TPE9oSKeOH
h_james18
Mar 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A4 collaborative assessment: teams reflect on what worked well, where they encountered difficulties.
#MinecraftED
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
Q5
https://t.co/or0midw8kL
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@Catherine_D2013
@ldouthit
Yes Please do Catharine. How are things with you btw! Hope all's well
#MineCraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: Said a lot, but will repeat, Screencasts work great for assessments.
#MinecraftED
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
https://t.co/OUsWXzfkwe
#MinecraftED
Minecraft and Maker can be good friends
duxxfeminafacti
Mar 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@h_james18
yes. reflection is must! Especially for the teacher.
#MineCraftED
RunningTr33
Mar 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
#mineCraftED
teachers need to make things fun & interesting or a game at the end at the part of math as a incentive to finish.
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
#minecrafted
A5: simple,limits all teachers need to understand the limits of minecraft, the student and the real world to be good teachers
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
XL Spreadsheets and even standardized test If you build them in the game
ldouthit
Mar 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@MGrundel
Also Ss live touring others through world! Also give Ss autheticity!
#MineCraftED
h_james18
Mar 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5 Open ended build challenges. Also asking your learners how a concept could be best represented using Minecraft.
#MineCraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
I often hear this. It's about breaking down the disconnect between Minecraft the Game vs Lesson.
https://t.co/LXr0zTAkbb
RunningTr33
Mar 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
#mineCraftED
teachers need to make things fun & interesting or a game at the end at the part of math as a incentive to finish.
dandanscience
Mar 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Q5 YouTube brings authentic audience to Ss
#MinecraftED
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
https://t.co/C8lLEHkfDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@joakleyiii
Yes, Have you seen
@shapeways
#mineways
? Can 3D schematics. Or use TinkerCad or MagicaVoxel to import
https://t.co/V8YebXPmNv
duxxfeminafacti
Mar 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@RunningTr33
@PBJellyGames
Getting the chance to use pro recording device (snowball mic) was a small incentive.
#MineCraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@dandanscience
I find YouTube/screencast is so powerful, gives Ss a authentic audience.
https://t.co/E7zY07Z1gA
#MinecraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
https://t.co/cQ6UlWOvMn
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A5 - Remember that Minecraft IS A GAME. Turning it into a worksheet is not authentic and leads to less engagement then making it a game!
Allegro1225
Mar 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
And it's an uphill battle as far as district approval/funding is concerned. :/
#minecrafted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A5
#MineCraftED
Lessons can be Quests, Roleplay, Adventures, Puzzles, Activities, Battles with Rewards Ect.
https://t.co/0Bg3DEp9ix
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A5 - Remember that Minecraft IS A GAME. Turning it into a worksheet is not authentic and leads to less engagement then making it a game!
ldouthit
Mar 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A5) MCEdu Teachers Group is one of my goto places for keeping up to date. Twitter too. Tools
@WorldPainter
!
#MineCraftED
duxxfeminafacti
Mar 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
This was cool. Thanks for the ideas!
#MineCraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@h_james18
I think that adds so much, keeping the sandbox element in the game.
#MineCraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@ldouthit
Yes, like a virtual gallery walk.
#MinecraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
Thanks to everyone for their insights and contributions tonight! Thank you
@joakleyiii
for Hosting with us!
@MGrundel
joakleyiii
Mar 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@Catherine_D2013
I have some design lessons on construction and architecture lets chat over the week
#MineCraftED
https://t.co/FVIlTgra3y
Allegro1225
Mar 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
And it's an uphill battle as far as district approval/funding is concerned. :/
#minecrafted
akashcoolman123
Mar 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
#minecrafted
there will be a blog about this chat on
https://t.co/KwkdXAkcOB
spirrison
Mar 22 @ 9:00 PM EDT
#MineCraftEd
was rich w/great ideas! Save & share them with a transcript at
https://t.co/guA6FujGWG
@joakleyiii
@PBJellyGames
@MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Mar 22 @ 9:00 PM EDT
#MineCraftED
Join us again next week for another Topic! Don't forget to Outtro who you are! Student or Teacher and what you want for Topics
ldouthit
Mar 22 @ 9:00 PM EDT
MCEdus ability to be open ended or applied to wide range of things is its beauty!
#MineCraftED
https://t.co/g2g0kcfyl4
h_james18
Mar 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5 Open ended build challenges. Also asking your learners how a concept could be best represented using Minecraft.
#MineCraftED
mr_isaacs
Mar 22 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Tomorrow night on
#edtechbridge
we will be chatting about coding and robotics. Join us
#minecraftEd
and
#games4ed
friends!