#MinecraftEDU Archive
This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday May 23, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q0: Introduce yourself: Name, Location, Role/Position, how did you get started with
#MinecraftEDU
or see yourself getting started?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:00 PM EDT
For tonight's
#MinecraftEdu
chat we will get back to what makes MinecraftEdu such a powerful tool, so join us to share your thoughts!
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome everyone, to the
#MinecraftEdu
Chat! I hope you all enjoyed last weeks
#msfteduchat
and will share again next month!
participatechat
May 23 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#MinecraftEDU
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/M5w7eU1M9r
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:01 PM EDT
If you're new to EdChats, two important things to remember is A: Answer questions w/ A1,A2 etc. and always include the Hashtag
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:01 PM EDT
INTRO Let's start by sharing a little bit on who you are and what drives you into
#MinecraftEdu
- What makes / made you want to get started?
Mr_Ullman
May 23 @ 8:01 PM EDT
This is Jordan, 5th grade T from Princeton, NJ. Excited to be here!
#5thchat
#MinecraftEDU
BBTNB
May 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hi everyone. One eye watching my boy
#Crosby
destroy the Sens and one on
#MinecraftEDU
chat tonight!
#NHL
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Welcome Jordan,
#NJED
is in the house. Now looking for
@WiseDad_Games
@mr_isaacs
@mr_isaacs
and
@TechedUpTeacher
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Mr_Ullman, @WiseDad_Games, @mr_isaacs, @mr_isaacs, @TechedUpTeacher
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Ben Spieldenner, brand new Minecraft Global Mentor, English Teacher/Ed Technologist from Ohio. My own two kids got me into
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:01 PM EDT
INTRO Let's start by sharing a little bit on who you are and what drives you into
#MinecraftEdu
- What makes / made you want to get started?
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Welome Ben! Glad to hear your voice int the
#MinecraftEDU
Chat tonight
In reply to @BBTNB
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT
YEAH!!! Jordon's rocking two chat's at once! Love the passion my friend! Hello to all
#5thchat
folks from us here with
#MinecraftEdu
<3
In reply to @Mr_Ullman
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Did somebody ring?
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Welcome Jordan,
#NJED
is in the house. Now looking for
@WiseDad_Games
@mr_isaacs
@mr_isaacs
and
@TechedUpTeacher
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Mr_Ullman, @WiseDad_Games, @mr_isaacs, @mr_isaacs, @TechedUpTeacher
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Welcome Ben! Keep us Posted on the progress of Crosby with Minecraft Builds bro :D
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Welcome Ben! Glad to have a fellow
#MinecraftMentor
in the house!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BenSpieldenner
scienceninjagal
May 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT
A0: Megan, Aust, work at a science centre atm, got started as player, then just tried things out in class
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
JohnFritzky
May 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT
@MGrundel
hope you and other Edu's from
#MinecraftEdu
can multitask and join us on
#5thchat
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Yeah! Steve! We ordered Pizza and just waiting on you :D How's it my friend! Feeling back to sane post
@Minefaire
?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @minefaire
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Running it makes it a bit more tough, but I'm sure some will chime in and contribute. What's the topic again?
#5thchat
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @JohnFritzky, @MGrundel
sdtitmas
May 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hey Mark! Scott from NJ checking in for
#MinecraftEDU
after your awesome presentation at
#TCT17
In reply to @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Garrett Zimmer here. Founder of the
#MinecraftEdu
chat (running now) and excited to see and maybe try to engage with a great
#5thchat
topic
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Welcome Scott! So glad you could join us! Mark's awesome isn't he :D
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @sdtitmas, @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@BenSpieldenner
Are you joining us to share your
#MinecraftEdu
experiences tonight Ben? :D
sdtitmas
May 23 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Yup! Was very informative and helpful when we met on Saturday.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
Q1 is rolling out in a minute! Lets talk Why Minecraft!
chellymil
May 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Rachelle here!!! Grade 4/5 teacher in Toronto
#minecraftedu
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Sanity is kicking back in but a bit under the weather. Trying to bounce back from that. How bout you?
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @minefaire
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: Why is MinecraftEdu such a phenomenon in both education and mainstream?
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: Why is MinecraftEdu such a phenomenon in both education and mainstream?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT
So Scott have you used
#MinecraftEdu
yet!?
In reply to @sdtitmas, @MGrundel
chellymil
May 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 i think it's so awesome because it's so versatile. Something for everyone in every subject
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Thanks Scott! Any progress on the
#MinecraftEDU
implimentation?
In reply to @sdtitmas, @PBJellyGames
sdtitmas
May 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Only played around with it on my own. Going to be investigating and trying it out for next year.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1:
#minecraft
has taught us so much about how we learn, develop a community of content developers and constructivist thinking
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: Why is MinecraftEdu such a phenomenon in both education and mainstream?
#MinecraftEDU
scienceninjagal
May 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: I think because it's an open sandbox, creative, kid friendly, easy to play, accessible for non gamers
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Depends, I can talk
#MinecraftEDU
and
#5thchat
, if you can too!
In reply to @JohnFritzky
Mr_Ullman
May 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 have to agree with
@chellymil
Also, able to stay relevant b/c endlessly customizeable
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: OK - Coding, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Exploration, Challenge, Iteration, Manipulation, Engagement
#MinecraftEdu
BBTNB
May 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 - Everything
#Sweden
makes is "So hot right now"
#MinecraftEDU
#Soundtrap
#Spotify
.....
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: The elegance is its simplicity. The learning curve is low and the return is so freakin' high! Metacognition-so important!
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: Why is MinecraftEdu such a phenomenon in both education and mainstream?
#MinecraftEDU
sdtitmas
May 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Going to explore a bit and try to prepare something to share with others in district. Will definitely try it out with Ss.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Well this is the community to roll with for support, advice, ideas and sharing! We love to see other's success! right
#MinecraftEdu
???
In reply to @sdtitmas, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1:
#MinecraftEDU
has brought a voice to me & my Ss, has allowed creativity to be built in the classroom, block by block! Something for all
sdtitmas
May 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1 In EDU because it meets students where they are. Ss love games/gaming. Makes learning relevant.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Let me know if you need help, oldbridge is not too far, would love to help and support you
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @sdtitmas, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Awesome Answer! To add to that - Learning Curve = Low, but the ability to scale into high level is vast. No Ceiling = Growth
#MinecraftEdu
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: The elegance is its simplicity. The learning curve is low and the return is so freakin' high! Metacognition-so important!
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: Why is MinecraftEdu such a phenomenon in both education and mainstream?
#MinecraftEDU
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Exactly!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1 I most appreciate the fact that
#MinecraftEdu
can allow Ts to design true game based lessons and activities. Less gamification more GBL.
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1:
#MinecraftEDU
allows for players to easily enter a state of "flow"
Mrs_Gozzard
May 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1: IMO it has something to do with the creativity and endless learning and creating opportunities
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1 cont: which is the satisfying, exhilarating feeling of creative accomplishment and heightened functioning.
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Yes makes learning relevant, allows them to also actively participate in impactful and relevant play!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @sdtitmas, @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT
No kidding!
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1:
#MinecraftEDU
allows for players to easily enter a state of "flow"
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT
When I was in Toronto for post
#E2
@PBJellyGames
introduced me to Canadian Tire!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard, @PBJellyGames
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Is that the newest
#minecraftmentor
joining the
#minecraftedu
chat??
In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2: What challenges/obstacles do you foresee / have you seen using
#MinecraftEDU
in the classroom?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2: What challenges/obstacles do you foresee / have you seen using
#MinecraftEDU
in the classroom?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Welcome Cynthia! Meesa So happy to be seeing yousa!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT
It is!! Woohoo!! Pick axe in hand and tweeting with an enderman.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @PBJellyGames
Mrs_Gozzard
May 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT
#affectivecomputing
#MinecraftEDU
it's how Ss feel when they are building that is special
In reply to @mr_isaacs
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT
OH YES! By the way
#MinecraftEdu
community make sure to congratulate our Newest
#MinecraftMentor
@BenSpieldenner
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT
According to Csikszentmihalyi, flow is produced from self-chosen goals, personal obstacles & continuous feedback - sound like
#MinecraftEDU
?
scienceninjagal
May 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: technical logistics, convincing admin to buy the game, for older Ss bout 15-16 it's not as 'cool' anymore
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: Push back from those who think it is "for gamers" or "just a game." Time to create the worlds I envision in my head.
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2: What challenges/obstacles do you foresee / have you seen using
#MinecraftEDU
in the classroom?
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Hey Paul,
#MinecraftEDU
chat happening now!
In reply to @PaulDarvasi, @PBJellyGames, @mr_isaacs, @ImmersiveMind, @CrowellInteract, @katjaborregaard
chellymil
May 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2 oh man! I felt it today! The connectivity and ability to have everyone on at the same time with school tech. Tough!
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT
As long as we allow that state to persist long enough and support learning in the good PlayBased ways ... YES!
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1:
#MinecraftEDU
allows for players to easily enter a state of "flow"
BBTNB
May 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2 - The constant software updates, Office 365 stipulation and access to computer labs top my list of barriers.
#MinecraftEDU
DevEducators
May 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: Students always finding a loophole that I don't know about.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: occasional challenge is having kids enter other students Worlds and making changes. should require owner permission
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2: What challenges/obstacles do you foresee / have you seen using
#MinecraftEDU
in the classroom?
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Glad to have you in the community !
#minecraftedu
In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2 Everyone always speaks of the Tech Challenges. I think the biggest challenge though (one that we can fix easily) is Pt1
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: Challenge/obstacle is letting teachers know that they don't have to be the expert to use
#MinecraftEDU
effectively. Facilitate
PaulDarvasi
May 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Hi folks -popping in late!
#MinecraftEDU
DevEducators
May 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: Admins truly letting go of any preconceived doubts & trusting the process.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Yeah Buddy!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PaulDarvasi
Mrs_Gozzard
May 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Constant updates is great M:EE but not when it makes older versions no longer work
#elegibilityerrors
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Great Point Kirt! I think the best thing an Admin can do is encourage a culture of risk-taking to allow for
#MinecraftEDU
to happen.
In reply to @DevEducators
chellymil
May 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT
I was soo fustrated today. I had 5 computers and no one could get on the world together.
#ripmyhairout
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Pt2 the ability to overcome that initial uncertainty with where it fits with curriculum. Let Ss lead in that and it's easier!
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2 Everyone always speaks of the Tech Challenges. I think the biggest challenge though (one that we can fix easily) is Pt1
#MinecraftEdu
DevEducators
May 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A1: It fosters creativity to the nth degree!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2: I think getting others on board...the kids love it,the adults are sometimes a bit scared because they don't understand it.
#MinecraftEdu
sdtitmas
May 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2 Ensuring that Ss are attending to the learning goal/task rather than just "playing".
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Agreed. Some struggles with updates or some updating some not. Those kinks will get worked out
#minecraftedu
In reply to @BBTNB
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT
You may need to make sure that port forwarding is on. Its that port - 19132.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @chellymil
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT
OMG Heard So much on this today! I know
@PlayCraftLearn
is on it I think!
#MinecraftEdu
Mrs_Gozzard
May 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Constant updates is great M:EE but not when it makes older versions no longer work
#elegibilityerrors
#MinecraftEdu
Mr_Ullman
May 23 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Still using the legacy
#minecraftEDU
...works fine for my kids. So far.
BBTNB
May 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT
There are small issues but teams of people will try to solve them with you. Just get the attention of a mentor.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @chellymil
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Tip: when 'friends list' doesn't work go to IP address - much more reliable for connecting
#minecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT
We've got a MASTER of Classroom as a Game teacher here! Welcome Paul!
#MinecraftEdu
PaulDarvasi
May 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Hi folks -popping in late!
#MinecraftEDU
sdtitmas
May 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Agreed. This goes for almost all tech. Ss can handle many challenges in tech, even ones the teacher cannot.
#MinecraftEDU
RT
@MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: Challenge/obstacle is letting teachers know that they don't have to be the expert to use
#MinecraftEDU
effectively. Facilitate
Mrs_Gozzard
May 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
our PKE grant for next year is working on this co learning mindset w Ts and
#MinecraftEDU
M:EE 26 Ts across 4 learning wkshop
In reply to @MGrundel
DevEducators
May 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2:Unfortunately anther obstcle not having all the updates/capabilities/latest version & then the game becomes "beneath them".
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
PaulDarvasi
May 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Too kind! I still have to much to learn about
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
BacNguyen2
May 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2: Must upgrade OS for computer lab.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT
OK! Such a Valid Point I speak often of! We need to align the game to some degree to kids value experiences with the game
#MinecraftEdu
DevEducators
May 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2:Unfortunately anther obstcle not having all the updates/capabilities/latest version & then the game becomes "beneath them".
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT
But now with
#codebuilder
and
#command_bloCks
#minecraftedu
isnt beneath anyone :)
In reply to @DevEducators, @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT
I will train you my Padawan! We'll make it a play / work date! Lets design some coursework :D
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PaulDarvasi
BBTNB
May 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Check this out next!
#MinecraftEDU
Cribs!
https://t.co/GDQB6u2j1B
In reply to @MrsKChia, @STEAMusd, @MrsMcGarry3rd, @mrsrose_carlton
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: What are the various ways we can use
#MinecraftEDU
to support Student learning and growth?
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: What are the various ways we can use
#MinecraftEDU
to support Student learning and growth?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
I think it's so important to link "as much as possible" to kids levels.
#MinecraftEdu
Thanks so much for that point.
In reply to @DevEducators, @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A2: saving, backing up, sharing worlds can still be a challenge
#minecraftedu
chellymil
May 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A2 so nice to see people with the same concerns I have
#likefamily
#yougetme
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3:
#MinecraftEDU
makes me happy! And when I am happy I am more receptive to learning and challenging myself physically and mentally
DevEducators
May 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
There are so many answers to this question.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
I practice a daily backup routine. I think that it is just good practice in education and now with the spread of RansomWare
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3 I am of course a major proponent of GBL - Design the lesson as a game, and watch kids engage deeper and deeper with it.
#MinecraftEdu
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: beauty of
#minecraft
thanks to creative uses there are no limits to how we can use
#MINECRAFTEDU
to support stu learning and growth
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: What are the various ways we can use
#MinecraftEDU
to support Student learning and growth?
chellymil
May 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3 being open to Ss interests within the game and connecting it to curriculum
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3
#MinecraftEdu
But the other strengths of Minecraft are in Project Based, Design and Iteration, the 4 Cs, and Exploration of concepts.
DevEducators
May 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: The best ways are the ones we don't know about & the students discover.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
For sure! Any subject, any grade level, any ability, any interest. You are only limited by.. well nothing!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Such an important point
@chellymil
! Work With Students, not against them right?
#MinecraftEdu
chellymil
May 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3 being open to Ss interests within the game and connecting it to curriculum
#MinecraftEdu
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3:I use it to deepen the understanding of literature in my class.Drop kids in the world of the book-makes a huge difference!
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: What are the various ways we can use
#MinecraftEDU
to support Student learning and growth?
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Me too but it's still pretty cumbersome. I end class with "save, export, upload, share" as my mantra
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Agreed, I love empowering Ss to teach others (adults and peers) about new ideas and concepts.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @DevEducators
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Big time! I love how
#MinecraftEdu
can be manipulated to meet any need, any environment and scenario! Love it!
In reply to @mr_isaacs
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Agreed but my dream is to have worlds saved to cloud, easily shared, and be able to open and play multiplayer from cloud save
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
PaulDarvasi
May 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3 - I teach so many kids that love the game already, that it is empowering when they get to apply their skills in class
#MinecraftEdu
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: Reignites the childlike spark we all need to continue in education...it is really fun!!
#MinecraftEdu
sdtitmas
May 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3 Although I haven't used it yet, the creative possibilities for learning seem endless.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Kirt, where in NJ are you from? We really must meet up!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @DevEducators
DevEducators
May 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
When I taught myself just a basic "turtle code", I was so excited AS AN ADULT & had my turtles build a street for me.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @mr_isaacs
BacNguyen2
May 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3: Find lesson plans in
#MinecraftEdu
, then make owner lesson plan to teach Ss
In reply to @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Go to
https://t.co/hv34ONor4d
and download the latest version of M:EE and
#codebuilder
#MINECRAFTEDU
#gamechanger
#kidscancode
In reply to @DevEducators, @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Hah!!!!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @chellymil, @MGrundel
Mr_Ullman
May 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
LOVE the turtles! So much fun!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @DevEducators, @MGrundel, @mr_isaacs
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
I love the idea of building an immersive diorama out of a book and then turning that in to a game.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BenSpieldenner
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
YES - This is the exact words from a student in our learning game design visit for a Social Studies Project with
@TCDSB
#MinecraftEdu
chellymil
May 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
"All I want to do is fight someone!" It's my job to connect that to learning!
In reply to @PBJellyGames
mr_isaacs
May 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Signing off. Time to read a bit with
@leilaboo215
:)
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
I had Kids do that with "Escape Count Olafs mansion" an escape the room game and Tuck Everlasting, following the cow trail
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BenSpieldenner
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Awesome! Thanks for joining Steve!
#MinecraftEdu
Rest up brother!
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @leilaboo215
scienceninjagal
May 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A3: love the endless opportunities it gives everyone to express themselves creatively
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Just finished a scenario from Ayn Rand's book Anthem...HUGE hit with kids. Great conversations!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Allow students to rebuild the book in
#MinecraftEDU
and then turn it into an immersive game
#5thChat
In reply to @GinetteGarrity1
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Love it!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: How does
#MinecraftEDU
differ from traditional game-based learning methods or other educational games?
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: How does
#MinecraftEDU
differ from traditional game-based learning methods?
DevEducators
May 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I gotta run. I hope to join up with you guys on a more regular basis. Thanks for being trailblazers!
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Nice, you are clearly teaching older kids than I. Next up FountainHead? I enjoyed that more than Atlas Shrugged
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BenSpieldenner
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
What is the best use of creative expression you have seen in
#MinecraftEDU
?
In reply to @scienceninjagal
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: The sandbox feature, the ability to allow creation or hinder it, the sheer volume of control over every aspect of it!
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: How does
#MinecraftEDU
differ from traditional game-based learning methods or other educational games?
scienceninjagal
May 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4: not all games have a huge creative aspect, other games aren't as open/easy to use for any subject
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
chellymil
May 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 kids love this game and they know it well. Also it's super versatile. Makes for a perfect combo
#MinecraftEdu
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Nope...only Ayn Rand book we read..we also read Animal Farm & Metamorphosis (turning this into n escape room in
#MinecraftEdu
)
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Thanks, another idea would be to do a screen cast of the book, in
#MinecraftEDU
#5thChat
In reply to @techieteacher, @GinetteGarrity1
sdtitmas
May 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 This is a game students are already playing with an EDU twist. Many of the others were originated for EDU.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Agreed...kids know it already! This makes it so easy to use.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
You MUST Share that map when you are done and please please please tag me in it!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BenSpieldenner
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4 How about the fact that you can Add Game Mechanics to make it a strong Serious Game for the deeper scaffolding content.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BenSpieldenner
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Love it! Hamlet would be so fun. This summer I am making a replica of Verona for Romeo and Juliet.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PaulDarvasi, @MGrundel
BacNguyen2
May 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4:
#MinecraftEdu
makes Ss think creatively than any gbl i've teach.
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Differentiation to the MAX!!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
How does one perform a lobotamy in
#MinecraftEDU
?
In reply to @PaulDarvasi, @BenSpieldenner
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Very carefully.
#AgentHandsofSteel
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @PaulDarvasi
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Yes, so much more value in commercial, over-the-counter games. Meeting kids where they are. That is the art of teaching
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @sdtitmas
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
Allows you to do anything, it also supports all Gamer Archetypes making it relevant and engaging for all types of players.
scienceninjagal
May 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Escape rooms in MC sounds like fun! Can I play too?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @MGrundel
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Absolutely!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @scienceninjagal, @MGrundel
PaulDarvasi
May 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
By chipping away at all the red stones connecting the two blackish hemispheres of the brain!
#MinecraftEDU
inecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @BenSpieldenner
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A4 - all types of players can find value IF lesson is designed well, means that Ss will see this as not glorified worksheet
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
Allows you to do anything, it also supports all Gamer Archetypes making it relevant and engaging for all types of players.
scienceninjagal
May 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Digestive system with a river of water u could ride thru it. Some Ss made a nursery for my baby before I went on mat leave.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A4: My problem with "traditional"
#GBL
in classrooms is the games are not voluntary, but compulsory and linear, not open-ended
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
OMG Awesome! Escape rooms are fantastic! I want to see the BEN!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @scienceninjagal, @BenSpieldenner, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Exactly!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BacNguyen2, @PBJellyGames
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Exactly! So difficult to personalize and utilize for various purposes.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
For sure. We teach Pre-Service teachers all about UDL for Learning, well there's UDG for Gaming!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BenSpieldenner
TechInsider26
May 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
#Minecraft
#Xbox
/ PE - Adventure Time & NEW BOSSES
https://t.co/XqFyCWPIB8
#GamingUpdates
🍎
#gamedev
#gamedv
#minecraft建築コミュ
#MinecraftEdu
PaulDarvasi
May 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A4 it's so much more than a game - it's the world's largest creative playground
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5:
#MinecraftEDU
What methods do you find most beneficial for assessing children's’ learning with Minecraft?
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5:
#MinecraftEDU
What methods do you find most beneficial for assessing children's’ learning with Minecraft?
scienceninjagal
May 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
I love games like Portal 2 & Contraption Maker where u can make ure own puzzles and share them with each other, so much fun
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: I touch on this in Episode 4 of my Minewhat? series, comes out tomorrow. I need to do an entire video on just this.
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5:
#MinecraftEDU
What methods do you find most beneficial for assessing children's’ learning with Minecraft?
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
My other issue with edu games these days is they just attach buzzwords like, personalized and adaptive, when they are NOT!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BenSpieldenner
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Agreed! Game + Creative Workshop + Digital Game Design Tool ++++
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PaulDarvasi
Mrs_Gozzard
May 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: using
@OneNoteC
to document and make notes on Ss progress
#MinecraftEdu
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Thanks dude! I get bored easily and I am always looking for new ways to meet kids where they are.
#MinecraftEdu
is my jam!!
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @scienceninjagal, @MGrundel
chellymil
May 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5 camera, portfolio, reflection papers, planning maps
#MinecraftEdu
PaulDarvasi
May 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5 - I really think it depends on the objectives and desired outcomes.
#MinecraftEdu
scienceninjagal
May 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5: screen capture/casting and screen shots rule!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Preach it! The games are designed to sell, not be used.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Sounds interesting, can you tell me more on using OneNote!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard, @OneNoteC
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
You gave me a great idea!
#Sway
would be great for highlighting work in
#MinecraftEDU
becuase you can embed anything
#mieexpert
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard, @OneNoteC
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5: I used rubrics, in game penalties...I actually made my Freshmen English Final Exam in
#MinecraftEdu
-took forever but a ton of fun!!
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
OUTRO Recap Who you are: Name, Role & Location. What response, resource or comment from tonight’s
#Minecraftedu
Chat really inspired you?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A5 How has nobody gone yet to what kids LOVE / Are in love with!
#YouTube
Video Creation to showcase learning & teach others?
#MinecraftEdu
Mrs_Gozzard
May 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
currently using my
#surfaceexpert
device and inking with photos of screen and audio
In reply to @MGrundel, @OneNoteC
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
I love the camera + portfolio, they're my 2 favorite unique
#MinecraftEDU
tools, more so than allow/deny, but I've been having fun w/ border
In reply to @chellymil
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
I would love to share it. I had to think through things I never imagined- field tested by my upperclassmen.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
I prefer border blocks as a prison over global pause. Watch others play while you are stuck in stasis
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @chellymil
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
OUTRO Recap Who you are: Name, Role & Location. What response, resource or comment from tonight’s
#Minecraftedu
Chat really inspired you?
BenSpieldenner
May 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Took 20+ hours to create- but it allows kids immediate feedback, they can respawn and redo and I think it may actually be fun,
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil
TechInsider26
May 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
#Minecraft
#Xbox
-
#Arctic
Survival - Under the
#Ice
https://t.co/VBAWkV9aD1
#GamingUpdates
🍎
#gamedev
#gamedv
#minecraft建築コミュ
#MinecraftEdu
chellymil
May 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Rachelle grade 4/5 teacher toronto. Exams in minecraft!!!
#MinecraftEdu
