#MinecraftEDU Archive
This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday April 25, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#MinecraftEDU
. Share about yourself & how tonight’s chat on Minecraft and 21st-Century Literacy could assist you!
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to the
#MinecraftEdu
Chat tonight's on Literacy! Please Intro yourself and welcome
@lynnetelfer
as Host for tonight's chat!
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT
8:00 Q0: Welcome to
#MinecraftEDU
. Introduce yourself (Name role, location). What do you hope to gain from tonight’s chat?
participatechat
Apr 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#MinecraftEDU
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/M5w7eU1M9r
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT
A0: Lynne Telfer,
#MinecraftEDU
Global Mentor, Sec.Teacher in Melbourne,
https://t.co/lViiFzRlP6
. Member of the Wyndham 21st C Tech School,
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT
A0: Lynne Telfer,
#MinecraftEDU
Global Mentor, Sec.Teacher in Melbourne,
https://t.co/W41Knzn9Gw
. Member of the Wyndham 21st C Tech School,
allison_fuisz
Apr 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hey
#MinecraftEDU
- home not that long ago here in Ottawa & will be lurking to learn :) Great ideas come from my Gr. 7 Ss on
#literacy
ideas
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
#MIEEChatCa
my latest blog post reflecting on my journey with
#minecraftedu
https://t.co/sH2S1a2RTV
Mlle_Purdy
Apr 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
@MicrosoftEduCA
here's a video of our final product using Explain Everything.
#MIEEChatCa
Mlle_Purdy
Feb 14 @ 12:12 PM EST
Video of our
#minecraft
cities and directions. Ss built their own cities then gave directions using
@explainevrythng
#fslchat
#edtech
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
A0: Brian EL teacher from MN. I hope to learn more about using games for learning and increasing student learning.
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
I'm Garrett Z, a
#MinecraftMentor
a GBL Specialist and a founder of the
#MinecraftEdu
Chat. Welcome all, and thanks for sharing your voice
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
A0: Also a very committed member and Director of Education for the company MineGageEDU
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Welcome Miners, Crafters & Creepers to another fantastic chat w/ fellow
#MinecraftMentor
@lynnetelfer
As always,
@PBJellyGames
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Welcome Brian! So happy to have you join us for tonight's chat!
#MinecraftEDU
You've come to the right place.
In reply to @briandurgin
BathmanBrains
Apr 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Amanda Bathman, 4th Grade teacher from McKinney, TX. Hoping to gain ideas to START using Minecraft in the classroom
#MinecraftEdu
#webblc
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Mark G, 5th grade T and
#EdTech
Supervisor from Southern NJ,
#MIEExpert
and
#MinecraftMentor
join us in the
#MinecrafTEDU
Chat!
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
A0: Thanks to inspirational Authors, I am now a budding one myself! Hence the passion of Literacy has truly sparked!
#MinecraftEDU
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
I have been thinking about it for a while. Haven't take he jump yet...
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Welcome
@allison_fuisz
! Happy to see you joining us tonight for the
#MinecraftEDU
chat. Lurke away lurke away :D
In reply to @allison_fuisz, @allison_fuisz
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
A0 Annie- higher ed-Denver I hope to understand how to motivate individuals to enhance the learning of literacy skills
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Welcome Amanda, glad you could join us on
#MinecraftEDU
. What is your current experience w/ Minecraft?
In reply to @BathmanBrains
allison_fuisz
Apr 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
So excited to have Ss start learning
#MinecraftEDU
vocab en français! That's literacy step #1!
In reply to @MGrundel, @lynnetelfer, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
So happy you've been able to join us Amanda! Cannot wait to connect more!
#MinecraftEDU
This is the chat to support you continually.
In reply to @BathmanBrains
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Cathy from 🇨🇦 jumping straight from one chat into the next lol Hello everyone in
#minecraftedu
tonite
Mr_Ullman
Apr 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Jordan from Princeton, NJ...always glad to be here!
#minecraftedu
#5thchat
BathmanBrains
Apr 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Tbh - not much. I just know my kids LOVE it, so therefore, I should invest in it too.
#MinecraftEdu
#webblc
#kidsdeserveit
In reply to @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Cathy!
#MinecraftEDU
Thanks for joining! :D Long time no see eh? :D XD XD
In reply to @Catherine_D2013
itsmeSpiri
Apr 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hey hey
#MinecraftEdu
friends, Spiri from PA, popping in for a bit
BBTNB
Apr 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
And I'm back. Just took a quick between chat nap!
#MinecraftEDU
MicrosoftEduCA
Apr 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
It was amazing to hear from you. Thanks so much for your contribution to our chat and the
#MinecraftEDU
community!
#MIEEchatCA
In reply to @Catherine_D2013
scienceninjagal
Apr 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A0: Megan, sec sci T, now PD provider for science museum, GBL enthusiast
#minecraftedu
#MIEexpert
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
what other chat were you in? Just curious.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Catherine_D2013
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Always glad to have fellow
#NJED
Where're my other friends
@mr_isaacs
@MatthewFarber
@TechedUpTeacher
@kcalderw
@WiseDad_Games
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mr_Ullman, @mr_isaacs, @MatthewFarber, @TechedUpTeacher, @kcalderw, @WiseDad_Games
scienceninjagal
Apr 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Great attitude to have :D
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BathmanBrains, @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
YAY SpirI! We must catch up again soon! Missing you. How's Gabe and the Hubby?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @itsmeSpiri
PlayCraftLearn
Apr 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Check out Episode 1 of "Minewhat?" a
#MinecraftEdu
video series from
@benspieldenner
now on our training page
https://t.co/BJFKf3vy7H
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Welcome once again my friend!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1:
#MinecraftEDU
Let’s begin with literacy itself - what is literacy in the context of 21st- Century learning?
itsmeSpiri
Apr 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Hello my friend! Gabe's well...at jazz band until 8:30 🙄 Grateful to hang w/you all for a bit
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
And the chat continues! I'm in! Cynthia- Canada!
glbspringer
Apr 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
K12 online teacher SW michigan and homeschool mom using
#minecraft
in various applications
#MinecraftEDU
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: More levels of literacy than just written communication. We have ICT, media, internet& social-justice literacy for eg
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
WooHoo, Glad to have you, even if it is just for 30 min. How is everything Spiri?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @itsmeSpiri, @PBJellyGames
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
so excited for
@LynneTelferMC
to host;)
allison_fuisz
Apr 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: Literacy is pen, paper, digital materials etc. Navigation of the Web literacy learning in & of itself.
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Awesome! What kind of activities are you doing in
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @glbspringer
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
@MGrundel
just got Windows 10 Friday. Got my companion app installed today. Should be starting ed edition in next few weeks 😳
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Q1: What is literacy in the context of 21st- Century learning?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Q1: What is literacy in the context of 21st- Century learning?
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Let me know if you need any help with the app, or getting started. We here at
#MinecraftEDU
have your back!
In reply to @Catherine_D2013
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: Global awareness, multicultural literacy, humanitarianism has been addressed successfully by many
#MinecraftEdu
Educators.
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: literacy is being able to understand and communicate in multiple mediums
#MinecraftEDU
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: Images, sounds, anything print or multimedia . Anything that communicates a message?
#MinecraftEDU
PlayCraftLearn
Apr 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
This week hear from
#MinecraftMentor
@lynnetelfer
behind the scenes as she creates a
#MinecraftEdu
experience
https://t.co/pbeEjAAzh5
BathmanBrains
Apr 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 Being literate as a 21st century learner can include showcasing and sharing knowledge in a variety of platforms
#MinecraftEdu
itsmeSpiri
Apr 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Hey Mark, All is well, excited to finally meet you at
#TCT17
😊
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
BBTNB
Apr 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 - "The one graphic to rule them all" :) Said in a wizard's voice!
#Literacy
#MinecraftEDU
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Literacy to me now looks at communication - all the different ways Ss can communciate & share ideas
#minecraftedu
allison_fuisz
Apr 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: I call it today's learning vs. 21stC :) BUT it is knowing people, Digital Tools, and Shakespeare etc. All encompassing.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: Literacy in the 21st c learning context has a much wider audience! YouTube & social media
#MinecraftEDU
glbspringer
Apr 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Literacy needs to include digital citizenship
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: Literacy in 21stCentury is all multitudes of text that surround everything, Blogs, Threaded Discussions, Comments, Manuals
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1 - Literacy for Students is no longer just writing stories. New media is high impact and relevance to them. We must align
#MinecraftEdu
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
I wrote a blog post about how petrified I am, brings back memories to when I first started edu & all the mistakes I made lol
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
I love the idea of sharing knowledge
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BathmanBrains
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
#ILT5320
Literacy and gaming!! Who would have ever put those two together?
#MinecraftEdu
BBTNB
Apr 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 - "The one graphic to rule them all" :) Said in a wizard's voice!
#Literacy
#MinecraftEDU
scienceninjagal
Apr 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: lots of Ts assume Ss have ICT literacy, not always the case,
#MinecraftEdu
great for developing this
In reply to @lynnetelfer
allison_fuisz
Apr 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Love that it is Today's Literacy! That's the term I often use too. You made me smile bigger than Cookine Monster w/ a cookie
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: If I write a book, that's literacy, and so is all the text online that surrounds that book. Same with games, especially
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A story can today be told in so many ways, that Literacy has broadened to a whole new paradigm
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1 - Literacy for Students is no longer just writing stories. New media is high impact and relevance to them. We must align
#MinecraftEdu
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
I have never seen that hashtag before. I will have to check it out. Do they have weekly chats too?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Catherine_D2013
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
I agree that literacy now looks at this idea of Ss voice and how they can share their voice globally but in a meaningful way
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1: Environmental and conservation literacy.
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT
This is so important! Great Share
@BathmanBrains
! Using a variety of media is important!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BathmanBrains, @BathmanBrains
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1: emphasis on quality of smaller quantities of writing like Twitter & text- how to express intelligent thoughts & understand
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I know it sounds cliche, but mistakes are the best, it's truly how we learn. Shows we are risk takers. Thats how I learned
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Catherine_D2013
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1: Scientific literacy and reasoning.
#MinecraftEdu
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
No it's a monthly chat I think and each month a different topic.
#MIEEchatCA
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Annie_Melzer
glbspringer
Apr 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Connecting students to nature is key. It's a safe constant to refer to.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @BathmanBrains
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
Like so many games, has such a unique language that surrounds it, and such a dynamic community adding to that all the time
In reply to @Catherine_D2013
scienceninjagal
Apr 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1: there's also games literacy, ability to understand how games work, how to play them, can lead to designing games
#minecraftedu
itsmeSpiri
Apr 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1) Proficiency w/tech tools, solve problems collaboratively &cross-culturally, analyze, evaluate multimedia texts
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Look what authors like
@MarkC_Author
and
@seanfaywolfe
are doing with
#MinecraftEDU
and Literacy, way beyond books!
BBTNB
Apr 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Except when it's a $2000 drone hitting a tree....then...mistakes aren't the best.
@MGrundel
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I know it sounds cliche, but mistakes are the best, it's truly how we learn. Shows we are risk takers. Thats how I learned
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Catherine_D2013
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1: Comprehension and spelling, at least to my understanding.
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Confused by the ? at the end. I thought what you said is pretty solid. In 21st Century, so many ways to communicate.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Annie_Melzer
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
please give them a helmet
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB, @MGrundel
glbspringer
Apr 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
I can hear my great grandpa saying "You'll learn not to do that again!"
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Ben! Great to see you!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
I hear my dad going "Pay attention, Paola!"
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @glbspringer, @BBTNB, @MGrundel
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2:
#MinecraftEdu
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
what
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
What do you say to people who are afraid of using social media to teach Ss?
#MinecraftEDU
glbspringer
Apr 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: My children read stories and build from flatworld. They also create stories from their own creations.
#MinecraftEDU
ZapEdu
Apr 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: Book Reports were allowed to be created in Minecraft--students created scenes and explained the setting, character, plot
#MinecraftEDU
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: A moment of inspiration can have lasting effects!
@seanfaywolfe
https://t.co/ahwwoahfpZ
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q2: - How have you witnessed the use of
#MinecraftEdu
as an inspiration for creative literacy with Students?
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: A moment of inspiration can have lasting effects!
@seanfaywolfe
https://t.co/S1EDJpvsb2
#MinecraftEDU
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
I wouldn't immediately connect games and reading. BUT reflecting back on learning how to play
#MinecraftEdu
that is all I did.
In reply to @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q2: - How have you witnessed the use of
#MinecraftEdu
as an inspiration for creative literacy with Students?
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2:
#MinecraftEdu
glbspringer
Apr 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: My school also uses letter blocks to create scavenger hunts for early literacy drills.
#MinecraftEDU
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Agreed but I think there are environments that Ss are willing to make mistakes in like
#MinecraftEDU
& others they aren't desk & worksheet
In reply to @MGrundel, @Catherine_D2013
BBTNB
Apr 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2 - The Dragon Realm
#MinecraftEDU
Literacy Prompt.
#GamifyLiteracy
https://t.co/N0HR69mcKP
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
given my Ss challenges where they had to design & build something. Then given an iPad & said explain your design. They love it
#minecraftedu
glbspringer
Apr 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Plan for failure is "if it happens" Plan to fail is acknowledging it's inevitable and welcome.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Kubikhan
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: I see kids building their own worlds and stories.
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
I totally connect many games to reading and literacy. A lot of reading and crit thinking is required to get good at a game
#MinecraftEDU
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
I wouldn't immediately connect games and reading. BUT reflecting back on learning how to play
#MinecraftEdu
that is all I did.
In reply to @MGrundel
BathmanBrains
Apr 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2 looking to start implementing
#MinecraftEdu
actually so I CAN witness the inspiration it'll provide for creative literacy actually.
glbspringer
Apr 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Plan for failure is "if it happens" Plan to fail is acknowledging it's inevitable and welcome.
#MinecraftEDU
#divergED
In reply to @Kubikhan
scienceninjagal
Apr 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: did mostly sci lessons. But at lunch/after school, Ss were creating, made awesome things with no prompts from me
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Yay! You sound like me and one of my heroes, James Paul Gee! PhD Power!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @scienceninjagal
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2: With
@seanfaywolfe
‘s help we broke down the classroom walls to inspire creative literacy
https://t.co/YtA3uC0B7W
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2: With
@seanfaywolfe
‘s help we broke down the classroom walls to inspire creative literacy
https://t.co/kEA1dZ3duK
#MinecraftEdu
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
I tell them stories of experts & classes we've connected to, authors who've replied to our queries using social media
#minecraftedu
In reply to @briandurgin
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Yes, these skills are essential in 21st Century Literacy .
#LitChat
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @itsmeSpiri
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
This is why I love making the Kids the Game Designers as well. They put so much work into designing narrative and story
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BathmanBrains
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Games & Literacy are intertwined. I remember devouring Nintendo Powers at age 6. Probably written at much higher reading level
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Annie_Melzer
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT
We read One & Only Ivan (powerful book btw) & they designed new homes for characters in the story. A fav project of mine
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Yeah, in
#MinecraftEDU
if stuff hits the fan, just Op that one kid and blame him or her. Lets face it, its usually him
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT
What a great start for New to
#MinecraftEDU
teachers! Have your Ss read a book and design the scenes and story in
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Catherine_D2013
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2:
@Gizzy14Gazza
‘s School Video is brilliant to design a game! Literacy in Game design is key!
https://t.co/P4Wf7A4yoa
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2:
@Gizzy14Gazza
‘s School Video is brilliant to design a game! Literacy in Game design is key!
https://t.co/hgDQmbxegu
#MinecraftEdu
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: Give someone a reason to want to learn and let them run with it. It's the motivation boast!
#MinecraftEdu
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2: Girls Who Mine club threw away their rough draft when they were able to build
#MinecraftEDU
. Revised w major improvements
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Recently read 13 & 26 Story Treehouse. Challenged Ss to design own tree houses. I tweeted pics, the book author gave them a 👍🏻
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
BBTNB
Apr 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2 - Let's not forget
@mr_isaacs
and his "Fairytales Reimagined" when talking
#MinecraftEDU
and
#Literacy
I call them "Fairytales 2.0"
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Choose your own
#MinecraftEdu
adventure! I like it.
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @Catherine_D2013
scienceninjagal
Apr 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
And Ss learn very technical high order lang about their fav games
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @Annie_Melzer
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A2: Ss have recreated settings in texts, but added features in
#MinecraftEDU
That i would not have thought of, IE: Minecraft/Rails for cars.
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3:
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
That is in every Game Design for Teacher Workshop I put on. the CYOA is the easiest to grasp game design technique :D
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Choose your own
#MinecraftEdu
adventure! I like it.
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @Catherine_D2013
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Because children start realizing that tearing other people (or their builds) down isn't funny when the same thing happens to
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Also incidentally were my fave books to read as a kid! So empowering and engaging. :D
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Annie_Melzer, @Catherine_D2013
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
them.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Some of my Ss builds in
#minecraftedu
based on a literacy prompt/challenge
glbspringer
Apr 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3: It's a common denominator. My kids converse with my cousin's kids in London over their shared obsession with MC
#MinecraftEDU
itsmeSpiri
Apr 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A2) Minecraft is surrounded by a culture of literacy, Ss want stories/writing to come to life, it's a natural, fun extension
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
How do you plan on getting started with
#MinecraftEDU
I started with Clubs and let it spread organically.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BathmanBrains
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
How does
#MinecraftEdu
help build Empathy and Compassion in our young people? (Humanitarianism, Global Awareness)
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3:
#MinecraftEdu
irvspanish
Apr 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Hola todos! Just dropping by to greet all of my amazing
#MinecraftEdu
friends! You guys rock 🎸!!
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3: Are we sure
@BBTNB
didn't make this question? I know he can answer it;)
#MinecraftEDU
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: As NZ & Aust. celebrate the ANZAC Spirit of our Soldiers, we encourage our Ss to understand their bravery & friendship
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Q3: How does
#MinecraftEdu
help build Empathy and Compassion in our young people? (Humanitarianism, Global Awareness)
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Miss ya BRO! How's it? And thanks for stopping in :D
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @irvspanish
BBTNB
Apr 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3 -
#MinecraftEDU
is the ultimate STEMpathy tool for classrooms. Virtual worlds can still trigger intense emotions and connections.
#edtech
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Get in here Glen!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @irvspanish, @BathmanBrains
ZapEdu
Apr 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3: One student wanted to create back stories and build a narrative for a village discovered in Minecraft, developed culture
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3 Games are a medium that elicits more direct emotion and connection to others than most other mediums - allows deep empathy
#MinecraftEdu
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
I saw the
#MinecraftEdu
lesson plan on empathy and homelessness. Connections to real life problems hit home.
https://t.co/aH45xnafZA
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
This is what I want!! Working towards it
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @BathmanBrains
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
I think if you give authentic real life prompts it's amazing what Ss think up
@ImmersiveMind
has done some wonderful projects
#minecraftedu
BathmanBrains
Apr 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3 I've seen the power that Minecraft has to connect Ss from all walks of life. It's some awesome stuff!
#MinecraftEdu
ZapEdu
Apr 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: Watching students help one another while playing is great for bonding, students you wouldn't have considered to help...do
#MinecraftEDU
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3: Being able to learn about and talk about another person - The Empathy Village
https://t.co/IV79yZaxup
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3: Being able to learn about and talk about another person - The Empathy Village
https://t.co/9uc1wZMUH4
#MinecraftEdu
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
That is empowering when they can problem solve and teach each other.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @ZapEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
OH NO! I'm soo sorry my friend! I hope you're doing ok. Call me if you want to chat.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @irvspanish
mr_isaacs
Apr 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Hey people. I hear
@lynnetelfer
is moderating
#minecraftedu
tonight! Sorry I'm late. Steve,
#minecraftmentor
from NJ here.
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Here's a better idea: Have them build the houses and watch their true natures unfold.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A3: Use
#MinecraftEDU
to plan and redesign public spaces to meet needs of community. Requires emapthy and research.
mr_isaacs
Apr 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Thanks! I keep hearing the term fractured fairy tales lately. I like it.
#MinecraftEdu
BBTNB
Apr 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2 - Let's not forget
@mr_isaacs
and his "Fairytales Reimagined" when talking
#MinecraftEDU
and
#Literacy
I call them "Fairytales 2.0"
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Welcome dude! You hear right! Better late then never!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @lynnetelfer
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Hello my friend. How's things in your neck of the woods.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @irvspanish
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Steve! You're not late, just type fast, you only have 3 Qs to make up! And if you include
#IterationNation
we'll take one out
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @lynnetelfer
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
What about transportation systems?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Lots of fun learning with
@ImmersiveMind
#MinecraftEDU
at E2 - building capacity
mr_isaacs
Apr 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
I can include
#iterationnation
and
#iterativedesign
in my sleep
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Steve! You're not late, just type fast, you only have 3 Qs to make up! And if you include
#IterationNation
we'll take one out
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @lynnetelfer
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Absolutely, our friend
@HikariKishi
did just that with Ss in Hawaii, and commuting from Island to Island. RIght Shane?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @briandurgin, @HikariKishi
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Great applications there Brian. I've looked at Supply Chain in Minecraft, exploring with a College prof here.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @briandurgin, @MGrundel
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
For a second I thought you meant Steve from Minecraft and my soul was about to ascend to another realm
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @mr_isaacs, @lynnetelfer
marisa_proctor
Apr 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Minecraft is what I used to introduce coding to my 10 and 7 year olds it is excellent!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BathmanBrains
mrsamol
Apr 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Make it free maybe I'll join the "revolution."
@briandurgin
#MinecraftEDU
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
A0: Brian EL teacher from MN. I hope to learn more about using games for learning and increasing student learning.
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Apr 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
#STEMpathy
. I like it.
#MinecraftEdu
BBTNB
Apr 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3 -
#MinecraftEDU
is the ultimate STEMpathy tool for classrooms. Virtual worlds can still trigger intense emotions and connections.
#edtech
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4:
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
There are many free ways to bring the impact of
#MinecraftEdu
to the classroom. But the collaborative side is more valuable and worth
In reply to @mrsamol, @briandurgin
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: I just thought of an interesting project.
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Apr 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Yes!
#pbl
#tinytoronto
#e2
#makewhatsnext
#MinecraftEdu
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Lots of fun learning with
@ImmersiveMind
#MinecraftEDU
at E2 - building capacity
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
True Story. Last year at
#BrickFest
@mr_isaacs
was dressed as Steve from
#MinecraftEDU
for
@minefaire
Scared the heck out of my son!
In reply to @pfm2001_, @mr_isaacs, @lynnetelfer, @mr_isaacs, @minefaire
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Steve You're catching up quickly :D Well done my friend!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr_isaacs
hatcherelli
Apr 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@lucyk_melanie
@Schreiam
I see there is a chat going on right now that may interest you. Look at
#minecraftedu
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
If kids already have it, they could use it. What about RAP next year?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mrsamol
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Yes! Coding, Programing, Game Design, World Building, App Smashing, just to name a few applications of
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @marisa_proctor, @BathmanBrains
mr_isaacs
Apr 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Awesome!!! What did you use? Command blocks? LearnToMod?
#MinecraftEdu
marisa_proctor
Apr 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Minecraft is what I used to introduce coding to my 10 and 7 year olds it is excellent!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BathmanBrains
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4: Examining why we have laws -
https://t.co/qBpLF0L6O4
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q4: How can
#MinecraftEDU
and 21-st C literacy skills be used to explore and challenge Civics, ethics, and social-justice?
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4: Examining why we have laws -
https://t.co/RIyKRGxc6e
#MinecraftEdu
scienceninjagal
Apr 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A3: when playing Ss natural share n help each other, great to see collaboration w/o forcing it
#minecraftedu
ZapEdu
Apr 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4: Team projects where students problem solve & work to overcome challenges is great-build a city and create gov't-2 levels
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Are you using
@Flocabulary
at all? All about Da Rap battles for Edu!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @briandurgin, @mrsamol, @Flocabulary
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
y'all wanna hear it?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Sure Paola :D
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @pfm2001_
mrsamol
Apr 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
I wish. They are in the business to make money. Can't rely on PTSA or grants to make it happen.
@irvspanish
#MinecraftEDU
irvspanish
Apr 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Maybe one day???!! 😜
In reply to @mrsamol, @briandurgin
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
aight
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
This chat is always interesting. Please join us! And if we bore you, the next 3 chats are free. All about
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @hatcherelli, @lucyk_melanie, @Schreiam
mr_isaacs
Apr 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A3: The multiplayer aspect and digital citizenship in servers provides authentic learning space for empathy. not always easy
#minecraftedu
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3:
#MinecraftEdu
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Ok, so this project would involve 2 groups of players.
#MinecraftEDU
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
got my Windows 10 last Friday. Got my companion app today. Will be starting ed edition in upcoming weeks
#minecraftedu
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4: I made a world with NPCS that do not follow any laws!Ss have to come up with civil rights and responsibilities
#Minecraftedu
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
One group would be "privileged" and the other "unprivileged".
#MinecraftEDU
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4: students can share and collaborate in numerous ways. Explore what does civics mean?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
It's not about being the the business to make money necessarily.
@PlayCraftLearn
does charges to make it sustainable for all.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mrsamol, @irvspanish, @PlayCraftLearn
BBTNB
Apr 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4 - I've got a solid lesson coming for Real Estate, Property Value, & Financial
#Literacy
!
@PBJellyGames
@PlayCraftLearn
#MinecraftEDU
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4: Create an interactive community, establish rules & work towards interdependence with neighbors to build an ideal world
#MinecraftEDU
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
it's true
@MGrundel
!
@mr_isaacs
best outfits ever! Look at this shirt! Also look at his awesome poster showcasing Fairytales
mr_isaacs
Apr 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Awesome! Hit me up if you have any questions
#MinecraftEdu
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
got my Windows 10 last Friday. Got my companion app today. Will be starting ed edition in upcoming weeks
#minecraftedu
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
The privileged group would be placed in areas with more advantages, such as forests, etc.
#MinecraftEDU
mrsamol
Apr 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
We looked into this past STEM Academy and they were in the beginning stages of rolling it out. Not the same as the EDU
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @briandurgin
irvspanish
Apr 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
I proposed it to our dist tech team 3 years ago...best
#edtech
investment we've ever made
#MinecraftEdu
#itsworthit
In reply to @mrsamol
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4: Ss and Ts need to learn to collaborate digitallly.
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Who built the map?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB, @PlayCraftLearn
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
the other group is placed in a plains biome, etc. A biome that isn't so fruitful. Ask them to survive.
#MinecraftEDU
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Oh I will be calling on all my
#Minecraftedu
PLN am a bit nervous
In reply to @mr_isaacs
mr_isaacs
Apr 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Great. So excited that command blocks are coming to more platforms!
#MinecraftEdu
marisa_proctor
Apr 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Command blocks in beta pocket edition! It worked well was a good precursor to Python
In reply to @mr_isaacs
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
At the end of class, ask them who they thought was privileged, and if they believe in privilege.
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4: I know
#AussieEd
@kmsttn
created a courthouse w/ her Ss to hold court in. Great way to make experience more authentic
#MinecraftEDU
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Better yet, don't mention privilege at all until the end, where it's being explained.
#MinecraftEDU
mrsamol
Apr 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
I completely agree with you. The value of
#MinecraftEDU
is the collaboration piece. Can you imagine the possibilities?
@PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
There are many free ways to bring the impact of
#MinecraftEdu
to the classroom. But the collaborative side is more valuable and worth
In reply to @mrsamol, @briandurgin
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
This will help explain to children what privilege is, as apparently even adults don't think it exists.
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
This chat is always Free! You should join our Revolution!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @mrsamol, @irvspanish
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Command blocks could randomly sort the players into "Team 1" (privileged) and "Team 2" (unprivileged).
#MinecraftEDU
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Our whole district has moved to Office 365 last year. It's been interesting lol
#minecraftedu
In reply to @BBTNB, @mr_isaacs
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
let them eat cake
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @mrsamol, @irvspanish
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Haha Love it!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A4: I'm challenged to create
#MinecraftEDU
deep lessons on ethics, civics- so I check out
https://t.co/oCTLF3tGcK
lessons & supports
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Love this little lesson Paola! It would be a great experience. Psychology experiments like this have been done before.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Lol good one
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @pfm2001_, @MGrundel, @mrsamol, @irvspanish
AnIowaTeacher
Apr 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A3: SImply working together, helping others with their MC issues can help create that empathy. Sometimes, that's all it takes!
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Could put little badges on everyone from underprivledged teams skins to identify them as unpriveledged.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
what really I thought this was only brought up recently Thank you for mentioning that, I will look it up
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5:
#MinecraftEDU
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
I agree it's amazing how willing they are to share knowledge & help others who are struggling in
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @AnIowaTeacher
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Yes, /but/ it's better to kinda keep the privilege unmentioned so that way nobody expects it, much like in real life
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
ZapEdu
Apr 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: Get them to try it, teach them a lesson, show them the capabilities, YouTube is a great teaching tool for other teachers
#MinecraftEDU
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Q5: links
#MinecraftEDU
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5 One thing I have learned in my school site experience is to start small. Too big gets overwhelming & scares Ts
#minecraftedu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Q5: How can the
#MinecraftEDU
community encourage Educators to expand their teaching strategies to incorporate the benefits of Minecraft?
irvspanish
Apr 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
The experience around
#GBL
strategies, lessons or even ideas that work here is invaluable
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5:
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
How can the
#MinecraftEDU
community encourage Educators to expand their teaching strategies to incorporate the benefits of Minecraft?
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5:
#MinecraftEDU
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5: it would help Ts offer more stu voice and choice. Allow creativity and more engaging.
#MinecraftEdu
AnIowaTeacher
Apr 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5: I'll gladly be the test dummy for this as I've not been able to get MC into my class like I wanted! :)
#minecraftedu
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
The person selling the candles didn't invent the lightbulb.
#MinecraftEdu
Annie_Melzer
Apr 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5: For me personally, I think just being able to have the patience to help the newbies (myself) makes
#MinecraftEdu
way more approachable.
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT
SOrry Bro, you missed it, I put that tweet out back in August. But you should join the tail end of
#MinecraftEDU
Chat
In reply to @AnIowaTeacher, @jpedrech, @mr_isaacs, @EduElfie, @ImmersiveMind, @irvspanish, @itsmeSpiri, @sritsod, @tisinaction, @cscottsy
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT
I share things I'm doing with my own kids & go heyyy I bet we could tweak this idea for your Ss (aka sneaky approach 😉)
#minecraftedu
AnIowaTeacher
Apr 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5: I'd love to see how MC & my lit can be merged together. We did a little bit last year, this year's curriculum didn't work.
#minecraftedu
briandurgin
Apr 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5 real world problems won't be solved with the same old thinking
#MinecraftEdu
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT
As a light-skinned Latino, I didn't have to go through what the rest of my community goes through 24/7 (1/2)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
lynnetelfer
Apr 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Very much so. The other problem I find is getting time to provide PD. Anyone else have that problem?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Catherine_D2013
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A5: collaboration via Skype w
#MinecraftEDU
folks, sharing builds & problems & participation in Tweet meets
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A5: For me the best way is to share with MANY Ts and Ss. Share
#MinecraftEDU
experiences, your journies, challenges and successes freely.
BBTNB
Apr 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A5 - Everyone in the
#MinecraftEDU
community has their own skills. Together there isn't a problem we can't solve.
@PlayCraftLearn
pfm2001_
Apr 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
and I wasn't aware of that until I learned what privilege is, which was very recently. (2/2)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
AnIowaTeacher
Apr 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
*snort* I saw Aug 28, and assumed we were talking at the end of THIS summer! :)
#MinecraftEdu
#readthewholetweetplease
:)
In reply to @MGrundel, @jpedrech, @mr_isaacs, @EduElfie, @ImmersiveMind, @irvspanish, @itsmeSpiri, @sritsod, @tisinaction, @cscottsy
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A5 And encourage those who aren't yet sharing with
#MinecraftEdu
and
@PlayCraftLearn
community site to do so loudly. This is the support.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A5: For me the best way is to share with MANY Ts and Ss. Share
#MinecraftEDU
experiences, your journies, challenges and successes freely.
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Always a challenge when learning a new curriculum. But put some of the planning/heavy lifting/work on the Ss.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @AnIowaTeacher
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Way to skip the summer bro? What are you thinking? :D
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @AnIowaTeacher, @MGrundel, @jpedrech, @mr_isaacs, @EduElfie, @ImmersiveMind, @irvspanish, @itsmeSpiri, @sritsod, @tisinaction, @cscottsy
MGrundel
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Wow! You would give up your entire summer just to play
#MinecraftEDU
That is true dedication to the craft.
In reply to @AnIowaTeacher, @jpedrech, @mr_isaacs, @EduElfie, @ImmersiveMind, @irvspanish, @itsmeSpiri, @sritsod, @tisinaction, @cscottsy
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Well said! being open to collaborations and teamwork between Ts and Classes rocks! ~
@BBTNB
#MinecraftEdu
BBTNB
Apr 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A5 - Everyone in the
#MinecraftEDU
community has their own skills. Together there isn't a problem we can't solve.
@PlayCraftLearn
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Time is always something I'm fighting against. "We don't have time to do this in our class."But yet have time for worksheets😐
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer
scienceninjagal
Apr 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A5: showing how engaged the Ss are w MC, getting Ss to tell Ts what they get out of it
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Apr 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
YES! I love my Skype calls with you and Ts like you! I learn so much.
#MinecraftEdu
Mrs_Gozzard
Apr 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A5: collaboration via Skype w
#MinecraftEDU
folks, sharing builds & problems & participation in Tweet meets
PledgeCents
Apr 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
What an awesome opportunity!! Happy to share this with our teacher friends!
#MinecraftEDU
#edtech
#edchat
#teaching
#GBL
#engagechat
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 27 @ 3:26 PM EDT
Eds need Sandbox Time 2. Play, Learn, Share, Reflect on Minecraft in the Classroom
#MinecradtEDU
#gamebasedlearning
EduGladiators
Apr 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
⁉️Are you really building Ss ldrs? Join us SATURDAY w/
@mathieu_w
#RuralEdChat
#whyedtech
#5thchat
#tacedchat
#scichat
#MinecraftEDU
Catherine_D2013
Apr 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Remembers my one call with you where you threw so much MC stuff at me my head exploded lol
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
scienceninjagal
Apr 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A5: Also hearing learning journey from other MC newbie Ts, give others confidence to give it a go
#MinecraftEdu
