#MinecraftEDU Archive
This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday September 5, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q0 Intro – Welcome to the
#MinecraftEDU
Chat. Introduce yourself, Name Role & Location. What are your favorite examples of Serious Games?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q0 Intro – Welcome to the
#MinecraftEDU
Chat. Introduce yourself, Name Role & Location. What are your favorite examples of Serious Games?
mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hey my people. Steve checking in from shop rite after an inservice day presented by
@rickwormeli2
how's everyone?
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hello Everyone
#MinecraftEDU
I'm
@PBJellyGames
and I love
#MinecraftEDU
as a Game Design tool for learning. Hoping for a great discussion.
seanmarnold
Sep 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Sean from NYC here-happy to join in the
#MinecraftEDU
fun
In reply to @PBJellyGames
chellymil
Sep 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Rachelles my name, gaming is my errrr .... game?
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Mr_Ullman
Sep 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT
A0 Jordan...5th grade T from Princeton, NJ. Serious game...like Myst? That was pretty freakin' serious back in the day...
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Nice! Happy first day of school. When do the kids start?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @rickwormeli2
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Welcome Sean! Have the students started yet?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @seanmarnold, @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Well I hope that you are serious about gaming! Because that is tonights topic.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @chellymil
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hey Brotha! Buy Cookies and a new BoardGame :D
#MinecraftEDU
Excited to see some of the Games your Ss create this yr
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @rickwormeli2
lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:04 PM EDT
A0: Hello! Lynne Telfer here, Educator, Melbourne - Minecraft and exploring and creating new serious VR experiences
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hey Sean! Good to see you here.
#MinecraftEDU
Looking forward to your input on this chat.
In reply to @seanmarnold
MuseumGirlSarah
Sep 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT
A0: Sarah, Digital Content Producer in Toronto. Grew up on King's Quest & Myst, now hooked on Minecraft & Mass Effect
#MinecraftEDU
seanmarnold
Sep 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT
We started today, just getting set-students on Thursday
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In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Steve from NJ. I love episodic adventures
@telltalegames
titles. Think there's great potential for serious narrative games
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q0 Intro – Welcome to the
#MinecraftEDU
Chat. Introduce yourself, Name Role & Location. What are your favorite examples of Serious Games?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hey there
#MinecraftEDU
Tonight's chat has a few more questions to keep things moving quickly tonight. Bring your friends and lets learn!
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Myst is 100% a Serious Game! Thanks for joining jordan.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mr_Ullman
Mr_Ullman
Sep 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT
I loved those Sierra games...they came on like 8-9 3.5" disks!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah
seanmarnold
Sep 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT
I’m always glad for your
#MinecraftEDU
expertise
In reply to @PBJellyGames
mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hey sean! Why did I think you were in CA?
#minecraftedu
In reply to @seanmarnold, @PBJellyGames
iwearthecrowns
Sep 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hello
#minecraftedu
Happy first day back to NJ/NY teachers! Knives here joining you from my new office
#ItsStillAMess
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hahahah! Nice one Rachelle! How are you?
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In reply to @chellymil
mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Has
@iwearthecrowns
joined the party?
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:06 PM EDT
What are some of the serious VR games you have played? Used with kids?
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In reply to @lynnetelfer
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Loved Myst as a kid, great puzzles!
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In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah
mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Thursday!
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In reply to @MGrundel, @rickwormeli2
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT
I was a prince of Persia fan myself.
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In reply to @Mr_Ullman, @MuseumGirlSarah
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Heya Jordan!
#MinecraftEDU
Awesome! I enjoyed Myst! Frankly I also consider those games to be serious. Just missing defined purpose.
In reply to @Mr_Ullman
mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Can't wait to see you at
#minefaire
Philly!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @chellymil
seanmarnold
Sep 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
I’ve been to CA, but it’s been a few years unless you count traversing the Golden Gate in
@googleearth
VR
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In reply to @mr_isaacs, @PBJellyGames, @googleearth
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Mark G from NJ, co-founder of the chat. I have been playing the Assassin's Creed Series, when I can find the time.
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hey Lynne! Welcome to the Party! VR and Serious could be huge soon!
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In reply to @lynnetelfer
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Send us a pic of the new place! Cheers and congrats.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @iwearthecrowns
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Q1 – What is the difference between using a serious game and other game based, or gamified methods?
#Minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Q1 – What is the difference between using a serious game and other game based, or gamified methods for learning?
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT
I am very much involved in VR and Education sessions :)
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT
OMG Kings Quest Series was my Ultimate Fave. All the Sierra Quests I enjoyed, Space, Kings, Police Etc.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah
iwearthecrowns
Sep 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT
I'm trying, but what is a serious game? One that I'm serious about playing? 😂
@PBJellyGames
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In reply to @mr_isaacs, @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT
I have done some VR w/ Unity and SketchFab, but mostly 3D Games w/ Unity. A simple 3D Game engine is Atmosphir
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Welcome Justin! Glad you could join us on tonight's chat.
#MinecraftEDU
JustinAglio
Sep 5 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Q0 -
@JustinAglio
, Dir. of Academic Achievement & District Innovation
@MontourSD
!
#Minecraft
EDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Yes! Steve! The Telltale games phenomenal serious game potential. Genre and technique can be great supports for Ts.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @telltalegames
iwearthecrowns
Sep 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Thanks! Still a work in progress.
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In reply to @MGrundel
iwearthecrowns
Sep 5 @ 8:10 PM EDT
And, I'm behind
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In reply to @mr_isaacs
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT
HEY My Dear! :D So glad you can join from the Shiny New Office! How are you?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @iwearthecrowns
lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT
a1: A serious game is designed specifically for learning skills and knowledge.
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:11 PM EDT
We'll together share that shortly :D
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In reply to @iwearthecrowns, @mr_isaacs
iwearthecrowns
Sep 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
It's just dusty right now. Doing great! How are you, darling?
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: In serious games, primary objective is fun, they are voluntary, and the learning is naturally embedded into the structure
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mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Think like the games they showcase at
@G4C
#minecraftedu
In reply to @iwearthecrowns, @PBJellyGames, @G4C
JustinAglio
Sep 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: They both are great for learning. I like when some serious games blend strategy or fun activities into the game!
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Q1 – What is the difference between using a serious game and other game based, or gamified methods for learning?
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seanmarnold
Sep 5 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Trying to understand serious game-one that’s not pure entertainment-was having fun on
@DragonBox
Algebra earlier and of course
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In reply to @MGrundel, @DragonBox
lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
a1: Ts are able to use entertainment games for education but it may not have been designed for that. Ts are creative :)
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 - Serious Game = Purposed Learning via the Wholistic Game Play. Usually designed to teach via the progression of the game
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Yes, serious games generally have deep strategy and take multiple plays to gain mastery. Perfect opportunity for learning
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @JustinAglio
Mr_Ullman
Sep 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Does Portal count? Lots of teachable stuff in there!
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MuseumGirlSarah
Sep 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: I think students have a very different mindset in terms of engagement when they're playing a "real game."
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT
I would say a serious game is a game you might play with your friends for entertainment. Think most console games or tabletop
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @seanmarnold, @DragonBox
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
This teaching could be Behavioral, Content, or Skill based, but a Serious Game requires non entertainment outcomes as purpose.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 - Serious Game = Purposed Learning via the Wholistic Game Play. Usually designed to teach via the progression of the game
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:14 PM EDT
It is SO easy, ridiculously easy compared to Unity. It is a beginners 3D Game engine.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer
iwearthecrowns
Sep 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A0: Cathy from NJ, former NYC commuter. Games I play seriously-
#SpiderSolitaire
#CodingGames
@MiniMetroGame
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1 = I actually agree with most of the work in this article by Andrzej
@GamifiedUK
https://t.co/QFHwLCke3K
Read this
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT
When playing serious games, esp. competitive ones, we often go beyond engagement. I have heard the term "grappling" used.
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In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1
#MinecraftEDU
One of most important things to consider w/ Game Based Learning and Serious Games vs. Gamification is True full Game use.
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Imagine grappling with the learning. It is a struggle and a challenge, but deeply fun, satisfying and rewarding.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2 – What are some examples of (commercial/non-profit/Serious Games) which you’ve used or would like to try with students?
#Minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2 – What are some examples of (commercial, non-profit, especially Serious Games) you’ve used / would like to try w/ students?
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Cathy, are you up to 4 suits in Spider yet?
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In reply to @iwearthecrowns, @MiniMetroGame
seanmarnold
Sep 5 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Oh, so a game that will seriously take a lot of time & effort, not a serious/world-changing goal-then I say Final Fantasy
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @DragonBox
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Portal counts as a Game based Learning opportunity imo. but missing defined serious outcome in design. Still a great GBL
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mr_Ullman
chellymil
Sep 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT
I feel like do t starve together is a serious game. Might be a cool one to let kids explore
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Yes! Final Fantasy has some serious world building + character development! I love the series, but have fallen terribly behind
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @seanmarnold, @DragonBox
AnIowaTeacher
Sep 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Q0 Hey
#minecraftedu
! Darin, 8th grade reading/language arts teacher coming from Java Johns in Decorah today! My serious game is MC. :)
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:19 PM EDT
And this is exactly what
#SeriousGames
are designed to do. They attempt to reach the level of good games with purpose.
#MinecraftEDU
MuseumGirlSarah
Sep 5 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: I think students have a very different mindset in terms of engagement when they're playing a "real game."
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lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT
a1: My Ss love GameDev Tycoon to explore the basics of game development problems.
#minecraftedu
seanmarnold
Sep 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT
I’ve used
@CivGame
and Spore-commercial games-with students successfully. Games that take a lot of time though are difficult
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @CivGame
MuseumGirlSarah
Sep 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: Working on Minecraft pilot. Did some tabletop gaming based on the blue whale exhibition that was a lot of fun.
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: In terms of Tabletop games - Ultimate Werewolf, Pandemic, Bloxels, Disruptus and many of the ThinkFun games
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Yes it's a challenge! That's why I encourage and support Ts to use
#MinecraftEdu
to design Custom Lesson Specific Serious Games for them
In reply to @seanmarnold, @CivGame
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Playing Portal 2 right now. The puzzles are good, and probably promotes great problem solving/crit thinking.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @Mr_Ullman
mpilakow
Sep 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Hi all! Melissa from Nebraska 11-12 ELA...jumping in and multitasking while cooking dinner :)
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Hey Dude.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @AnIowaTeacher
lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT
The Spore Editor is great for genetics and biology! Make a species suitable for an environment! Love that!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @seanmarnold, @PBJellyGames, @CivGame
MuseumGirlSarah
Sep 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT
And no one does museum-based D&D quite like
@danielhkwan
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @danielhkwan
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Hahaha, you're like the first person to say Minecraft! That's great. It is my 4-year olds first serious game too!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @AnIowaTeacher
mpilakow
Sep 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: Used Quandary last year, will def use it again w/my lower level srs. Good for fact/opinion and problem solving
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2 One of my Fave Games for Physics and Matter right now is Oxygen Not Included - Huge critical thinking value in that game!
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT
I did not know that is a game. My wife was huge into RollerCoaster Tycoon a few years back. I need to look it up!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer
JustinAglio
Sep 5 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2:
#Pittsburgh
is home to so many amazing leaders in educational gaming!!!
@cmuetc
@J_Balash
@jessedreams
@schellgames
& more
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2 – What are some examples of (commercial/non-profit/Serious Games) which you’ve used or would like to try with students?
#Minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Q5 – What are some ways that we can bring students and student voice into the
#MinecraftEdu
serious learning game design process?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2
#MinecraftEdu
Of course my number one is Minecraft, but that is because as Educators we can easily Create Serious Games with it.
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Hey Melissa, what's cooking?
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In reply to @mpilakow
JustinAglio
Sep 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2:
@playpower
@SimcoachGames
@DigitalDreamLab
@happy_atoms
@remakelearning
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2 – What are some examples of (commercial, non-profit, especially Serious Games) you’ve used / would like to try w/ students?
#MinecraftEdu
AnIowaTeacher
Sep 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT
I've tried to get into stuff Ss are playing (many play on Steam), but MC just does it for me. Need to get into server play!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Hey Melissa! thanks for joining!
#MinecraftEDU
I'll have to search on Quandry :D
In reply to @mpilakow
lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Agreed! as Developers, Educators and Ss, we can create meaningful serious game experiences!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Q3 What skills and benefits are we targeting when we, as educators, design serious games in
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Q3 What skills and benefits are we targeting when we, as educators, design serious games in
#MinecraftEDU
?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Melissa, have you played Ultimate Werewolf with your students? I have done much with it, in terms of writing/research
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In reply to @mpilakow
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Yeppers! That's what
@MineGageEdu
has become all about. Give Ts Power to Create truly engaging Serious Game based Lessons w/
#MinecraftEDU
lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Agreed! as Developers, Educators and Ss, we can create meaningful serious game experiences!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: A skill that I specifically targetted with game design and development was RESEARCH. I wanted works to be accurate.
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MuseumGirlSarah
Sep 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: Problem solving, context for real-world topics& scenarios, creative thinking, dealing with failure and recovering from it.
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Q3 What skills and benefits are we targeting when we, as educators, design serious games in
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lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT
a3: Content of course. But the 21st-C skills are key too! Great opportunities to measure and grow!
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seanmarnold
Sep 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: That’s broad, we can target so many skills in
#MinecraftEDU
from academic to general skills-greatest strength is teaching
#creativity
In reply to @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Yeah! I love
@schellgames
#MinecraftEDU
#GENIUS
In reply to @JustinAglio, @cmuetc, @J_Balash, @jessedreams, @schellgames, @schellgames
mpilakow
Sep 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Yes, but not yet this year. Had a class last year that LOVED it and wanted to play it all the time.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Server play is so different, especially when you have been op'd. Ahh the power.
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In reply to @AnIowaTeacher
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT
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Let me refine Q3 a bit - What skills are easiest to teach when we as Educators are in the design chair? I say CONTENT.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT
What I mean by this is when we design the learning game we avoid the issue of: This game doesn't really fit the curriculum.
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:29 PM EDT
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Let me refine Q3 a bit - What skills are easiest to teach when we as Educators are in the design chair? I say CONTENT.
mpilakow
Sep 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3: Beyond content objectives, they provide 21st century skills--collaboration, problem solving, creativity.
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Yes, there are many skills. Do you have strategies to target specific ones? For Example, I encourage planning and research.
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In reply to @seanmarnold
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:31 PM EDT
How could we embed research opportunities into a true serious game when it's being played, not during the planning and dev
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: A skill that I specifically targetted with game design and development was RESEARCH. I wanted works to be accurate.
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JustinAglio
Sep 5 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3: So many... perseverance, confidence, & goal-setting that leads to better knowledge & skills in any content!
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Q3 What skills and benefits are we targeting when we, as educators, design serious games in
#MinecraftEdu
AnIowaTeacher
Sep 5 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Your subject matter, but for some, it's being able to be the expert! :) That's a skill to learn and grow!
#minecraftedu
mpilakow
Sep 5 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: In ELA, I also have to teach group & interpersonal communication. Serious games nail many of those state standards
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c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Hey Chris from Illinois jumping in late here. Just finished family game night with
@tsuejohnson
and our daughter
#MinecraftEdu
MuseumGirlSarah
Sep 5 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: Server teaching EarthSci, Working w. curators to add in-game explanations for things that AREN'T scientifically accurate.
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Yes!
#MinecraftEDU
#growthmindset
JustinAglio
Sep 5 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3: So many... perseverance, confidence, & goal-setting that leads to better knowledge & skills in any content!
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Q3 What skills and benefits are we targeting when we, as educators, design serious games in
#MinecraftEdu
mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3: this would depend on the learning outcomes but empathy,
#digcit
and
#sel
seem to scream
#minecraft
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
mpilakow
Sep 5 @ 8:33 PM EDT
If someone could create an answer, I'd love it!
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
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Sep 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q4 - What are some important challenges or considerations when designing a serious game based lesson?
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MGrundel
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Sep 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q4 - What are some important challenges or considerations when designing a serious game based lesson?
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c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3 I think we target more soft skills like teamwork and problem solving. Content follows when the game is well designed
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MGrundel
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Sep 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT
We can front load research into the development of the game, but also embed it into quests to be used later on.
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT
It's why I fall on Adventure / Quest Driven. Small information bits required outside of game (almost AR) to progress.
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mpilakow
Sep 5 @ 8:33 PM EDT
If someone could create an answer, I'd love it!
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Research can come during play. Many kids have multiple devices, you could do both. Play on PC and research on chromebook/phone
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In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT
a4: ability to perceive 'freedom of choice' in growth. Challenged yet fullfilling!
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mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4: designing any game, especially serious game involves planning, writing, development, iteration (yep) so challenges abound
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PBJellyGames
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Sep 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q4 - What are some important challenges or considerations when designing a serious game based lesson?
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:36 PM EDT
What was the game of the evening? Thanks for joining and continuing the conversation.
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In reply to @c_johnson007, @tsuejohnson
PBJellyGames
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Sep 5 @ 8:36 PM EDT
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It requires Marrying the Mechanics to information and knowledge not found in game. Forced external search. Limited Progression
In reply to @mpilakow
c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Oh the ever fun Paw Patrol game (like Candyland)
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In reply to @MGrundel, @tsuejohnson
JustinAglio
Sep 5 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4: Connecting theory to practice through design and gathering of data!
@SimonInitiative
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@learnlabslc
@normanbier
PBJellyGames
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Sep 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q4 - What are some important challenges or considerations when designing a serious game based lesson?
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seanmarnold
Sep 5 @ 8:37 PM EDT
I usually target communication and collaboration since those tend to be student weaknesses
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In reply to @MGrundel
lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:37 PM EDT
I MAY have just snuck off to install Atmoshpir!
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@MGrundel
MGrundel
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Sep 5 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Create a key card reader that takes a specific item. NPCs provide information to gain knowledge of item. Use it to next door.
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In reply to @mpilakow, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
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Sep 5 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Absolutely! As Educator Designers we must focus on this as a KEY element we want when we design our game based lessons.
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c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Research can come during play. Many kids have multiple devices, you could do both. Play on PC and research on chromebook/phone
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In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:38 PM EDT
What's that???
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In reply to @lynnetelfer, @MGrundel
MGrundel
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Sep 5 @ 8:38 PM EDT
For sure! Multi-device-tasking. I love it. That also naturally promotes collaboration among students.
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In reply to @c_johnson007, @PBJellyGames
MuseumGirlSarah
Sep 5 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4: Student/Teacher time! Familiarity with gameplay & unanticipated board firewalls have also been obstacles we ran into.
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PBJellyGames
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Sep 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q4 - What are some important challenges or considerations when designing a serious game based lesson?
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mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Anyone up for a game of Starcraft after the the chat?
#mystarcraftstory
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c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A4 Is there a blend of learning and relevant gameplay in the lesson? Are the lesson objectives being met?
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PBJellyGames
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Sep 5 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Love this Point! Especially I'll reinforce the idea of data gathering.
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GREAT!
JustinAglio
Sep 5 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4: Connecting theory to practice through design and gathering of data!
@SimonInitiative
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@learnlabslc
@normanbier
PBJellyGames
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Sep 5 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q4 - What are some important challenges or considerations when designing a serious game based lesson?
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c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:39 PM EDT
It does! I love watching it in action.
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In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
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Sep 5 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Justin Makes a point about Data Gathering.
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One of the big challenges to designing good GBL lesson is Assessment within game.
In reply to @JustinAglio, @SimonInitiative, @learnlabslc, @normanbier
lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:40 PM EDT
The direct link to the learning standards is VITAL! As Ts we must show teaching viable and quality curriculum is taking place.
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In reply to @c_johnson007
c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:40 PM EDT
On the other hand, too much focus on data can ruin the learning that comes from the gameplay
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In reply to @PBJellyGames, @JustinAglio, @SimonInitiative, @learnlabslc, @normanbier
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:40 PM EDT
In
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it's sometimes tough to find Assessment Options while keeping the Game a Game, and not an AR / Gamified.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Justin Makes a point about Data Gathering.
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One of the big challenges to designing good GBL lesson is Assessment within game.
In reply to @JustinAglio, @SimonInitiative, @learnlabslc, @normanbier
AnIowaTeacher
Sep 5 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: If time has not been said: TIME! :) Time for the crashes, the learning, and the playing to take place.
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lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Data can be observation by the Educator, recording text chats. Will not affect gameplay :)
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In reply to @c_johnson007, @PBJellyGames, @JustinAglio, @SimonInitiative, @learnlabslc, @normanbier
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q5 – What are some ways that we can bring students and student voice into the
#MinecraftEdu
serious learning game design process?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q5 – What are some ways that we can bring students and student voice into the
#MinecraftEdu
serious learning game design process?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Tech is always an issue. W/
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LAN or server is so important and true to the game, but WiFi issues is inhibiting in schools.
In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah
c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Agreed! I like encouraging them to screenshot cool accomplishments and use those as evidence of learning
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In reply to @lynnetelfer, @PBJellyGames, @JustinAglio, @SimonInitiative, @learnlabslc, @normanbier
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:43 PM EDT
For sure, you have to be careful with a feedback system, it cannot be too in your face and obtrusive.
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In reply to @c_johnson007, @PBJellyGames, @JustinAglio, @SimonInitiative, @learnlabslc, @normanbier
lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:43 PM EDT
a5: who better to review and develop the learning activities? Ss understand the learning & can link it to curriculum if asked.
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MGrundel
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Sep 5 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Time is probably #1 factor to take into consideration. Serious games take time. Work around is Ss doing heavy lifting at home
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In reply to @AnIowaTeacher
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:44 PM EDT
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Here's an Article and InfoGraphic to help - Look to the assessment Step #6
seanmarnold
Sep 5 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: Allowing choice in how they create/demonstrate their learning-limiting the creativity limits the best part of
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In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: By providing opportunities for choice in other areas of curriculum, Ss are inspired to create/develop learning games
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5 cont: IE: Instead of requiring all Ss to read a certain text, let Ss choose a text and design a map based on that.
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: By providing opportunities for choice in other areas of curriculum, Ss are inspired to create/develop learning games
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PBJellyGames
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Sep 5 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Not necessarily! In fact Data should be gathered in a game behind the scenes. Diff btw player facing data and teacher data
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In reply to @c_johnson007, @JustinAglio, @SimonInitiative, @learnlabslc, @normanbier
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Students Helping to Design Game Based Lesson is of high value. Then it can be a Peer-To-Peer learning game played by more Ss
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Time is probably #1 factor to take into consideration. Serious games take time. Work around is Ss doing heavy lifting at home
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In reply to @AnIowaTeacher
mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5: they can take my game design and development class :)
#gdwams
#stuchoice
#stuvoice
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q5 – What are some ways that we can bring students and student voice into the
#MinecraftEdu
serious learning game design process?
c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5 Mix student objectives and goals with teacher objectives. Let them have some input into the direction of the game
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QuakersHPS
Sep 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT
3R students engaged in collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving with Minecraft Education Edition!
@PlayCraftLearn
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JustinAglio
Sep 5 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A6: We have
#StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Ts including
@AMascellino
@LachLachj
@MrsHobbsGrade3
& amazing support
@MeenooRami
!
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q5 – What are some ways that we can bring students and student voice into the
#MinecraftEdu
serious learning game design process?
c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:49 PM EDT
So true!
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In reply to @MGrundel, @MuseumGirlSarah
mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Co-designing lessons is always a great idea and when it involves creating a game who better to recruit than game experts?
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Students Helping to Design Game Based Lesson is of high value. Then it can be a Peer-To-Peer learning game played by more Ss
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Time is probably #1 factor to take into consideration. Serious games take time. Work around is Ss doing heavy lifting at home
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In reply to @AnIowaTeacher
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q6 - What resources have you seen that can help us build and create engaging learning games with
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q6 - What resources have you seen that can help us build and create engaging learning games with
#MinecraftEdu
?
mpilakow
Sep 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A5: I've learned to let go of the reins the past years. It's not about me designing cool lessons. It's letting Ss choose
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mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A6: code Builder!!! Let kids code some aspects of the building of the game world, then of course
#redstone
and
#commandblocks
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q6 - What resources have you seen that can help us build and create engaging learning games with
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:51 PM EDT
But, you have to admit when you do design cool lessons, it is pretty awesome, especially when they are in
#MinecraftEDU
& you see other play
In reply to @mpilakow
c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A6 Listen to Ss. They have amazing ideas when you given them the creativity to play within
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MuseumGirlSarah
Sep 5 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: Game jams! During testing stages, Book & Quill dispensers next to chests at key map points for s's "suggestion box".
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q5 – What are some ways that we can bring students and student voice into the
#MinecraftEdu
serious learning game design process?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Are you looking for more Ss? haha Lets all send our Ss to Steve! in fact forget them. I want in! :D
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mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5: they can take my game design and development class :)
#gdwams
#stuchoice
#stuvoice
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q5 – What are some ways that we can bring students and student voice into the
#MinecraftEdu
serious learning game design process?
AnIowaTeacher
Sep 5 @ 8:52 PM EDT
How do we get students involved? Release come control to them. Allow them to join us, demonstrating what they know.
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:52 PM EDT
For sure! That's what I am doing right now for
#minefairephilly
Can't wait!
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In reply to @mr_isaacs
mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Sadly or not so sadly we already can't accommodate all the kids in our school that want to take the class :/
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Are you looking for more Ss? haha Lets all send our Ss to Steve! in fact forget them. I want in! :D
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Sep 5 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5: they can take my game design and development class :)
#gdwams
#stuchoice
#stuvoice
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q5 – What are some ways that we can bring students and student voice into the
#MinecraftEdu
serious learning game design process?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Great resource for me has been Reality is Broken by
@avantgame
Ive found so many great examples of learning and serious games
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q6 - What resources have you seen that can help us build and create engaging learning games with
#MinecraftEdu
?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Since we're talking about Serious Game Design
#MinecraftEDU
Look to the Pros.
@avantgame
@G4C
@YouTube
Minecraft gamers for Ideas
c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Someone clued me in to this site:
https://t.co/pQNrizY1PA
It's crazy how Ss took action here to open game video to others
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:55 PM EDT
I will have to check it out!
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In reply to @c_johnson007
MuseumGirlSarah
Sep 5 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A6: Servers like Wynncraft helped me learn what was fun & possible (& also what was really annoying. No more parkour, FTLOG!)
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q6 - What resources have you seen that can help us build and create engaging learning games with
#MinecraftEdu
?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Not spending the time to understand the Game you want to use for Learning in classrooms, can lead to disconnect for Ss.
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Since we're talking about Serious Game Design
#MinecraftEDU
Look to the Pros.
@avantgame
@G4C
@YouTube
Minecraft gamers for Ideas
c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:55 PM EDT
It's pretty impressive.
@amber_heffner
and her son talked about it in a presentation last week. Talk about taking action!
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In reply to @MGrundel, @amber_heffner
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:56 PM EDT
YES! Learning what was FUN & Possible. Then we can put our Teacher hats on and see how to link to Best Practice Teaching
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MuseumGirlSarah
Sep 5 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A6: Servers like Wynncraft helped me learn what was fun & possible (& also what was really annoying. No more parkour, FTLOG!)
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q6 - What resources have you seen that can help us build and create engaging learning games with
#MinecraftEdu
?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Im terrible at Parkour, Cant seem to hit ctrl button correctly to get my avatar to sprint properly, must be the Mac Keyboard
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In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Q7: Outro Recap: Name, Role & Location. What response, resource or comment from tonight’s
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Chat inspired you?
c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Also play the game yourself! If you can play alongside Ss great, if not find time to just play and get the game
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
iwearthecrowns
Sep 5 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Not yet. We play best time in single suit as a family.
@leilaboo215
's fastest time is 2:31. How about you?
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In reply to @MGrundel, @MiniMetroGame, @leilaboo215
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Q7: Outro Recap: Name, Role & Location. What response, resource or comment from tonight’s
#Minecraftedu
Chat inspired you?
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lynnetelfer
Sep 5 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Very much enjoyed the
#Minecraftedu
chat and have new VR engine apps to play with! Thanks
@MGrundel
and
@PBJellyGames
!
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Haha, barrier blocks. So not fun.
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In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Wholeheartedly agree! Some say you don't need to play to teach with it. I say Bullshit. History teachers know their text.
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In reply to @c_johnson007
MGrundel
- Moderator
Sep 5 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Thanks Lynne, awesome for you to join us all the way from Australia! Have a great day!
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In reply to @lynnetelfer, @PBJellyGames
c_johnson007
Sep 5 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Q7 Chris, social studies teacher at ROWVA Jr/Sr High (in IL). I love reading the creativity ideas that
#MinecraftEDU
creates in SS and Ts
