#MinecraftEDU Archive
This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday June 27, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to the
#MinecraftEdu
#notatISTE17
Chat - Tonight we're talking about Professional Growth with Minecraft - PD and Beyond
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:00 PM EDT
QO. Welcome to the
#NotAtISTE17
#MinecraftEDU
Chat. Please Intro yourself: Name, Role, Location and favorite PD you have received?
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Excited to finally have a chance to participate in
#minecraftedu
! It's been too long!
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:01 PM EDT
QO. Welcome to the
#NotAtISTE17
#MinecraftEDU
Chat. Please Intro yourself: Name, Role, Location and favorite PD you have received?
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hello. Lynne Telfer, Melbourne, Minecraft Global Mentor, Passionate about GBL STEM and enhancing Ss learning experiences.
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hey Lynne! Good to see you. Sad we're not all at
#ISTE17
#iste2017
but we've still got the
#MinecraftEdu
rocking during
#HackTheClassroom
In reply to @lynnetelfer
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Chris Jr/Sr high SS teacher from west central IL.
#ice2017
may have been best PD but I'm excited about MyPD this year
#Minecraftedu
chellymil
Jun 27 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Rachelle from toronto!!! Grade 4/5 teacher! I love PD that gets me interacting with things
#Minecraftedu
MrMillerReads
Jun 27 @ 8:03 PM EDT
#minecraftedu
A0: Tristan Miller, coding/computational thinking teacher 3-5. Favorite PD always inspirational: Ken Robinson,
@gcouros
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Welcome Rachelle, great to have you in our
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
Chat
In reply to @chellymil
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Welcome Chris, What is Ice? I am not familiar with it.
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @c_johnson007
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:04 PM EDT
A0
#MinecraftEdu
#Notatiste17
but enjoying it nonetheless. Garrett Zimmer here I love PD where it's about making ppl comfortable with ...
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hey Lynne! Great to see you in the
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
Chat tonight/morning.
In reply to @lynnetelfer
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:05 PM EDT
A0 Ctd - with... the game and coaching Ts to build their own resources kids will enjoy! For me it's GBL lesson
#MinecraftEdu
#Notatiste17
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:04 PM EDT
A0
#MinecraftEdu
#Notatiste17
but enjoying it nonetheless. Garrett Zimmer here I love PD where it's about making ppl comfortable with ...
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Have you seen
@SirKenRobinson
Live? That would be amazing. I tried so hard to get to BETT this year, but it wasnt in the cards
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @gcouros, @SirKenRobinson
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Welcome Rachelle! How are the Projects going? Meaning to reach out and chat!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:06 PM EDT
ICE is Illinois Computing Educators. They host an awesome conference here in Illinois each Feb.
#Minecraftedu
@ice_il
In reply to @MGrundel, @ice_il
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Awesome Chris! Welcome tonight and what is this MyPD?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @c_johnson007
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A0: Mark G, from NJ. We have great
#PD
in
#NJED
. Favorite may have been
#ECET2NJPA
or the
@PlayCraftLearn
Summit in Redmond
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hey Tristan! Awesome to have you join us! What was your fave part of Ken Robinson that could be included in
#MinecraftEdu
PD
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @gcouros
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:07 PM EDT
MyPD is our district's plan to make a personalized PD program as part of
#FutureReady
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Is it open to all educators, or only computer teachers in Illinios? Set a calendar reminder to hit me up in Dec/Jan
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @c_johnson007, @ice_il
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Yes Dean! The Personal F2F work with
#MinecraftMentors
is powerful for PD. I love supporting 1:1 with Ts around the world.
#MinecraftEdu
vendi55
Jun 27 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Q0 dean high school math T from Canada pd has been great love the
#minecraftglobalmentors
plc and
@PlayCraftLearn
https://t.co/9OK0jq4OWY
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:01 PM EDT
QO. Welcome to the
#NotAtISTE17
#MinecraftEDU
Chat. Please Intro yourself: Name, Role, Location and favorite PD you have received?
MrMillerReads
Jun 27 @ 8:08 PM EDT
That school is failing students. That we have to have children explore their passions (like
#minecraftedu
)!
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Great to hear your district is
#FutureReady
, such an important pledge to make for Ss and Educators alike.
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @c_johnson007, @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: What has been the best PD and Training you’ve had for
#MinecraftEdu
as a learning tool and WHY?
#NotAtISTE17
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: What has been the best PD and Training you’ve had for
#MinecraftEdu
as a learning tool and WHY?
#NotAtISTE17
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:10 PM EDT
#Minecraftedu
Haha intersting point! We really do need more engagement! It's why I'm all about GBL and Game Design Edu.
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @gcouros
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:10 PM EDT
All teachers are welcome! We've had some great people come from out of state!
#minecraftedu
@ice_il
In reply to @MGrundel, @ice_il, @ice_il
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:10 PM EDT
I am mixed about this message, but I agree that schools do kill creativity when they standardize the learning.
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Keep me posted!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @c_johnson007, @MGrundel, @ice_il
chellymil
Jun 27 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1
#minecraftedu
My best training so far has been trying it out and learning from these chats
hoppytoteach
Jun 27 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Mary from Colorado Springs. I'm a
#pbl
teacher--one year under my belt. No training, but I want to build
#MinecraftEdu
into my program.
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Definitely best PD for me was working & learning with others! Learned do much with
@PBJellyGames
over the years.
#Minecraftedu
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 Everything I've leaned about
#Minecraftedu
has been self taught. I'd love to go to more PD sessions about using it better in class.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:12 PM EDT
I AGREE! I've learned more from these Twitter EdChats than anything else. It's a smorgasbord of perspective and practice
#MinecraftEdu
chellymil
Jun 27 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1
#minecraftedu
My best training so far has been trying it out and learning from these chats
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Have you had any formal training w/
#MinecraftEDU
or has it all been informal?
In reply to @chellymil
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Thanks Lynne!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Pleaese Do!
#MinecraftEdu
MgHelio
Jun 27 @ 8:12 PM EDT
I'm asking this question if they allow another question.
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @Microsoft
MrMillerReads
Jun 27 @ 8:14 PM EDT
This morning during keynote kids asked for no more desks, no more homework... AGREE!
#iste17
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
chellymil
Jun 27 @ 8:14 PM EDT
#minecraftedu
I would really love to set up some training programs for people in my area
MrMillerReads
Jun 27 @ 8:15 PM EDT
#minecraftedu
My first Minecraft training was Sunday - Great stuff! excited about
#codebuilder
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:15 PM EDT
You have come to the right place. We are all here to learn from each other. Many Formal and Informal learning opportunities,
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @hoppytoteach
vendi55
Jun 27 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1 lucky to have attended
@MicrosoftEdu
#e2
and the workshops and people there were outstanding
#sharingiscaring
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: What has been the best PD and Training you’ve had for
#MinecraftEdu
as a learning tool and WHY?
#NotAtISTE17
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1: I really look for ideas I can use straight away - I can see how I can incorporate PD into the classroom.
#minecraftedu
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I'm excited to learn from others! I'm the lone Minecrafter in my district.
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @hoppytoteach
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:16 PM EDT
You all ROCK, I'm amazing because I learn from and with YOU!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil, @lynnetelfer
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Pockets of Innovation!
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @c_johnson007, @hoppytoteach
hoppytoteach
Jun 27 @ 8:17 PM EDT
We only have four desktops and five iPads...but my kids have hounded me to let them design online and 3d print!
#MinecraftEDU
is perfect!
In reply to @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:18 PM EDT
I think homework is fine, if it's CHOICE Based and Fun and Engaging. Ss passionately work from home if they're engaged
#MinecraftEdu
IMO
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @MGrundel, @gcouros
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:18 PM EDT
I am home sick but right now my Yr 6 Ss are making giant robots in MC so I can 3dprint them!
#minecraftedu
momgonzales
Jun 27 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1 Some great training on the MCedu4 teachers but most training from the Ss. They are always willing to help.
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:19 PM EDT
FaNTASTIC! Let me know if there's anything you need in the way of support of assistance!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Totally agreed! There is nothing wrong with work outside of the classroom but unnecessary busy work isn't good for anyone.
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MrMillerReads, @MGrundel, @gcouros
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Most succesful trainings I've led are when I allow Eds to collaborate and plan lessons so they have something the next day
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:19 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
Precisely! We need to flip these terms on their heads and make them work for students not against!
MrMillerReads
Jun 27 @ 8:18 PM EDT
If it's choice... is it really homework? More like homefun!
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel, @gcouros
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2:
#MinecraftEdu
IS continuous and iterative. How do we continue to develop skills after introduction trainings?
#NotAtISTE17
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2:
#MinecraftEdu
IS continuous and iterative. How do we continue to develop skills after introduction trainings?
#notatISTE17
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:20 PM EDT
No, that is the work that Kills Creativity, as Sir Ken would say. Time is our most precious resource, we need to use it wisely
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @c_johnson007, @PBJellyGames, @MrMillerReads, @gcouros
pfm2001_
Jun 27 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Keep trying new things. Don't say you're gonna do one thing, then do something else.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:20 PM EDT
YES
@c_johnson007
- whats worse is the Practice Worksheets that offer no scaffolding or meaning to the learning... Ughhh!
#MinecraftEdu
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Totally agreed! There is nothing wrong with work outside of the classroom but unnecessary busy work isn't good for anyone.
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MrMillerReads, @MGrundel, @gcouros
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:21 PM EDT
#notatiste17
#iste17
#edchat
#minecraftedu
#scichat
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Something I've ALWAYS wanted to include at conferences. You learn a ton but never get to practice.
@entICE_il
should do this!
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @entICE_il
pfm2001_
Jun 27 @ 8:21 PM EDT
This happened last year in a class I was interested in taking. The kids were rude, so we were derailed. It was upsetting.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Yes, that is how I ran
#MInecraftEDU
in my classroom, with a few different comps and had Ss BYOD.
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @hoppytoteach
chellymil
Jun 27 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2
#minecraftedu
I really like the idea of building on things that other Ss have done... make their games better
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Hi guys! My usual pun: Noa from Israel, tuning in LATE!
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:22 PM EDT
YES! What's point of training you cannot use immediately! A Gloss Overview of Minecraft is not enough - it's sales pitch
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Most succesful trainings I've led are when I allow Eds to collaborate and plan lessons so they have something the next day
#MinecraftEDU
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2 Resources like maps and lesson ideas for us to use plus regular updates and chats on new features
#Minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:22 PM EDT
I'd love to run a collaborative workshop on lesson develop and design in
#MinecraftEDU
. I have worked with the best-points at
@PBJellyGames
In reply to @c_johnson007, @entICE_il, @PBJellyGames
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:23 PM EDT
At Minefaire, my MC character came to life on my PP and told me to drop my HW sheet to show me how to make learning fun!
#Minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Give kids Homework in
#MinecraftEDU
and see how much they do, 3,4,5, hours! You will be amazed!
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @c_johnson007, @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2: Keep playing! Keep reading
#MinecraftEdu
and watching the great tutorials from
#MinecraftMentors
HikariKishi
Jun 27 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2: Contact one of the 62 Minecraft Global Mentors around 20 countries
#Minecraftedu
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:24 PM EDT
I was amazed at how much research my Ss did when we were in our Medieval Minecraft unit this yea
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @MrMillerReads, @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A1: My best
#PD
experience is Q&A long chats with
#minecraftmentors
. Lucky there are lots of them, so I don't nag just a few.
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:25 PM EDT
NOA! Going for the
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
#DoubleHeader
In reply to @supervxn
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Hey! What time is it at your place?
#minecraftedu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 -
#MinecraftEdu
#notatISTE17
We need to PLAY, Watch and learn from Others, and find opportunity to collab with other Ss and Ts.
chellymil
Jun 27 @ 8:25 PM EDT
i got 12 pages of typed research from grade 4 students this year!!! MADNESS!
#minecraftedu
can do anything!
In reply to @c_johnson007, @MGrundel, @MrMillerReads, @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
vendi55
Jun 27 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2 maybe set up some training realms in
#minecraftedu
that people could join and have continuous sessions and experimenting in there
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2:
#MinecraftEdu
IS continuous and iterative. How do we continue to develop skills after introduction trainings?
#notatISTE17
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:26 PM EDT
That tweet could def be sung to a Beatles song. "Take A Students Build, and Make it... Better, Na Na Na nanannana
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @chellymil
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Same here! I think lesson ideas are a great resource for teachers to start from
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @chellymil, @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames, @entICE_il
hoppytoteach
Jun 27 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2: I need steps! I fiddled off-and-on all school year trying to figure out how to access
#MinecraftEdu
for my Ss. Kept hitting walls!
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:26 PM EDT
That is awesome! Can you share any of it?
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @chellymil, @c_johnson007, @MrMillerReads, @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
MrMillerReads
Jun 27 @ 8:26 PM EDT
#minecraftedu
A2: Let children discover new things and have them teach others.
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Will Do! Thank you for reaching out!
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @ice_il, @c_johnson007
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2 - Here's a quick InfoGraphic that shows how full circle
#MinecraftEdu
Lesson design and growth MUST BE.
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2: Present Ts with "tasks". Like the tutorial world. I think it would be best to do it by subject.
#MinecraftEDU
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Sleep is for the weak. Thank god for summer break!
#ISTE17
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
#DoubleHeader
In reply to @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:28 PM EDT
ABSOLUTELY!
#MinecraftEdu
We're all happy to be Mentors because we want to see everyone succeed! - Great Panels today Shane btw!
In reply to @HikariKishi
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Hey SHANE! Are you at
#ISTE17
or in Hawaii? Or Back in NY? Awesome to see you and have you in
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @HikariKishi
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:29 PM EDT
So much more convenient than Israel.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
JoachimCohen123
Jun 27 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Inspired by
@mrsci_techkitty
using
#codebuilder
in
#MinecraftEDU
to teach the skills of advanced manufacturing!
#hacktheclassroom
#ISTE17
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:29 PM EDT
So amazing how
#MinecraftEDU
can make the abstract tangible. How ideas spring to life, how creativity can be shaped and constructed!
In reply to @c_johnson007, @MrMillerReads, @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Interesting Idea, but for the challenge of getting past the
#Tenant
system in place. But Win 10 Would work!
#MinecraftEdu
vendi55
Jun 27 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2 maybe set up some training realms in
#minecraftedu
that people could join and have continuous sessions and experimenting in there
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2:
#MinecraftEdu
IS continuous and iterative. How do we continue to develop skills after introduction trainings?
#notatISTE17
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: How can we utilize Students and the Community to support our professional growth and learning as
#GBL
Ts?
#NotAtISTE17
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: How can we utilize Students and the Community to support our professional growth and learning as
#GBL
Ts?
#NotAtISTE17
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Yes, this is a wonderful idea, and one that I believe will come to fruition soon.
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @vendi55
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:32 PM EDT
a3: The Kids already 'get it'! Let's bring their learning mindset into the equation and let them show us!
#MinecraftEdu
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3 Give Ss a chance to explain their creations in Minecraft through screen-casting or video so we can see their creative ideas
#Minecraftedu
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Awesome! Very useful for Ts. Did you make it?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
dbingyou
Jun 27 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Yes!
#Minecraft
(not
#MinecraftEdu
) is already available on
@OculusRift
and Gear VR:
https://t.co/HE3TNoXnqq
In reply to @BertJacoby, @MinecraftEdu, @Microsoft, @OculusRift
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3 - I love how
@MatthewFarber
talks about Co-Viewing Youtube Videos with kids. Great way to get new ideas together!
#MinecraftEdu
pfm2001_
Jun 27 @ 8:32 PM EDT
we can ask questions instead of being stubborn and acting like we know everything
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3: Best use of Community I have seen was sponsored by
@PBJellyGames
and his learning company
@MineGageEdu
and a band of merry
#MinecraftEDU
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:33 PM EDT
The do! The more open the task we give them, the more room room to create they have. We will be amazed at what they make
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@iwearthecrowns
My parents were in the room, and they said you were very interesting.
#MinecraftEdu
#notatISTE17
#ISTE17
In reply to @chellymil, @JoachimCohen123, @mrsci_techkitty, @MSAUedu, @dan_bowen, @townesy77, @imeldajudge, @iwearthecrowns
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Agreed! A YouTube channel run by Ss and moderated by the teacher could work
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @chellymil
cdelapena09
Jun 27 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Will listen to
#HackTheClassroom
again - discussed so many great tools!!
#notatISTE17
#MicrosoftEdu
#MinecraftEdu
#MicrosoftTeams
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Yes, I created that and a Blog Post on it ages ago: Here's the Link:
#MinecraftEdu
https://t.co/jn9sRLXodZ
In reply to @supervxn
hoppytoteach
Jun 27 @ 8:34 PM EDT
I didn't see Q3. Can someone RT?
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Screen shot from
@PBJellyGames
and
@Tomohawk1989
when they
@SkypeClassroom
w/ my 5th graders, Feeling the love
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Q3: How can we utilize Students and the Community to support our professional growth and learning as
#GBL
Ts?
#NotAtISTE17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @hoppytoteach
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Here's a Link to the InfoGraphic and Article -
https://t.co/iUZwmAnhRT
… It's about Full Circle Design of Fun GBL Lessons
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2 - Here's a quick InfoGraphic that shows how full circle
#MinecraftEdu
Lesson design and growth MUST BE.
pfm2001_
Jun 27 @ 8:36 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @hoppytoteach
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Me too!
@PBJellyGames
@MGrundel
PLZ RT Q3. Thanks!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @hoppytoteach, @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:37 PM EDT
YES! Last year myself & Youtubers traveled 100K+ Miles for
#SkypeAThon
@SkypeClassroom
to Inspire Creativity! This year MORE
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Screen shot from
@PBJellyGames
and
@Tomohawk1989
when they
@SkypeClassroom
w/ my 5th graders, Feeling the love
#notatiste17
#MinecraftEDU
pfm2001_
Jun 27 @ 8:37 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @supervxn, @hoppytoteach, @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@MeenooRami
@NealManegold
Any chance of this happening?
#MinecraftEdu
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2: Present Ts with "tasks". Like the tutorial world. I think it would be best to do it by subject.
#MinecraftEDU
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Using this to help design my GBL Project.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A3: I said it earlier in
#MinecraftEdu
EU, we can learn from
#StuVoice
AND our
#PLN
and grow as educators, if we just listen.
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Thanks Paoloa! You got our back Q3:
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_, @hoppytoteach
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:39 PM EDT
200 Years of Factory Style Didactic Education is going to go out the door soon. We will make it happen!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Terencewhite23, @MrMillerReads, @MGrundel, @gcouros
hoppytoteach
Jun 27 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A3: I think community members (a.k.a. parents primarily) support Ts in general when they visit CRs and see what Ss are doing.
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: The versatility of
#MinecraftEdu
allows for continuous learning. How can we keep developing ours and our students skills?
#NotAtISTE17
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: The versatility of
#MinecraftEdu
allows for continuous learning. How can we keep developing ours and our students skills?
#notatISTE17
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I agree 100% with this statement, but we also need to be provided that common/collaborative planning time to actually create
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @supervxn
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Great thought! We need to learn to listen to our students. Their voice is powerful.
#stuvoice
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @supervxn
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:41 PM EDT
I had the same problem. I do
#flipclass
now, so the Ss come to class prepared and ready to "play"
#minecraftedu
https://t.co/pYWU9rFnQI
In reply to @Terencewhite23, @MGrundel, @MrMillerReads, @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
chellymil
Jun 27 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4
#minecraftedu
don't get stuck. Don't do the same thing all the time, get Ss involved to build new inquiry projects
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Love it!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @lynnetelfer, @MrMillerReads, @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
MrMillerReads
Jun 27 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A3: I also believe that the student should help lead. We are no longer the experts in the room.
#minecraftedu
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:41 PM EDT
As a Black belt says. "always look to the White belt teachings". Stay focussed and always learn! :D
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 Give the Ss some freedom in the game but find a way to play with them
#Minecraftedu
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:42 PM EDT
a4: I LOVE the infinite possibilities and the chance for Ss to make their OWN decisions about their direction in learning.
#MinecraftEdu
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:42 PM EDT
I'm open to it, but I want to make it "official".
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil, @MeenooRami, @NealManegold
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Agreed, for most part, schools follow factory model, & we can no longer produce cogs, but there are pocket of innovation, ie:
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Terencewhite23, @PBJellyGames, @MrMillerReads, @gcouros
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Also a perfect answer for A4! Get students involved in finding new ways to support learning.!
#MinecraftEdu
MrMillerReads
Jun 27 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A3: I also believe that the student should help lead. We are no longer the experts in the room.
#minecraftedu
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:42 PM EDT
I want to do a tutorial world with
@MSMakeCode
@gotynker
@scratch
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil, @MeenooRami, @NealManegold, @MSMakeCode, @gotynker, @scratch
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4 ADVICE- If we don't want to stagnate, or our students to bore, then we need to include them in the development of lessons.
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Also a perfect answer for A4! Get students involved in finding new ways to support learning.!
#MinecraftEdu
MrMillerReads
Jun 27 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A3: I also believe that the student should help lead. We are no longer the experts in the room.
#minecraftedu
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:43 PM EDT
yup!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
hoppytoteach
Jun 27 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4: Be willing to give up control and let Ss lead. Any group of 25 kids is ALWAYS going to know more than me about something!
#MinecraftEdu
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:43 PM EDT
So true! We need to provide them structure and support to show their skills and become leaders
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @MrMillerReads
pfm2001_
Jun 27 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Make use of newer blocks when they come out. Try history, for example!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:44 PM EDT
This year I gamified my back-to-school night and had instant parent and admin buy-in for
#GBL
in my classroom
#NotAtISTE17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @hoppytoteach
pfm2001_
Jun 27 @ 8:44 PM EDT
but don't let it get out of hand either. students often pick the easy way out
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
chellymil
Jun 27 @ 8:44 PM EDT
OOOO Let's see some MODS in
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @pfm2001_, @PBJellyGames
MrMillerReads
Jun 27 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4: As teachers we MUST constantly evolve. Come to
#iste17
or find something else that feeds your fire!
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Well Said Mary! Collective wisdom of the crowd is great, and the heightened engagement from kids being in control is AMAZING
#MinecraftEdu
hoppytoteach
Jun 27 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4: Be willing to give up control and let Ss lead. Any group of 25 kids is ALWAYS going to know more than me about something!
#MinecraftEdu
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4: 1/2 for Ss: Design diff lessons. Not just "build a model of..." try to design quests and mini-games or let them design.
#MinecraftEDU
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:44 PM EDT
So true. More teachers need to be willing to admit that.
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @hoppytoteach
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4: 2/2 For Ts, I post my suggestion again. I hope it's accepted.
#MinecraftEDU
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2: Present Ts with "tasks". Like the tutorial world. I think it would be best to do it by subject.
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Genius = lots of bad ideas leads to one good idea!
#NotAtISTE17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @chellymil
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Giving kids a Game to Play - learning to design learning games - or having them design peer to peer learning games is BEST
#MinecraftEdu
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4: 1/2 for Ss: Design diff lessons. Not just "build a model of..." try to design quests and mini-games or let them design.
#MinecraftEDU
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Most. Some say "why don't YOU teach us? we come to school to learn and be ready for the tests". That's just sad...
#minecraftedu
In reply to @Terencewhite23, @MGrundel, @MrMillerReads, @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
pfm2001_
Jun 27 @ 8:47 PM EDT
i mean like "hey you guys wanna make a house or a city" "let's do the house"
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:47 PM EDT
I used
@classcraftgame
for the Gold and XP points. I had kids show up w/ parents 1 hr early and running to my class
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @c_johnson007, @hoppytoteach, @classcraftgame
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:47 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @chellymil
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:48 PM EDT
I gave groups of Ss the task of making a medieval manor. The results were awesome but differed greatly. I loved it
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:48 PM EDT
And the question is WHAT have we done to these students?!! We've leeched creativity from them and prepped them for failure.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @supervxn, @Terencewhite23, @MGrundel, @MrMillerReads, @gcouros
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:48 PM EDT
#StuVoice
! Another excellent source of experts is the community and resources like Twitter, YouTube and
@SkypeClassroom
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @SkypeClassroom
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:48 PM EDT
And they were right to some degree, my class scored the lowest of the grade in the state test. I was called for a hearing....
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @Terencewhite23, @MGrundel, @MrMillerReads, @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:49 PM EDT
What about those
#notatISTE17
?
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MrMillerReads
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5: What strategies have you gained from other trainings that can also support learning and growth for
#MinecraftEdu
?
#NotAtISTE17
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5: What strategies have you gained from other trainings that can also support learning and growth for
#MinecraftEdu
?
#NotAtISTE17
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Have you dabbled in Structure Blocks? I have seen them briefly w/
@CraftMasterSW
but need to re-explore.
#NotAtISTE17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_, @PBJellyGames, @CraftMasterSW
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5 Student choice and different methods of showing understanding is a natural connection to
#Minecraftedu
The open style is perfect for this
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Easy to say, tough to do. Maybe if you sent me the blog post sooner, I would be better at it ;-)
#minecraftedu
https://t.co/zMAdBJdDzL
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @lynnetelfer, @Terencewhite23, @MGrundel, @MrMillerReads, @gcouros
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:52 PM EDT
a5: Learned not only how to build in MC but to make effective GBL environments and servers.
#Minecraftedu
Now presenting at conferences!
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Sad but true!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @lynnetelfer, @Terencewhite23, @MGrundel, @MrMillerReads, @gcouros
pfm2001_
Jun 27 @ 8:52 PM EDT
I read about them on the wiki once
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames, @CraftMasterSW
MrMillerReads
Jun 27 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5: Game-based learning:
#minecraftedu
is just one tool. When we can transform completely, I believe school will better than video games
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5: After attending
#ECET2NJPA
i took back the notion that we really need to celebrate learning and ourselves as educators
#MinecraftEDU
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Do you mean more work for the T or the Ss?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @lynnetelfer, @Terencewhite23, @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
hoppytoteach
Jun 27 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5: Book study "Quality Instruction That Works." Providing Ss with clear objectives and meaningful feedback as they work.
#MinecraftEdu
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:54 PM EDT
I think GBL is a necessary part of the school environment and is sadly lacking
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:54 PM EDT
I am incorporating Marzano's work with Game-based learning. A wonderful experience in STEM unit design!
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A5: I use
#MinecraftEDU
to bring out my creativity and celebrate my learning and my Ss learning. It is reciprocal,
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5: After attending
#ECET2NJPA
i took back the notion that we really need to celebrate learning and ourselves as educators
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Do you have a resource on this, would love to see something from Marzano on GBL
#NotAtISTE17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A5: Strengthen the PLN. I suggested a regular
#MOOC
to
@MeenooRami
I'll gladly host it if I may. Done a couple of webinars b4
#MinecraftEDU
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:56 PM EDT
I teach social studies but
#Minecraftedu
give my Ss a chance to "live" the history we are learning about in a way
In reply to @lynnetelfer
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Outro: Name, Role and Location. What is your plan for learning to use
#MinecraftEdu
over the summer breaks?
#NotAtISTE17
lynnetelfer
Jun 27 @ 8:57 PM EDT
working on it right now. I just shared it with
@PBJellyGames
and will share with you Sir!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Tests do not measure all. Ie: Happiness, creativity, collaboration, kindness/empathy. Did you increase these in your class?
#MinecraftEDU
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:48 PM EDT
And they were right to some degree, my class scored the lowest of the grade in the state test. I was called for a hearing....
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @Terencewhite23, @MGrundel, @MrMillerReads, @PBJellyGames, @gcouros
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Outro: Name, Role and Location. What is your plan for learning to use
#MinecraftEdu
over the summer breaks?
#NotAtISTE17
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Following...
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Chris social studies teacher at ROWVA (IL) I plan to experiment w/
#Minecraftedu
and work on activities combing primary sources and MC
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Ahhh, OK, Marzano is your assessment/evaluation tool? I though Bob actually did something with GBL.
#NotAtISTE17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jun 27 @ 8:59 PM EDT
I am Mark, share with me.
#NotAtISTE17
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @chellymil, @lynnetelfer, @PBJellyGames
supervxn
Jun 27 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Noa, a sci T from Israel. Trying to figure out
#coding
with command blocks. Lots to learn.
#MinecraftEDU
c_johnson007
Jun 27 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Oh cool. We have had great talks about land use and ownership with 7th graders this year
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @chellymil, @lynnetelfer
