#MinecraftEDU Archive

This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.

Tuesday January 23, 2018
8:00 PM EST

  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Q0: Welcome to #MinecraftEDU Chat! Please introduce yourself: Name, Role, Current Coordinates and current definition of Game-based Learning? #MinecraftEDU
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Q0: Welcome to #MinecraftEDU Chat! Please introduce yourself: Name, Role, Current Coordinates and current definition of Game-based Learning?
  • pickleberry1234 Jan 23 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Q0~ Welcome to tonight's #MinecraftEdu chat! Please state your name, role, current coordinates, and tell us how you define Game Based Learning!
  • AlexaLeMar Jan 23 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Hello #MinecraftEdu I'm an #MLC from Canada joining in from ice-glazed Montreal!
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Welcome Alex! Been a while. Hope you're doing well. #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @AlexaLeMar
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Good Morning, Good Evening all you Miners, Crafters and Creepers and thanks for joining us on Tonight's #MinecraftEDU Chat. I am joining briefly from @Bett_show in London, its 1 am here. Super excited for the chat and conference
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Chris social studies teacher ROWVA Jr/Sr high in Illinois. GBL is using games to achieve specific curricular goals #MinecraftEdu
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Ivan K-5 NJ I'll wait for Garret's definition. :) #MinecraftEDU
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:02 PM EST
    So GBL can not exist without curriculum? #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @c_johnson007
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Haha, not taking the bait Ivan. Cheers and great to see you here tonight.! #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Good Evening Minecraftians! #MinecraftEdu Garrett Z here. I am a Minecraft Mentor, Master Trainer, and GBL Expert. I define GBL as using a True Game to effect and empower learning. (as opposed to just using game elements to motivate learning)
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi Mark! #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @MGrundel
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hah Hah! you know I'm not shy about defining GBL :D But that doesn mean I'm 100% right so we want to hear what you think honestly. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
    I'd say yes. In my mind, GBL uses actual games to "teach" content to students #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Mark G, Educator and co-founder of the chat along w/ Mr. @PBJellyGames Definition is using games as teachable moments. And the next step is designing games to express learning. #MinecraftEDU
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Agree 100% "true game" must be in GBL definition. I think engagement is also a word to be used, as that is the main point; to engage students in learning. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @PBJellyGames
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Interesting Question Ivan! #MinecraftEdu it goes into what we define as curriculum.
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games, @c_johnson007
  • coulterlewis1 Jan 23 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Q0- Coulter here from Toronto. MLC in Ontario. GBL = Fun, tangible, learning outcomes to easily justify it to parents and admin. #MinecraftEdu
  • BBTNB Jan 23 @ 8:05 PM EST
    A0 - Hi All from Canada, otherwise known as 0 0 0. #GBL for me is "Any proactive use of games for the purpose of learning skills useful outside of that game." #MinecraftEDU
  • seanmarnold Jan 23 @ 8:06 PM EST
    A0: Sean, special educator in NYC, definition? um…learning without realizing it, because you’re having too much fun playing #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @MGrundel
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Well TBH I use the term "True" as an attachment, mainly to enforce the fact that what is a game is defined in a lot of research. #MinecraftEDU But new to GBL / Gamification folks aren't yet aware.
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Stakeholder buy-in is essential. I have gained overwhelming support fro parents and admins by being transparent and exposing them to learning opportunities through games, both observationally and first-hand! #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @coulterlewis1
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Sure, because any Edu must...but GBL clearly exists outside of schools and curriculum that is often artificial to deep learning. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @c_johnson007
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hey Ben! You're Y coordinate is def above 0. Love the definition! #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @BBTNB
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Great definition! #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @BBTNB
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
    If I may Chris, I think the point Ivan may be trying to make is that outside of class kids are still learning via games. Can we call this GBL? In it's truest meaning? #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @c_johnson007, @WiseDad_Games
  • minecraftingdad Jan 23 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Q0~ MinecraftingDAD back again. I am a Minecraft content creator, Philadlelphia, PA. I define game-based learning as games that provide positive play environments with ways to teach new skills outside the game #MinecraftEDU
  • BBTNB Jan 23 @ 8:08 PM EST
    0 0 0 = center of the known universe :) #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @MGrundel
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:08 PM EST
    For sure! Then you have to go back and make them reflect on that learning that they didnt know took place. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @seanmarnold
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Welcome Coulter! Excellant thoughts on GBL's elements and impact. #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @coulterlewis1
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Yes; anything calling itself GBL will fail without a true game at its core. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @PBJellyGames
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Good point @PBJellyGames curriculum has a pretty loose definition I would say #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @WiseDad_Games, @PBJellyGames
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:08 PM EST
    I LOVE that Definition Ben! As always you rock! #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @BBTNB
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Another awesome explanation of why #gbl is so powerful #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @seanmarnold, @MGrundel
  • ArcherJoe Jan 23 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Agreed now its time for #MinecraftEdu Tweetmeet
    • MicrosoftEduCA Jan 23 @ 8:08 PM EST
      Thanks to much for joining us! This was an absolutely PHENOMENAL conversation. Have a great evening! #MSFTEduChat
      In reply to @ThompsHeather
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1: Noa, #digitalliteracy T, from 32°04'52.1"N 34°48'24.0"E. Current def of #gbl is very vague, since you can't define something using the same terms. Learning is a process of gaining knowledge and / or skills. But it's VERY hard for me to define "game". #minecraftEDU
  • pickleberry1234 Jan 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Q1~ What is some of the common language around games in education that you've seen cause confusion? How can we best overcome these breakdowns? #MinecraftEdu
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Q1: What is some of the common language around games in education that you’ve seen cause confusion? How can we best overcome these breakdowns? #MinecraftEDU
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Q1: What is some of the common language around games in education that you’ve seen cause confusion? How can we best overcome these breakdowns? #MinecraftEdu
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
    I believe one part of that definition is that games need to be voluntary. I don't have my copy of Reality is Broken by @avantgame handy, but that is how we need to get buy-in in schools, voluntary learning. Not complacent. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @WiseDad_Games, @avantgame
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Fair point; my 3 yr old plays @ABCmouse and is certainly learning through games. I was just looking at GBL though the lens of a teacher. #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @WiseDad_Games, @ABCmouse
  • BBTNB Jan 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Hi Garrett! Which country are you in tonight? :) #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @PBJellyGames
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
    @WiseDad_Games I'll urge caution on saying it will fail. For example PBL with #MinecraftEdu AND even Gamification have shown positive increases in learning. But they're not #GBL and I would argue that GBL shows greater benefits.
    • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:08 PM EST
      Yes; anything calling itself GBL will fail without a true game at its core. #MinecraftEDU
      In reply to @PBJellyGames
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Is there any chance of a live stream? I really want to attend your Geocaching session. #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @MGrundel, @Bett_show
  • ArcherJoe Jan 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Hey #MinecraftEdu friends! Sorry slipping in a bit later! Just finished #MSFTEduChat which was great! Got to take a peak at that feed later!
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Yep! As you absolutely should! Of course you can blame me for forcing you outside the box a bit. Not too much though... that's far enough! #MinecraftEDU :D
    In reply to @c_johnson007, @WiseDad_Games, @ABCmouse
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Hey MCDad! Great to have you back! Love the definition, especially "positive play environment" and "Outside the game" Any tips on transferring skills from in game to out? #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @minecraftingdad
  • AlexaLeMar Jan 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1: #GBL period. People don't know what it is, how to use it or what purpose it serves in the classroom. #MinecraftEdu
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Hehe, I just updated the world too. I can send you the new version. Same math. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @supervxn, @Bett_show
  • ArcherJoe Jan 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
    #MinecraftEdu Hey all; Joe Archer from Port Dover, Ontario
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Me too! I keep forgetting it, it's the best one I've found so far... so please @PBJellyGame This time I'm writing it down. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Nope, I expect these chats to push me well outside the box and I love it. Keep pushing! #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @WiseDad_Games, @ABCmouse
  • aliffothman04 Jan 23 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Hello everyone! Aliff, Geography teacher from Malaysia. GBL : using games to achieve the learning objective. #MinecraftEDU
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:13 PM EST
    That is one of the most widely accepted pieces of the definition of GAMES - Voluntary! So how do we make class have that same voluntary appeal? Via good GBL design. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games, @MGrundel, @avantgame
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Thanks! Remember I tried it once? Couldn't get my formulas right, so I got lost... #minecraftedu
    In reply to @MGrundel, @Bett_show
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Hey Joe! Welcome! Cannot wait to see you again bto! #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @ArcherJoe
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Hello Aliff! Welcome to the chat! Absolutely correct in definition IMHO! It is about using the GAME to achieve the learning obj. Great answer #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @aliffothman04
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:15 PM EST
    Excellant! So true. #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @AlexaLeMar
  • minecraftingdad Jan 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Q1: Most parents don't make the correlation that games based on fun such as Minecraft could also be used as education tools, maybe we need more mainstream support to show how it can be used. #MinecraftEdu
  • ArcherJoe Jan 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A1: Good Q! I hear often that #MinecraftEdu is far too much 'play time' but playtime for some is learning and accessing the world in which they feel comfortable within to show and share there learning and understanding
    • pickleberry1234 Jan 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
      Q1~ What is some of the common language around games in education that you've seen cause confusion? How can we best overcome these breakdowns? #MinecraftEdu
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Hey Noa, definition of a game, in a nutshell, has 4 components: Goals, Rules, Feedback System and Voluntary. I derived this from @avantgame seminal book Reality is Broken. FOund this pdf: https://t.co/ms3ZPkzKXy #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @supervxn, @avantgame
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Or maybe pulling towards a diff box that I'm in right now, #minecraftedu
    In reply to @c_johnson007, @PBJellyGames, @WiseDad_Games, @ABCmouse
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Parents can get it pretty fast, the main problem is the actual school system...from top to bottom. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @minecraftingdad
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A1 GBL vs gamification vs PBL vs student choice are all terms that need to be clarified and defined. They all have their place in effective course design but serve a different purpose #MinecraftEdu
  • BBTNB Jan 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A1 - Acronyms in Games That Cause Confusion Volume 1 or AGTCCVI for short: "Noob" - it sounds dirty but isn't. "#GBL" - Games Based what? Don't forget the learning! "#PBL" - Project Passion Puzzle Problem... I could go on! #MinecraftEDU
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A1 - The biggest hangups I find that many have, not just Ts. Is the difference between using #MinecraftEDU as a Tool (PBL, Design, Creation) vs. as a game (Survival, Mechanics, Adventure, NPCs, Quests Etc).
  • ArcherJoe Jan 23 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A1: I think to overcome these breakdowns we need to provide the voice in which indicates that #GBL #MinecraftEdu is valuable and meaningful learning in a discovery / inquiry based approach! #Share #Craft and #Collaborate w/ others so they can see the value we see!
    • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
      Q1: What is some of the common language around games in education that you’ve seen cause confusion? How can we best overcome these breakdowns? #MinecraftEDU
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Thanks for the resource! #minecraftedu
    In reply to @MGrundel, @avantgame
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Conventional wisdom always behind, still doesn't realize children learn through play, and real learning cannot occur without engagement. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @ArcherJoe
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A1 - So to avoid breakdowns I think the best thing to do is to engage in these types of conversations. Engage with peers, academics, and experts. Even more ASK Why something is defined as such. Go deep to the roots #MinecraftEDU
    • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
      A1 - The biggest hangups I find that many have, not just Ts. Is the difference between using #MinecraftEDU as a Tool (PBL, Design, Creation) vs. as a game (Survival, Mechanics, Adventure, NPCs, Quests Etc).
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Most administrators: minecraft = game = not learning. Cannot be convinced otherwise. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @PBJellyGames
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Q2: What practices do you regularly participate in to gain content specific knowledge to drive pedagogy when working with games like Minecraft? How do you apply these to the classroom? #MinecraftEDU
  • pickleberry1234 Jan 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Q2~ WHat practices do you regularly participate in to gain content specific knowledge to drive pedagogy when working with games like Minecraft? How do you apply these to the classroom? #MinecraftEdu
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Q2: What practices do you regularly participate in to gain content specific knowledge to drive pedagogy when working with games like Minecraft? How do you apply these to the classroom? #MinecraftEdu
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Now you got me... True Game? come on! #minecraftedu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A1 CTD - As an example - to understand the definition of #GBL when I first started to research it, I went deeper into understanding WHAT IS a GAME. the definition of GAME is integral to the definition of GBL. #MinecraftEdu
    • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:19 PM EST
      A1 - So to avoid breakdowns I think the best thing to do is to engage in these types of conversations. Engage with peers, academics, and experts. Even more ASK Why something is defined as such. Go deep to the roots #MinecraftEDU
      • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
        A1 - The biggest hangups I find that many have, not just Ts. Is the difference between using #MinecraftEDU as a Tool (PBL, Design, Creation) vs. as a game (Survival, Mechanics, Adventure, NPCs, Quests Etc).
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Sharing the projects with the community and administration helps show the value of games #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @ArcherJoe
  • MrKoz31 Jan 23 @ 8:21 PM EST
    I think everyone needs to develop their own way of #gbl and #gamification Don't get so caught up in semantics and just innovate!!! #minecraftedu
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
    Interesting and appropriate Joe! Some great language in there. Discovery, Inquiry, #Share #Collaborate etc. #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @ArcherJoe
  • Qmodo99 Jan 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
    Hey guys! Kyle from Toronto! Just ate a burger, and am ready to learn with all y'all! :D #MinecraftEdu
  • ArcherJoe Jan 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2: Co-creation w/ Ss, taking a step back and becoming the learner from my Ss! Tweetmeets and lots of personal reading and PD that works within my timelines and busy schedules help too! #MinecraftEdu
    • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
      Q2: What practices do you regularly participate in to gain content specific knowledge to drive pedagogy when working with games like Minecraft? How do you apply these to the classroom? #MinecraftEdu
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A2 Student ideas an input is key. They play the games a lot more than we do so their ideas on what would make a good Minecraft project are key #MinecraftEdu
  • ArcherJoe Jan 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Love this! Short and sweet and straight to the point! Got some more reading to do tonight! Thanks @MGrundel #MinecraftEdu
  • BBTNB Jan 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2 - I love building engaging lessons that teachers can bury large amounts of curriculum in. I read the news and Twitter for hours it seems. Then for example... I have a #Minecraft lesson on the new Russia/USA joint Space Station evolve from that. Reading Rules! #MinecraftEdu
  • seanmarnold Jan 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2: Training is good, connecting with others is better, but sometimes it's best to play and see what's possible. Also when it's a game as open as #MinecraftEDU where it's open to most content, you really just have to see what the learning needs are and get them game ready.
    In reply to @MGrundel
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
    The most valid point of the night so far! Definitions help us know what others are talking about. Going to this point, we need to be careful not to poo poo others definitions, they could be doing the same thing, just defining it diff. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @BBTNB, @seriousgames123
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Agreed! Working hard on that! Want my game to actually TEACH Ss, not just 4 motivation to do the "old" task. @iLearningUK has been helping me with that. 1st task in my Jungle game: Go meet the jungle teen media stars and interview them 2 find pros & cons of being 1. #minecraftedu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @WiseDad_Games, @MGrundel, @avantgame, @iLearningUK
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Ideas from peers and Twitter are key! #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @BBTNB
  • ArcherJoe Jan 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Totally agree! We have been dabbling in my board for a bit now! What I do not appreciate is Ts taking credit for Ss work within #MinecraftEdu we should never do this...I seen it far too often and have trouble looking people in the eye #disrepectful #disgraceful
    • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
      Parents can get it pretty fast, the main problem is the actual school system...from top to bottom. #MinecraftEDU
      In reply to @minecraftingdad
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
    We have to do our homework (research articles, books) if we have any chance to convince others. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @PBJellyGames
  • tisinaction Jan 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
    My buddy Reed used phonetic spelling today in kindergarten to write about something he liked. He chose #Minecraft So proud of him! #minecraftedu
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Got it! Thanks! #minecraftedu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:26 PM EST
    #MinecraftEdu It's not just about convincing others tho. It's about - as we'll seen in a upcomming Q - developing strong affinity groups, and supporting good research and best practice.
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • seanmarnold Jan 23 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A1: People seem to have issues when you say students are 'playing' as though that means they col;dn’t possibly be learning. A lot is just changing that mindset. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @MGrundel
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Curriculum: "for students", yet no student input. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @c_johnson007
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Totally agree, still don't understand what a True Game is. Did I miss something in the post? #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Great chapter on this in Matt Farber's "Gamify Your Classroom" #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @MGrundel, @supervxn, @avantgame
  • Qmodo99 Jan 23 @ 8:28 PM EST
    Just because WE know what we're saying doesn't mean everyone does! Totally true! #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @BBTNB, @seriousgames123
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Yeesh! YES this troubles me greatly! #MinecraftEdu It's also an issue for me when Ts craft basic exercises in #MinecraftEdu that have Ss build for hours. We need to do work in the game as Ts as well. Cannot just tell Ss to build XYZ as learning.
    In reply to @ArcherJoe
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
    I know! So often curriculum doesn't give students a voice. That's why we need to provide many opportunities for them to provide input #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • pickleberry1234 Jan 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Q3~ Often, it's academic researchers who evolve terms, but how can we, or do we, involve students in the formation of common language around game-based learning lessons and projects? #MinecraftEdu
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Q3 - Often, it’s Academic researchers who evolve terms, but how can we or do we involve students in the formation of a common language around game-based learning lessons and projects? #MinecraftEDU
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Q3 - Often, it’s Academic researchers who evolve terms, but how can we or do we involve students in the formation of a common language around game-based learning lessons and projects? #MinecraftEdu
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Thing is, I'm a very TLDR person. Lucky @MatthewFarber can teach me himself 280 characters at a time! Bonus: don't have to pay for shipping to Israel. :-) #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games, @MGrundel, @avantgame, @MatthewFarber
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
    This is for you to research! #MinecraftEDU I strongly reccomend that ANY teacher looking to use GBL should have read @avantgame 's James PaulGee's definition, and more.
    In reply to @supervxn, @avantgame
  • aliffothman04 Jan 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A2 : learn from experts through tweetmeet like this, read related article, and the most common thing is youtube-ing. Its help me design my content and pedagogy #MinecraftEDU
  • AlexaLeMar Jan 23 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Exactly! Let's use the amazing teachers that we have all over the globe as resources when it comes to creating content #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @aliffothman04
  • ArcherJoe Jan 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3: Great Q! Why not create a #Onedrive #Cloudbased #OneNote that is Co-created alongside Ss? Get the experts to add the information in that they think is important for people to know! Darn....I will be making now! Never going to get these report cards done #MinecraftEdu
    • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
      Q3 - Often, it’s Academic researchers who evolve terms, but how can we or do we involve students in the formation of a common language around game-based learning lessons and projects? #MinecraftEDU
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
    If you really want the cognitive science/learning principles behind learning with video games, Gee's "What Video Games Have To Teach Us About Learning And Language" is the one. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @supervxn, @avantgame
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3 - I'll refer back to @BBTNB 's response here in A1. It's not enough to know academic terms, not if we want to meet kids where they are! Do we know enough of the game vocabulary to reach kids where they are? to understand what they're talking about? #MinecraftEDU
    • BBTNB Jan 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
      A1 - Acronyms in Games That Cause Confusion Volume 1 or AGTCCVI for short: "Noob" - it sounds dirty but isn't. "#GBL" - Games Based what? Don't forget the learning! "#PBL" - Project Passion Puzzle Problem... I could go on! #MinecraftEDU
  • minecraftingdad Jan 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Q3 - Just as teachers grade papers and assignments. The game based learning tools should request feedback at the end of the gaming session. Ask questions like, how can we make it more fun? How can we make it better? Kids will gladly give feedback. #MinecraftEdu
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3 We need to meet in the middle; teachers should teach students relevant academic language but we need to take their knowledge of games into account when developing lessons #MinecraftEdu
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
    I feel this is getting a bit too Jewish quibble (like studying Gemara) Answering a Q with another Q.... #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @WiseDad_Games, @c_johnson007
  • ArcherJoe Jan 23 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Wow sometimes I think your a philosopher at heart buddy! Should innovate a #MinecraftEdu philosophical perspective on life and whatnot!
    • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:26 PM EST
      #MinecraftEdu It's not just about convincing others tho. It's about - as we'll seen in a upcomming Q - developing strong affinity groups, and supporting good research and best practice.
      In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Haha! Just call me PBJellyStotleCratese #minecraftedu
    In reply to @ArcherJoe
  • BBTNB Jan 23 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A3 - I'm terrified to involve students in the formation and creation and understanding of common language around #GBL! Have you seen what they did to texting! TTYL BRB LOL Seriously! Leave #GBL Alone :) #MinecraftEDU
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
    YES! Fantastic Point IMHO #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @c_johnson007
  • chellymil Jan 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Oh man this is a good convo! Damn my 3 year old for needing my attention #MinecraftEdu
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
    When I watch James Paul Gee (isn't he on twitter?) I feel like a freshman in Uni. Always taking notes, which I never do. Then I translate everything to Hebrew for my FB group of Ts, more than 1.500 Ts interested in games and learning. https://t.co/t4vbJAs1ve #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @avantgame
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:36 PM EST
    #MinecraftEdu I'm in love with this answer! Are we as Ts Iterating our lessons to deliver a better experience for our Ss as well as better LOs
    • minecraftingdad Jan 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
      Q3 - Just as teachers grade papers and assignments. The game based learning tools should request feedback at the end of the gaming session. Ask questions like, how can we make it more fun? How can we make it better? Kids will gladly give feedback. #MinecraftEdu
  • ArcherJoe Jan 23 @ 8:36 PM EST
    So true! #MinecraftEdu is the voice for a few of my kids! This is their means of showing me understanding of curriculum content @MeenooRami #GEDSB21C @Mrs_Gozzard @zbpipe
    • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
      I know! So often curriculum doesn't give students a voice. That's why we need to provide many opportunities for them to provide input #MinecraftEdu
      In reply to @WiseDad_Games
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:37 PM EST
    CHELLY <3 <3 Give her hugs from me! Does she still her Moana? #MinecraftEdu - I must come visit again soon.
    In reply to @chellymil
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Great idea! I've had students start suggesting ideas for Minecraft activities now that we have done a few. I didn't use the most recent suggestion but we did a whole project based on one of their ideas this winter #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @minecraftingdad
  • pfm2001_ Jan 23 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A1: I think we could have a list like “AFK = Away From Keyboard”, etc. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @MGrundel
  • WiseDad_Games Jan 23 @ 8:37 PM EST
    He is able to see the edges of the box people are in but aren't able to see. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @ArcherJoe
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Love it! #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @BBTNB
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:38 PM EST
    I remember making dioramas in JH, now they are building in minecraft #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @ArcherJoe, @MeenooRami, @Mrs_Gozzard, @zbpipe
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Ahhh! The Virtual Diorama! My question to you is: "Is it really GBL?" #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @c_johnson007, @ArcherJoe, @MeenooRami, @Mrs_Gozzard, @zbpipe
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Q4: A common language helps develop “affinity groups” (a group of people linked by a common interest or purpose). Have you seen a development of these groups within your Minecraft Learning Network/classroom? #MinecraftEdu
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Q4: A common language helps develop “affinity groups” (a group of people linked by a common interest or purpose). Have you seen a development of these groups within your Minecraft Learning Network/classroom? #MinecraftEDU
  • pickleberry1234 Jan 23 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Q4~ A common language helps develop "affinity groups" (a group of people linked by a common interest or purpose). Have you seen a development of these groups within your Minecraft Learning Network/classroom? #MinecraftEdu
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:40 PM EST
    It is when you make it in survival mode right? #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @ArcherJoe, @MeenooRami, @Mrs_Gozzard, @zbpipe
  • Qmodo99 Jan 23 @ 8:41 PM EST
    I'm totally lost! Been a long day. Just going to kick my feet up and learn a thing or two from ya awesome people! #MinecraftEdu
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:41 PM EST
    THIS IS AN important Question! As it's what we all are when we use common language to achieve common goals of teaching Ss. Language can be important. IMHO. Though I would love experts like: @MatthewFarber @BronSt to share their thoughts #MinecraftEDU
    • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:40 PM EST
      Q4: A common language helps develop “affinity groups” (a group of people linked by a common interest or purpose). Have you seen a development of these groups within your Minecraft Learning Network/classroom? #MinecraftEDU
  • minecraftingdad Jan 23 @ 8:42 PM EST
    My interest in #MinecraftEDU involves learning how to create these tools. I can hopefully move from a content creator and parent and use my experience with Minecraft to help make some future tools. That is my goal.
    In reply to @c_johnson007
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:42 PM EST
    HAHAHAH! Love that answer! Doing it in survival, adds most of the things that make it a game. It becomes more immersive, and challenging. But there are other ways too. #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @c_johnson007, @ArcherJoe, @MeenooRami, @Mrs_Gozzard, @zbpipe
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Hehehe Survival with Night always on! hahah! #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @c_johnson007, @ArcherJoe, @MeenooRami, @Mrs_Gozzard, @zbpipe
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A1: #GBL and #gamification, Elements and Mechanics. It's especially hard to get the fine print while translating to Hebrew. Here's my two cents: #minecraftEDU
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A4 Not yet. Minecraft is still a pretty new and limited tool in our curriculum. My hope is that it develops over time as use within the classroom increases #MinecraftEdu
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Lol! I do turn off creeper explosions but night, monsters, and limited resources make building a medieval manor more challenging #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @ArcherJoe, @MeenooRami, @Mrs_Gozzard, @zbpipe
  • Qmodo99 Jan 23 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A4: This is something I can totally comment on! And my answer is yes! I see tons of groups form between the players over common interests. @PBJellyGames had these awesome "personality type" cards that showed this perfectly! And Ss in those groups bonded really well! #minecraftedu
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:45 PM EST
    GREAT Point @lmlougheed ! YES! Yes! Yes! #MinecraftEDU
    • lmlougheed Jan 23 @ 8:43 PM EST
      This would not be #GBL, but a virtual demonstration of content knowledge. Now if Ss reinact content "play it out" then its #GBL. Think #OregonTrail
      In reply to @PBJellyGames, @c_johnson007, @ArcherJoe, @MeenooRami, @Mrs_Gozzard, @zbpipe
  • Mrs_Gozzard Jan 23 @ 8:46 PM EST
    So sorry to be missing this chat! #MinecraftEdu I’ll be catching up later on tomorrow for sure!
  • ArcherJoe Jan 23 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Alrighty everyone #SnuggleTime with my 3 Monkeys! Been a pleasure chatting with you all! #MinecraftEdu Rocks! As do you all!!
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:46 PM EST
    No worries Cynthia! We miss you but we're JUST making do. Cya next time. #MinecraftEDU
    In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
  • JustinAglio Jan 23 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Q4: Great question!!! We actually had a Lunch & Learn with our team in our #MinecraftEdu Lab @MontourSD to review common languages within the game. We thought it was important for relationship building w/ our kiddos. Covey: Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
    • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:40 PM EST
      Q4: A common language helps develop “affinity groups” (a group of people linked by a common interest or purpose). Have you seen a development of these groups within your Minecraft Learning Network/classroom? #MinecraftEDU
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Oh I agree. #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @ArcherJoe, @MeenooRami, @Mrs_Gozzard, @zbpipe
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Agree! #minecraftedu
    In reply to @WiseDad_Games, @minecraftingdad
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:49 PM EST
    #MinecraftEDU BRILLIANT Description of WHY we need to focus on common language with Ss, Ps, and other Ts. Well said and I'm happy to hear that @JustinAglio
    • JustinAglio Jan 23 @ 8:47 PM EST
      Q4: Great question!!! We actually had a Lunch & Learn with our team in our #MinecraftEdu Lab @MontourSD to review common languages within the game. We thought it was important for relationship building w/ our kiddos. Covey: Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
      • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:40 PM EST
        Q4: A common language helps develop “affinity groups” (a group of people linked by a common interest or purpose). Have you seen a development of these groups within your Minecraft Learning Network/classroom? #MinecraftEDU
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:49 PM EST
    #MinecraftEdu Last Q of the night
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Q5: Where do you go to seek knowledge about domain specific content when engaging in educational lessons and projects? Can you share any of these resources? #MinecraftEdu
  • pickleberry1234 Jan 23 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Q5~ Where do you go to seek knowledge about domain specific content when engaging in educational lessons and projects? Can you share any of these resources? #MinecraftEdu
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Q5: Where do you go to seek knowledge about domain specific content when engaging in educational lessons and projects? Can you share any of these resources? #MinecraftEDU
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Hmm... Actually it's from August. Took a huge leap from then. I'll update and send it to you. #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:50 PM EST
    I usually give them a start in creative but we spend a lot of time using the game as a simulation. For example, we use the game as a simulation of life on a medieval manor #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @lmlougheed, @PBJellyGames, @ArcherJoe, @MeenooRami, @Mrs_Gozzard, @zbpipe
  • pfm2001_ Jan 23 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5: in google search, type site:.edu it brings up sites with a .edu suffix #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @pickleberry1234
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Lets shrink this Q a bit - How do you gather and find the right language to use with your #MinecraftEdu Ss? #MinecraftEdu Ts? Etc.
    • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:50 PM EST
      Q5: Where do you go to seek knowledge about domain specific content when engaging in educational lessons and projects? Can you share any of these resources? #MinecraftEDU
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:52 PM EST
    It's called The Demagogy of Pedagogy! #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @BBTNB
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A5 I spend a lot of time on Google and Twitter looking for ideas. #minecraftedu
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A5 - For me my #MinecraftEdu and #Games language all started because I was a Gamer, but I've also found lots of value in Ts watching Youtube, Speaking with Academics / Experts, and Playing with their Ss / Kids.
  • Qmodo99 Jan 23 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Q5: These chats are my go to place to improve my teaching skills. I don't have any specific places aside from good ol fashioned google! #MinecraftEdu (though most of what i do isn't along a curriculum)
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A5 I encourage Ts to watch some #Minecraft videos on Youtube as these are GREAT for understanding both the language, and the Game Capabilities (therefore helping us find authentic ways to teach with it.) #MinecraftEDU
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A2: Slow chats like #xplapcamp. Since #games4ed and #xplap are in the middle of the night for me, I truely rely on my #plf to teach me. Nobody I know is doing a true #rpg #gbl like @MrKoz31 in Israel. #minecraftEDU
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Teachers need to learn game-specific language to authentically communicate with students about games. #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames
  • JustinAglio Jan 23 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A5: Twitter #MinecraftEdu Jedi's: @mr_isaacs @BenSpieldenner @MeenooRami @Pr1ncessP1ggy @MGrundel @PBJellyGames @pickleberry1234 @iwearthecrowns @MrsHobbsGrade3 @PlayCraftLearn @chemicalsams & so many more!!! Who did I miss?
    • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:50 PM EST
      Q5: Where do you go to seek knowledge about domain specific content when engaging in educational lessons and projects? Can you share any of these resources? #MinecraftEDU
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:57 PM EST
    OK Well lets wrap up the #MinecraftEDU Chat with an outro! Outro: Name, Role, Location - Please share your most significant learning or favorite tweet of the #MinecraftEDU Chat
  • Qmodo99 Jan 23 @ 8:57 PM EST
    @YouTube is such a fantastic source of knowledge! You can see trial an error, follow steps, and learn so many things. Seeing language used by the players helps build a great understanding of it! #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @PBJellyGames, @YouTube
  • lmlougheed Jan 23 @ 8:57 PM EST
    A5: Following these Twitter chats, YouTube is a great resource, and my students are so much more knowledgeable than I and they ❤ to share #MinecraftEdu
  • pickleberry1234 Jan 23 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Outro/Q6~ Name. role. location. Please share with us your most significant learning or favorite tweet of tonight's #MinecraftEdu chat.
  • MGrundel - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Q6: Outro: Name, Role, Location - Please share your most significant learning or favorite tweet of the #MinecraftEDU Chat
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Outro: Name, Role, Location - Please share your most significant learning or favorite tweet of the #MinecraftEDU Chat
  • Qmodo99 Jan 23 @ 8:58 PM EST
    They are all so good! #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @JustinAglio, @mr_isaacs, @BenSpieldenner, @MeenooRami, @Pr1ncessP1ggy, @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames, @pickleberry1234, @iwearthecrowns, @MrsHobbsGrade3, @PlayCraftLearn, @chemicalsams
  • mspaperless Jan 23 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Check out our teacher's lab journal and sample lessons for a preview of how Sciencce teachers can use the Chemistry Resource Pack in the classroom. Coming to all users next month! #MinecraftEDU #MicrosoftEdu #edtech https://t.co/zDCKuQmxbk
  • c_johnson007 Jan 23 @ 8:58 PM EST
    A6 Chris from ROWVA; my big takeaway is that we need to keep working with students to make GBL significant for students and relevant to the classroom. #MinecraftEdu
  • PBJellyGames - Moderator Jan 23 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Thanks for joining and Sharing tonight Lisa! #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @lmlougheed
  • mspaperless Jan 23 @ 8:58 PM EST
    The Chemistry Update introduces four crafting stations to #MinecraftEdu, allowing players to build elements from subatomic particles and compounds from elements. The possibilities are endless! #MicrosoftEdu #edtech https://t.co/88eyuBMQOM
  • supervxn Jan 23 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Only just started a game I'm developing: https://t.co/0hmsdLViIS #MinecraftEdu