#MineCraftEd Archive
This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday February 2, 2016
8:02 PM EST
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:02 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
Stephen Elford, teacher in Victoria Australia, long time
@MinecraftEdu
user and advocate.
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:02 PM EST
Andy, St. Charles MO, Innovation Teacher, going to attempt 2 chats and feeding kids dinner... wish me luck...
#minecrafted
#tntechchat
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:02 PM EST
David Thacker. Spanish Fork Utah. Teacher, and complete Minecraft newbie.
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:02 PM EST
A0 - Glen Irvin - Wabasha, MN- Spanish Teacher/Tech Integrationist
#MineCraftEd
johnmillerEDU
Feb 2 @ 8:02 PM EST
.
@PBJellyGames
Wouldn’t miss it!
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:02 PM EST
Q0: Please introduce yourself, Name, Location, and Role/Position - Student, Educator, Community Member
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/qj6npL0VYB
lucasgillispie
Feb 2 @ 8:02 PM EST
Lucas Gillispie, Dir. of Academic and Digital Learning, Surry Co. Schools, NC - Admin, Minecrafter
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hey All! Steve from NJ here. Excited to be participating in the inaugural
#MineCraftEd
chat :) hope my students make it in!
#gdwams
taylororgeron
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
@chemcaper
I'm predicting edu games will make a huge comeback w the push for tech & interdisciplinary lessons in the classroom
#MinecraftED
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
There's a
#MinecraftEd
chat?! I am here front row centre!
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
@johnmillerEDU
@PBJellyGames
Great to see you John!
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames, Garrett Zimmer Minecraft Expert, Founder of
@MineGageEdu
And Co Founder of
#MinecraftEd
Chat
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames, Garrett Zimmer Minecraft Expert, Founder of
@MineGageEdu
And Co Founder of
#MinecraftEd
Chat
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
Welcome Glen, Super Excited to have you join us!
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/1GeiHDEcaP
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:02 PM EST
A0 - Glen Irvin - Wabasha, MN- Spanish Teacher/Tech Integrationist
#MineCraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
To be honest, I have been looking forward to this since I first found out!
#minecrafted
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
Newbie here!
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
Welcome David. Glad to have you on board!
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/kTKDcGUwK2
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:02 PM EST
David Thacker. Spanish Fork Utah. Teacher, and complete Minecraft newbie.
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
@taylororgeron
@chemcaper
#MinecraftEd
I think you're right!
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
Kim from Sydney here. Teacher and Minecraft enthusiast!
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
@lucasgillispie
LUCAS! Was just talking to
@tlightrlc
about joining the
#Edurealms
server with her students!
#MineCraftEd
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hello. I'm a Year 12 student from Sydney, Australia. Also work in a school IT support role. Excited to see this chat happening!
#MinecraftEd
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hi all at
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
@tlightrlc
you made it!!!! :)
#MineCraftEd
johnmillerEDU
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
John Miller, Central Coast of California, Middle School history teacher.
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
Good Luck! You have more skills than I
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/bTRkjzhwI4
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:02 PM EST
Andy, St. Charles MO, Innovation Teacher, going to attempt 2 chats and feeding kids dinner... wish me luck...
#minecrafted
#tntechchat
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
@tlightrlc
Happy to have you!
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#MinecraftEd
Hey Steven Pleased to meet you :D Looking forward to hearing from your students
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
Checking into
#minecrafted
chat!
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
Glad to see I'm not the only Newbie. As popular as Minecraft is I have to find a way to use it in my classroom.
#MineCraftEd
woodsdana
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
A0 - Dana Woods MN media and tech coordinator. I co-teach a minecraft class for 7/8 graders with
@mrdugstad
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
@TeachMissSutton
woot woot
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
@lucasgillispie
#MinecraftEd
We'lcome Lucas thanks for supporting and sharing your voice
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
akashcoolman here, ready to take some informative notes on this topic to discuss in class!
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
@irvspanish
Hey buddy!
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
It is wonderful to have so much representation from around the globe!
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/38ZmNrPQ0Q
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:02 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
Stephen Elford, teacher in Victoria Australia, long time
@MinecraftEdu
user and advocate.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
@irvspanish
Thanks for joining Irv
#MinecraftEd
lucasgillispie
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
- Glad to be here!
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
@thackerteacher
#MinecraftEd
Welcome David! Thanks for sharing your voice.
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:04 PM EST
Welocme
@woodsdana
to the chat! great to have you.
#MinecraftEd
KayGibson01
Feb 2 @ 8:05 PM EST
#MinecraftED
Hi Kay, from England, desperately trying to stay awake and support the first night 😄👍
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:05 PM EST
@EduElfie
@MinecraftEdu
Hey Elfie!
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:05 PM EST
Great to see you
@mr_isaacs
Glad to have some NJ representation in the chat.
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/ki2xl7ctT1
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:02 PM EST
Join the
#minecraftEd
chat now :)
https://t.co/EOb1tyRKmu
@tlightrlc
@leilaboo215
@RafranzDavis
@iwearthecrowns
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:05 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@irvspanish
So pumped this is happening!!
#MineCraftEd
leilaboo215
Feb 2 @ 8:05 PM EST
Leila, Student from NJ, I like bitCraft
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:05 PM EST
@awall777
#MinecraftEd
Welcoeme Andy, great to have your voice!
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:05 PM EST
@leilaboo215
Leilaboo!!!
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:05 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@irvspanish
Wouldn't miss it for the world!
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
@tlightrlc
#MinecraftEd
We love Newbs. We're all in this to grow together :D
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
@KayGibson01
Super pumped to see you here!!
#MineCraftEd
dustin7carson
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
Dustin Carson from Ont. Canada stopping in on
#MinecraftEd
tonight
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
Thanks! Very excited to talk with fellow miners!
#MinecraftEd
taylororgeron
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
I'm Taylor Orgeron, English PhD student and Comp Instructor at LSU, (and an avid Minecraft player!) Baton Rouge, LA.
#MinecraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
Q0: Saul Garza, from Indiana, Student Entrepeneur
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
Welcome, and thanks for joining us
@leilaboo215
#MinecraftED
Love to see NJ students!
https://t.co/nDvUcGkUJd
leilaboo215
Feb 2 @ 8:05 PM EST
Leila, Student from NJ, I like bitCraft
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
@irvspanish
@mr_isaacs
me too! just had a great
#minecraftmentor
chat with
@tlightrlc
and now the chat :)
#MineCraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
Question 1 will be tweeted out in a few moments
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
@TeachMissSutton
#MinecraftEd
Welcome Kim. Minecraft is Awesome! :D Thanks for sharing your voice!
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
Hans NJ. I'm ready for this chat!
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
#MInecraftEd
minecraft is used to show the basic version of any type of structure,it is most useful in helpin the student like so
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
Mark Grundel from Southern NJ, 5th grade teacher, and game-based learner and lover.
#MinecraftEd
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@johnmillerEDU
@TeachMissSutton
@ImmersiveMind
#minecrafted
Hi Steve, John, Kim, Stephen, looks like a good turnout!
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
So who or what is this chat sponsored by? Who is
#MineCraftEd
? Lots of good people gathered.
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:07 PM EST
@tlightrlc
Me too - got to learn somewhere:)
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:07 PM EST
@MGrundel
@leilaboo215
That's right - you're a jersey guy!
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:07 PM EST
.
@BronSt
#MinecraftEd
Bron we're so glad you could join. Bron is a true GameBased Learning Guru folks! Excited to see what she adds :D
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:07 PM EST
@_Saul_Garza
Saul - so glad to see
#stuvoice
represented moderating the chat!
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:07 PM EST
@heidinelt
#MinecraftEd
Welcome Heidi! Thanks for sharing your voice.
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:07 PM EST
We are made up of Eds, Community Members and Students. Trying to bring Minecraft into Mainstream Ed.
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/x2M2oIpeBm
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:06 PM EST
So who or what is this chat sponsored by? Who is
#MineCraftEd
? Lots of good people gathered.
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:07 PM EST
@lavadragon0986
Hey Hans! Glad you could make it :)
#gdwams
#MineCraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:07 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@BronSt
So we should all follow him? :)
#MinecraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:08 PM EST
thank you very much
@mr_isaacs
, Glad to be here
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:08 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
Our Q's tonight will come from Student Moderator
@_Saul_Garza
. Q1 coming shortly.
HaginPhoto
Feb 2 @ 8:08 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
@PBJellyGames
Haven't opened it up to my own classroom, but getting ideas from my
#Minecraft
club kids!
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:08 PM EST
@akashcoolman123
Welcome :)
#gdwams
#MineCraftEd
johnmillerEDU
Feb 2 @ 8:08 PM EST
@tlightrlc
Welcome Tammi! You’re in the right place to learn about Minecraft in education.
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:08 PM EST
@BronSt
Hey Bron :)
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:08 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@_Saul_Garza
Great to have you Saul! Thanks for moderating!!
#MineCraftEd
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:08 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
LEZGOOO!
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:08 PM EST
@awall777
@BronSt
Her - Bronwyn and that's up to you. I never push ppl to follow.
#MinecraftEd
If she fits in your PLN then yes :D
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:09 PM EST
This is Shree from NJ. I am ready for the chat
#MineCraftEd
#gdwams
ConnorKropp
Feb 2 @ 8:09 PM EST
#minecrafted
Q0 Hi I'm Connor, a student from Wabasha Minnesota!
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:09 PM EST
@cpshree3
Yay :) Glad you made it!
#gdwams
#MineCraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:09 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@BronSt
oops, I am so sorry, typed too fast! I follow anyone who is a gamifier! I need to learn to do it better
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:09 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
@woodsdana
@mrdugstad
Welcome and thanks for sharing your voice.
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:09 PM EST
Joining a little late, teach grade 6 in Lloydminster, AB
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:09 PM EST
@ConnorKropp
more
#stuvoice
-
#awesome
#MineCraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:10 PM EST
Q1: Why is Minecraft such a world wide phenomenon in Mainstream Gaming AND in the Classroom
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/POFK2CiS1W
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:10 PM EST
@awall777
@BronSt
Shoudl also check out
@MatthewFarber
and
@mr_isaacs
#MinecraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:10 PM EST
@awall777
@PBJellyGames
@BronSt
I swear I'm not a jerk!
#MinecraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:10 PM EST
And
#MinecraftED
chat is underway! Lotsa folks here already!
https://t.co/6Od9LPjL2i
GumbyBlockhead
Feb 2 @ 8:10 PM EST
And
#MinecraftED
chat is underway! Lotsa folks here already!
https://t.co/9i5T64xIkv
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:10 PM EST
@MGrundel
#MineCraftEd
so is this a company or individual sponsored chat? Just trying to get a handle on the well it springs from
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:10 PM EST
Welcome
@awall777
Glad to have you on board!
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/gdl1Dc9eHi
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:09 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@BronSt
oops, I am so sorry, typed too fast! I follow anyone who is a gamifier! I need to learn to do it better
#MinecraftEd
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:10 PM EST
I am from the great state of VA and I am a proud fourth grade teacher.
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: Engagement and adaptability! Can make it anything you want it to be it's adaptable to any type of
#gamer
#learner
#teacher
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:11 PM EST
Q1: What is Minecraft such a world wide phenomenon in Mainstream Gaming and in the Classroom?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/02Xbjrt5tT
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:11 PM EST
The kids I see playing it seem to really take pride in their buildings and worlds they create by playing Minecraft.
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:11 PM EST
Love to see fellow educators, I am a fifth grade teacher from NJ!
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/JnzXprbJMJ
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:10 PM EST
I am from the great state of VA and I am a proud fourth grade teacher.
#MineCraftEd
wilfreku
Feb 2 @ 8:11 PM EST
#MineCraftEd
so is this a company or individual sponsored chat? Just trying to get a
https://t.co/EQKA084UTd
https://t.co/Qenappb3Jw
dottedmusic
Feb 2 @ 8:10 PM EST
@POWER981FM
thanks for the follow, POWER :)
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: The game is so flexible and offers so much, fortunately educators were smart enough to follow the kids down rabit hole!
#MineCraftEd
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1 I'm here to lern just why that is.
#MineCraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1 the freedom to do what you want, too many games you have to follow a set course, also the simplicity of it
#MinecraftEd
leilaboo215
Feb 2 @ 8:11 PM EST
#MineCraftEd
A1: bc you learn how to use resources wisely and it is fun, while not even knowing you are learning
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Many kids can use their creativity in Minecraft, like when building certain things.
#MineCraftEd
#gdwams
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:11 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
Minecraft is a simple game with an infinite amount of content. With mods, the sky becomes the limit.
Husscraft138
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
Server owner from England. Excited to be involved in this chat
#MinecraftED
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
@MGrundel
Thanks!
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
Wonder if
@iwearthecrowns
will join from the commute home
#MineCraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: Minecraft supports Immersive, collaborative, cooperative, creative play. Players are world builders.
#MineCraftEd
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
@HaginPhoto
@tlightrlc
I am in Loudoun County just North of DC.
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
.
@BronSt
@MGrundel
It's Not Company. There will never be a marketing spin on this chat, EVER. This is all collaborative
#MinecraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
@BronSt
not company sponsored, it is powered by Teachers and Students interested in Minecraft as an educational tool
#MinecraftEd
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1 It is a sandbox game, open to whatever you want it to be
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
Being a sandbox game truly makes it open-ended with unlimited freedom and creativity!
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/c9xzIbtCal
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1 the freedom to do what you want, too many games you have to follow a set course, also the simplicity of it
#MinecraftEd
lucasgillispie
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1 - It's a phenomenon b/c the players have owned it both in- and out- of the classroom.
#MinecraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
@irvspanish
well said, much better than my attempt!
#MinecraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
#MInecraftEd
it is useful because it helps the students create and sort of predict what they designed,with minecraft as a rough sketch
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
@lavadragon0986
for sure! and the potential to build worlds, games, mods, etc.
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
@leilaboo215
Great point! Ecology!
#MineCraftEd
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A1: Minecraft is a simple game that allows the player infinite amounts of freedom and creativity.
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
@MGrundel
I have described it as Legos without a limit or cleaning up :)
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
Yes! How can we harness that power and creativity into the classroom!
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/XffypMGIXk
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Many kids can use their creativity in Minecraft, like when building certain things.
#MineCraftEd
#gdwams
ConnorKropp
Feb 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A1 It's a great new way to educate S's effectively!
freakfreya
Feb 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
https://t.co/abFbgeneRq
Server owner from England. Excited to be involved in this chat
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/NMIaVf6455
Husscraft138
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
Server owner from England. Excited to be involved in this chat
#MinecraftED
HaginPhoto
Feb 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
It's so flexible and fluid...The purpose can change while in-game.
dustin7carson
Feb 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
a world wide multi faceted program to support many types of learner ~ window to express themselves and learn together
johnmillerEDU
Feb 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: Yes, flexibility across grade levels, content areas, language and special needs.
#MinecraftEd
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
#minecrafted
the game is as flexible as paper and pen for teaching and learning. so many possibilities, and engagement factor is huge.
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: People have freedom in creating whatever they want
#MineCraftEd
BarilBonam
Feb 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1 It is a sandbox game, open to whatever you want it to be
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/KnSzSHBy8O
Dynomitefilmz
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
DJ Clue Spring time stick up
https://t.co/3DWZPC1UZ5
via
@YouTube
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
@wilfreku
It's Not A Company Chat. There will never be a marketing spin on this chat. This is all comunity collaborative
#MinecraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1 Minecraft has such amazing power in terms of command blocks and how they can be used in infinite ways, fueling the community
#MinecraftEd
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1 GBL is motivating and rewarding. Minecraft is perfect for creativity and probelem solving. Not to mention collaboration
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:14 PM EST
@leilaboo215
I love this Learning to use resources is powerful
#MinecraftEd
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:14 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A1: Minecraft also gives great multiplayer opportunities. From hunger games to parkour maps, there's something for everyone
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1 It is useful in making prototypes and just studying the general appeal and look of the design
#MinecraftEd
woodsdana
Feb 2 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1 Survival, creativity, adaptation, world history, sustainability, agriculture, collaboration, communication IT HAS IT ALL
#minecrafted
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1 Minecraft allows people to create, model, experiment, fail & achieve on so many different levels - all in a safe place
#minecrafted
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:14 PM EST
#minecrafted
A1 pt 2 It allows students creativity unavailable ‘easily’ in the past, gives a ‘real’ way to teach dig citizenship skills.
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1: MC gives back creative control to teachers & students. Fits w/current practices PBL, Design thinking, comp thinking
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:14 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
@lavadragon0986
Simple yet scaffoldable for certain!
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:14 PM EST
@irvspanish
@leilaboo215
Thanks for the welcome and the follow.
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:14 PM EST
@lucasgillispie
Such a great point...the knowledge Ss bring into the class brings the learning/creativity to a new level!
#MineCraftEd
KayGibson01
Feb 2 @ 8:14 PM EST
#MinecraftED
Q1 versatility, using a platform learners are already familiar with.
participatelrn
Feb 2 @ 8:15 PM EST
We encourage you to participate in the first
#MineCraftEd
+ share resources at
https://t.co/iNrW7nquqb
@MGrundel
@_Saul_Garza
@PBJellyGames
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1
#Minecraft
is open, non-linear, completely interactive and encourages Immersive learning through play.
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:15 PM EST
@ConnorKropp
I agree entirely, but could you elaborate on educate effectively?
#MineCraftEd
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1: Many games are so linear and Minecraft is so open. Other games are limited to a set story, in Minecraft you create it.
#MinecraftEd
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:15 PM EST
Works in the classroom for subjects that are related to architecture
#MineCraftEd
#gdwams
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:15 PM EST
I've always liked the "unlimited, virtual lego" metaphor to accompany the "minecraft is like a pencil" simile.
#MineCraftEd
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:15 PM EST
@_Saul_Garza
How can a newbie learn more about command blocks and help students learn about them?
#minecrafted
tgite
Feb 2 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1: it is fun, it helps urn, it’s challenging, it is a simulator, you can be anyone, imagination (by kids playing it rt now)
#MinecraftEd
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:15 PM EST
Hey
@nkurki13
#gdwams
#MineCraftEd
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1.
#Minecraft
game mechanics enable the creation of content that can be contextualised for almost any subject.
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:16 PM EST
MC is so unique in that students can shine as experts, I love learning from my Ss.
#MinecraftEd
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: You also have an unlimited amount of resources in whatever creation you are making.
#MineCraftEd
#gdwams
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:16 PM EST
I love you pulled the out of class experience in - Mainstream game is very valueable to see Y its Fun
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/6wKj6MBvHq
lucasgillispie
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1 - It's a phenomenon b/c the players have owned it both in- and out- of the classroom.
#MinecraftEd
dustin7carson
Feb 2 @ 8:16 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
always said that students can share learning when they are comfortable with a tool - then can focus on the learning goal
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:16 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A1: Minecraft is limitless, and has created something close to a new pop culture movement.
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:16 PM EST
@heidinelt
Find students who know or are keen to learn about them.
@_Saul_Garza
#MineCraftEd
tgite
Feb 2 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1 (my answer) MineCraft is a platform that can be anything
#MinecraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:16 PM EST
@heidinelt
, I started by watching youtubers like Dragnoz, Sethbling, and Accidental Games to learn from them
#MinecraftEd
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: When you've got a free moment, watch this video and then watch the Minecraft trailer right after.
https://t.co/AtM7Nx4v2n
#MinecraftEd
ConnorKropp
Feb 2 @ 8:16 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#MinecraftEd
Husscraft138
Feb 2 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1 - The only limit in Minecraft is your own imagination
#MinecraftED
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1: What other learning tool can have you in a swamp one day, creating a zoo another, and ending the week with a story path?
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:17 PM EST
@lavadragon0986
and as a game design engine it's the ultimate multi-user environment - pretty awesome!
#MineCraftEd
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1. It naturally spawns community between players
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:17 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
YES! It's absolutely a GAME ENGINE. Means there is scaffoldable learning to be had. Learn in Layers
https://t.co/HtG6YrkeIl
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
@lavadragon0986
for sure! and the potential to build worlds, games, mods, etc.
#MineCraftEd
MatthewFarber
Feb 2 @ 8:17 PM EST
Hi all! Late arrival!
#MinecraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:17 PM EST
@cpshree3
good point shre
#MinecraftEd
woodsdana
Feb 2 @ 8:17 PM EST
@EduElfie
I've never had so few requests to use the bathroom as when I am teaching with
@MinecraftEdu
#minecrafted
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:17 PM EST
One of my students once quoted it as "an endless sandbox for the creative mind" love it!
#minecrafted
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:17 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
It also helps that nearly anyone can play Minecraft. It's on every console, PC, and even smartphones.
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:17 PM EST
@akashcoolman123
@cpshree3
Thx
#MineCraftEd
AnIowaTeacher
Feb 2 @ 8:17 PM EST
Peaking in tonight as I have zero experience w/Minecraft, but see the possibilities! Darin, 6th/8th RLA teacher from Iowa.
#MineCraftED
T_HEB
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
A1
#MinecraftED
connects w our inner toddler to build & break. It provides limitless possibilities & opportunities to connect w others.
taylororgeron
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
In addition to its sandbox mode which inspires creativity, its kid-friendly design and easy mechanics fosters fun & learning!
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
Excited to have you, thanks for joining!
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/e1ib7FE9lM
freakfreya
Feb 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
https://t.co/abFbgeneRq
Server owner from England. Excited to be involved in this chat
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/NMIaVf6455
Husscraft138
Feb 2 @ 8:12 PM EST
Server owner from England. Excited to be involved in this chat
#MinecraftED
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
@awall777
@MGrundel
#MinecraftEd
Lol Lego's without Limits or Cleanup Nice.
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
@AnIowaTeacher
Happy to have you!
#MineCraftEd
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
@AnIowaTeacher
I am right there with you.
#MineCraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
@aforgrave
never heard the pencil one, but I like it!
#MinecraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
@heidinelt
also there are various resources showing different tags and commands on the minecraft wiki. search "Chunk Format"
#MinecraftEd
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
@_Saul_Garza
thanks for the name suggestions! It's hard for a newbie to know who knows their stuff!
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
@ImmersiveMind
How've you been? Great to see you!
#MineCraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@MGrundel
OR stepping on them barefoot in the middle of the night...
#MinecraftEd
MatthewFarber
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
A1 Abundant affordances for play and playfulness
#MinecraftEd
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
@lucasgillispie
yes, I have spent far too many hours playing the game on other servers
#MineCraftED
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:18 PM EST
@woodsdana
@minecraftedu
#minecrafted
yeah, I have trouble getting them out of the classroom at the end of class. :D ITS GREAT!!!!
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:19 PM EST
How can we harness that creativity in the class in the form of assignments, projects, or presentations?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/oBpmATKr8A
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: People have freedom in creating whatever they want
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:19 PM EST
Q2: What challenges did you face, or do you think you will face, when using MC in the classroom?
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/9cEwho4Rt8
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:19 PM EST
A1: Along with freedom you have total control over what you do, so the gameplay is very enjoyable
#MineCraftEd
#gdwams
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:19 PM EST
Sorry forgot intro...Shane Asselstine "MisterA", MomilaniES Tech Integration Specialist, K-6
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:19 PM EST
.
@EduElfie
#MinecraftEd
Well said Stephen, the flexibility is KEY, but the Entertainment value is very important! Makes Edu FUN!
tgite
Feb 2 @ 8:19 PM EST
My house right now. Crafting...
#MineCraftEd
https://t.co/484e3mJold
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:19 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@awall777
@MGrundel
and you don't have to worry about stepping on a stray piece in the dark, late at night!
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:19 PM EST
Welcome Shane! So glad to have you join us at the first ever
#MinecraftED
Chat
https://t.co/oKDfBdX194
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:19 PM EST
Sorry forgot intro...Shane Asselstine "MisterA", MomilaniES Tech Integration Specialist, K-6
#MinecraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
Ai: it also provides the thought of restrictions because they are blocks, and this causes creativity
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2 I think the gaming aspect will make it not seem like learning to "adults."
#MineCraftEd
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2 I need to find a way to justify using it in my 9th grade computer technology & 7th grade college & career awareness classes
#MineCraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
@heidinelt
@PBJellyGames
@MGrundel
or the baby putting a small piece in her mouth and choking...
#MinecraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
Is someone curating ("weeding"?) the resource/links within the Participate/Learning interface? There are fewer now than before.
#MineCraftEd
HaginPhoto
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
My biggest challenge is that I only have 4 dedicated computers. Not enough for all of my students. :(
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
#minecrafted
A2 there are many, but all are worth overcoming! Current student perceptions on ‘how to play’ may not align in school setting
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A2 It will be difficult to have the students keep on track when placed in such a vast open world
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2. The sneaky students who want to grief.
#MinecraftEd
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
Q2. The inevitable fail of technology 😝 also teacher mindsets. Some teachers will not even try to understand the power of GBL
#minecrafted
MatthewFarber
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
@woodsdana
@EduElfie
@MinecraftEdu
Does that count as quantitative data? LOL
#MinecraftEd
AnIowaTeacher
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2: The biggest question I could see from admin & parents: Why?
#MineCraftED
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
@MGrundel
#MineCraftEd
Maybe for projects there could be specific requirements , but creativity is for the student to come up with.
remiholden
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
hey
#ILT5320
check out
#MinecraftEd
chat happening right now, its a great
#gbl
crew of awesome educators & designers
https://t.co/XMsMH4lDOw
MatthewFarber
Feb 2 @ 8:17 PM EST
Hi all! Late arrival!
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
@MatthewFarber
#MinecraftEd
Welcome Matthew! Thanks for sharing your Voice.
dustin7carson
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@EduElfie
very much agree the fun is key - don't take the fun out - harness it
#MinecraftEd
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
A1: Something else. Create an immediate connection between some students and some teachers. High school isn't so scary w/ MC.
#MinecraftEd
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
@MGrundel
does this make sense?
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
@AnIowaTeacher
Yes...I had to be ready to answer that ? before even proposing the idea to admin and parents
#MineCraftEd
lucasgillispie
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2 - Convincing educators to take time to simply immerse themselves in play to learn.
#MinecraftEd
tgite
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2: some gender gaps, time, server setup, making it ok for parents and admin
#MineCraftEd
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
@tlightrlc
I've used Roller Coaster Tycoon to teach entrepreneurship
#MineCraftEd
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
@EduElfie
yes MC is a perfect platform for digital citizenship as a
#livedcurriculum
#MineCraftEd
leilaboo215
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
#MineCraftEd
A2: Frustration when my world got erased somehow. Something that might happen in the future is that I loose my world again:(
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2: Access can be a challenge. Accessible hardware is a biggie.
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
@heidinelt
@_Saul_Garza
after a session with my Ss
@pbjellygames
@accidentalgames
started tutorials
https://t.co/WdIlAbh3g3
#MineCraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A2: it is still a "blocky" game, so the possibility of finding ways to represent circles is difficult but possible
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
Minecraft can very well be used to teach kids about architecture and geology
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
On to Q2. What are the Challenges you've faced using Minecraft int he classroom
#MinecraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
Cathy from Canada jumping in late. Sorry mixed up what time this chat started. Time zone conversion not a strength.
AnIowaTeacher
Feb 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
@irvspanish
So, what was your response? :)
#MinecraftEd
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: A challenge could be going to the same server and collaborating with eachother.
#gdwams
#MineCraftEd
@akashcoolman123
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2. There are many considerations for using Minecraft in the classroom. Managment, pedagogies, assessment. Plan in advance.
#MinecraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
A3 Ss taking advantage of the play, Ts not believing in its power
#minecrafted
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
@dustin7carson
@pbjellygames
#minecrafted
thats what the last 4 yrs of practice has bn abt, learning 2 ‘use’ MC 2 help teach w/o losing fun
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
@HikariKishi
Hey, buddy!
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
@Catherine_D2013
Super happy to have you!
#MineCraftEd
ConnorKropp
Feb 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
#MineCraftEd
A2 Convincing the parents of S's as well as staff members that Minecraft scan be used to learn can be a struggle.
MatthewFarber
Feb 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2 Open-ended games are unpredictable, Ts need to hand reigns to Ss
#MinecraftEd
woodsdana
Feb 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
One challenge we have is getting students to adjust to playing the game for "learning" and not just pvp
#MinecraftEd
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: I haven't run into too many challenges from parents, Ts, or admin. Biggest challenge is find more time to work on projects!
#MinecraftEd
tgite
Feb 2 @ 8:22 PM EST
By the way Guy Trainin teacher educator
#unlcehs
#unltechedge
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:23 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
That is a big challenge. how do we gather more evidence that prove it's value! Chats like this help
https://t.co/upsNHbqnpq
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2 I think the gaming aspect will make it not seem like learning to "adults."
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:23 PM EST
@ConnorKropp
Such a great point...too often if you're having fun, it must not be educational!
#MineCraftEd
KayGibson01
Feb 2 @ 8:23 PM EST
#MinecraftED
A2 keeping up with the students😂.
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2 Students could potentially grief worlds and server issues could occur
#Minecrafted
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:23 PM EST
Thanks for the
#MinecraftEd
tutorial link! I'm taking actual notes here:)
https://t.co/K68nBLSXPl
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
@heidinelt
@_Saul_Garza
after a session with my Ss
@pbjellygames
@accidentalgames
started tutorials
https://t.co/WdIlAbh3g3
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: challenge I have had is ensuring kids weren't limited in what they had available (i.e. mods) to create what they want
#MineCraftEd
iwearthecrowns
Feb 2 @ 8:23 PM EST
Hello
#MinecraftEd
! Cathy, ed tech specialist in NYC, fr NJ joining you from the R train. OMW home from
@MLTSfilm
screening
@BrowningSchool
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:23 PM EST
You're so right! How do you deal with those Students?
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/IQOF473RJ9
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2. The sneaky students who want to grief.
#MinecraftEd
WeanoobGamer
Feb 2 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: Finding the right balance of education and fun, so that students are learning something, but also engaged?
#MineCraftEd
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2. Ss crying when their pet wolf dies :/
#MinecraftEd
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
@pbjellygames
#minecrafted
seeing=believing, teachers need 2 b shown what a class ‘feels’ like in MC, it is an electric atmosphere to tch in
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
@tlightrlc
That shouldn't be the case, but it is
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
@ImmersiveMind
@mr_isaacs
crazy busy, but all exciting stuff as well :)
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
Great to see you in the chat! Would love to hear your input on MC in Education.
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/8DvJ7iLcWJ
iwearthecrowns
Feb 2 @ 8:23 PM EST
Hello
#MinecraftEd
! Cathy, ed tech specialist in NYC, fr NJ joining you from the R train. OMW home from
@MLTSfilm
screening
@BrowningSchool
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
@remiholden
Welcome Remi! glad to see your voice in here!
#MinecraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A2 having the infrastructure in place been huge challenge. Getting servers installed, the Ss logins-all that hasn't been fun
johnmillerEDU
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2: Agree with
@HikariKishi
, actually had few issues at beginning. Now it is finding time to create as much as I want to.
#MinecraftEd
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2: I think that once you show others what is possible, you will get support you need! We did a huge thing at curriculum fair.
#MinecraftEd
Husscraft138
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2 - I think the biggest problem in the classroom would be keeping the students on task and not exploring by themselves
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
@iwearthecrowns
@MLTSfilm
@BrowningSchool
Hi, Love :)
#MineCraftEd
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2. Tech issues, networking, cost, staff buy in/support. All manageable with good planning and some expert advice.
#MinecraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
@madant79
I like to teleport them to a tall height and let them fall as a punishment :)
#minecrafted
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2: The mindset "Oh it's a game, it must be bad". Thankfully I've gotten to work with so many who are open to trying different.
#MinecraftEd
AnIowaTeacher
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
Ok, newbie question: what is to "grief"?
#MineCraftED
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
@ImmersiveMind
Very good point!
#MineCraftEd
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2: Important to set worthwhile challenges. Parents rightfully want to know why kids do this at school when doing at home.
#MineCraftEd
T_HEB
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2 Greatest challenge is sharing educational value w/ other edus & Ps. Once they see what can be accomplished w
#MinecraftEd
things go well
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
well, this is a lot of fun
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2: Challenge of accidental or not so accidental griefing - but prime for teachable moments
#MineCraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
"What Kids Learn When They Play Minecraft"
https://t.co/lWFTmkOw7w
#MineCraftEd
@awall777
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
@lavadragon0986
thought you might enjoy it :)
#MineCraftEd
dustin7carson
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2 "Mom, Dad we played Minecraft at school today" can we learn from play?
#minecrafted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
IF you're an educator trying to Teach using Minecraft but have not actually PLAYED IT. Doing It Wrong!
https://t.co/sB5yZexzmY
lucasgillispie
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2 - Convincing educators to take time to simply immerse themselves in play to learn.
#MinecraftEd
tgite
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
@awall777
true I find that they often insist they are NOT learning
#MineCraftEd
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: The separation between learning tool and game. That's a tough one that is probably way too tricky to get 100% right.
#MinecraftEd
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
@akashcoolman123
you there Akash? It's Hans.
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
@AnIowaTeacher
Destroy, harass...
#MineCraftEd
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2. I work w/elem Ss and finding the time to get all students up to speed w/how to use it correctly takes up class time
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
Yes, I believe it is worth giving up a little time to build b/c it increases creativity and engagement
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/IW9QbrgTnD
WeanoobGamer
Feb 2 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: Finding the right balance of education and fun, so that students are learning something, but also engaged?
#MineCraftEd
craig_m_lawson
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
My kid playing/learning 2 years ago at the age of 3. At 5, he asked me for his own YouTube channel.
#minecrafted
https://t.co/UYg9K0BuUs
MatthewFarber
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
@AnIowaTeacher
It means to be a bad sport, basically
#MinecraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
@AnIowaTeacher
when kids break other kids stuff 😐
#Minecrafted
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
The students are beginning to create their own rules for griefers
#MinecraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
@AnIowaTeacher
it means when a player destroys building and blocks without the builders permission
#MinecraftEd
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:26 PM EST
#minecrafted
A2 pt 2, admin not getting behind staff, seeing big projects as ‘just play’ not seeing learning, not bothering to talk to Ss.
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:26 PM EST
For the reflection I couldn't understand how to put tweets onto the chat.
@mr
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:26 PM EST
@craig_m_lawson
Awesome!!
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:26 PM EST
I agree, but putting time in initially will pay dividends throughout the year in growth and learning
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/rqu2fRGKIU
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2. I work w/elem Ss and finding the time to get all students up to speed w/how to use it correctly takes up class time
#minecrafted
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:26 PM EST
@awall777
@madant79
griefing is part of the learning - teachable moments in digital citizenship.
#MineCraftEd
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:26 PM EST
@awall777
I do the exact same thing lol
#minecrafted
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:26 PM EST
Engagement is a key attribute of successful play and gaming. Why not too of learning??
#MineCraftEd
woodsdana
Feb 2 @ 8:26 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@madant79
we take kids caught in a grief cycle away from the game and practice conflict resolution strategies
#minecrafted
profhartnell
Feb 2 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: my biggest problem is getting started... for some reason can't run a server on class computers. All is paid & ready to go.
#MinecraftEd
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:26 PM EST
@BronSt
we had a parent night and I was able to talk about how MC is valuable, creative screentime vs passive consumption
#minecrafted
fasteddy77
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
#minecrafted
a2: technology issues and getting admin involved
ConnorKropp
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
Often I've found that educators don't take it seriously enough. How have you dealt with this?
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/4iwY4X8EPz
lucasgillispie
Feb 2 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2 - Convincing educators to take time to simply immerse themselves in play to learn.
#MinecraftEd
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A2 Another concern is the controversy around games. Turkey tried to ban Minecraft due to the combat to protect your buildings
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
@BronSt
@awall777
@madant79
YES!!
#digitalcitizenship
and
#Minecraft
are perfect for each other
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
Yes, great way to teach equity and morality. Love it!
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/5ElDcf7WX3
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:26 PM EST
@awall777
@madant79
griefing is part of the learning - teachable moments in digital citizenship.
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
You will NEVER Forget the emotion of surviving your first night in Minecraft!
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/ajfU4VzRw0
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
@pbjellygames
#minecrafted
seeing=believing, teachers need 2 b shown what a class ‘feels’ like in MC, it is an electric atmosphere to tch in
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@lucasgillispie
I enjoy having the kids teach me how to do things. I'm not at their level yet but it's coming lol
#minecrafted
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
@madant79
student designed charters for engagement are brilliant.
#MineCraftEd
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
@MGrundel
I think over the years it will get easier - always hard to intro something entirely new for Ts and Ss.
#minecrafted
ConnorKropp
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
This is a great idea!
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/wST5GZkNj9
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:25 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
The students are beginning to create their own rules for griefers
#MinecraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
i feel like just restricting the abilities of grievers would keep the class going and still punish the evil ones
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
Such epic moments digging out a dirt house and waiting until dawn!
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/RfYcq4QooQ
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
You will NEVER Forget the emotion of surviving your first night in Minecraft!
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/ajfU4VzRw0
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
@pbjellygames
#minecrafted
seeing=believing, teachers need 2 b shown what a class ‘feels’ like in MC, it is an electric atmosphere to tch in
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:28 PM EST
@ImmersiveMind
Great to see you and hear your voice in this collab conversation Stephen!
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:28 PM EST
Q3: What are the benefits of using Minecraft in Education?
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/q1VFsjTLlT
lucasgillispie
Feb 2 @ 8:28 PM EST
@ConnorKropp
- Giving Ts access to our 24/7 server and creating a space in it just for them to build/explore.
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:28 PM EST
Proud and honored to be one of the
@microsoft_edu
Minecraft Mentors -
https://t.co/gLAa3y7QpC
let's chat!
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:28 PM EST
Proud and honored to be one of the
@microsoft_edu
Minecraft Mentors -
https://t.co/XUiYIhgl2L
let's chat!
#MineCraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:28 PM EST
@BronSt
@madant79
I totally agree, try to keep it fun by giving them a good fright and show them the lighter side of it all
#minecrafted
GumbyBlockhead
Feb 2 @ 8:28 PM EST
Just chiming into the
#MinecraftEd
chat from inside — having fun watching the tweets flow by!
@GamingEDUs
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:28 PM EST
@nickpatsianas
That depends on the lessons and the worlds built for or during those lessons. My students see a game regardless.
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:28 PM EST
Yes, I agree.
@burgessdave
encouraged me to take risks and
#TLAP
So now I teach Minecraft
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/GOBA3OTupB
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:27 PM EST
@MGrundel
I think over the years it will get easier - always hard to intro something entirely new for Ts and Ss.
#minecrafted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:28 PM EST
@dustin7carson
#MinecraftEd
How do you address parents Questions on their kids using Minecraft Dustin?
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:28 PM EST
Also, where do I put the reflection?
@mr
#MineCraftEd
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:28 PM EST
A3 I've not used it before. I'm looking for ideas to use it in an educational way in my classroom.
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:28 PM EST
@profhartnell
my IT guys have love/hate relationship because getting servers up & running has been a challenge
#minecrafted
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3. A lot of content can be demonstrated through MC. It is intrinsically motivating.
#minecrafted
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3: Level of creativity, collaboration and participation in
#Minecraft
activities is the best I've seen in 16 years teaching
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
Very Interesting! What was the parent reaction? Was it positive?
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/eScpRxkKVp
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:26 PM EST
@BronSt
we had a parent night and I was able to talk about how MC is valuable, creative screentime vs passive consumption
#minecrafted
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
@ConnorKropp
@lucasgillispie
I did mini PD sessions with staff to show the value, they loved it
#minecrafted
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3:
#Minecraft
is a game/play/language/interest/ that kids are drawn to -- and from which they are already learning.
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
@nickpatsianas
#MinecraftEd
I don't believe the game should EVER be separated. The Novelty will just wear off!
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
@ConnorKropp
@lucasgillispie
I try to show them the learning Ss have shown from using Minecraft plus how engaged they are
#Minecrafted
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A3 Minecraft can be used as an extensive tool for teaching Astronomy, Geology, and architecture
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
@madant79
@BronSt
That would be wonderful to have for sure!
#MinecraftEd
profhartnell
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
@Catherine_D2013
how did they get around that?
#MinecraftEd
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
@BronSt
@awall777
@madant79
#MinecraftEd
I agree Bron, key social (soft) skills developed as part of the griefing process.
#MinecraftEd
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
@BronSt
@awall777
@madant79
#MinecraftEd
I agree Bron, key social (soft) skills developed as part of the griefing process.
#MinecraftEd
TLJamesA
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3 Minimal work on the "how" and can jump straight to the making
#minecrafted
https://t.co/OTIeSsqMkQ
WeanoobGamer
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
A3: Using a tool us students have before hand experience with
#MineCraftEd
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
#minecrafted
A3 so many, engagement, making learning fun again, students creativity, student leaders, real life learning… the list continues
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
My Ss created a court in our class server. If anyone was griefing, we had to go to court... We developed cases and had lawyers!
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
A3: Teaching Game Design and Development,
#minecraft
is an incredible game engine - computational thinking, collaboration, etc
#MineCraftEd
tgite
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
A3: student engagement, self directed learning, digital citizenship and a billion more
#MineCraftEd
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
@thackerteacher
We have Ts using it to build & plan communities & another is working w/ways to use it to teach 1st gr math
#minecrafted
lucasgillispie
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
.
@madant79
@ConnorKropp
- I think it's important to give Ts a safe space to explore, learn, and fail. (Per
@BronSt
)
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
@tgite
love the self directed learning piece
#MineCraftEd
HaginPhoto
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
A3 You can get more buy-in from the students
#MinecraftEd
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
@akashcoolman123
@cpshree3
@mr
How do you make a blog?
#MineCraftEd
woodsdana
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
A3 Increased attendance, more teamwork, planning, negotiation, and social skills.
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
YES! How can we harness that power in the classroom for mainstream educators?
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/7QK2y6E72M
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3:
#Minecraft
is a game/play/language/interest/ that kids are drawn to -- and from which they are already learning.
#MineCraftEd
spirrison
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
Sorry to join late. 5yo needed to finish dinner before we could chime in with his
#MineCraftEd
faves
leilaboo215
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
#MineCraftEd
A3: to learn about making resources with limited resources or lets you be unique by building ur own world thatUcanB in whenever
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
@heidinelt
@thackerteacher
Thank you
#MineCraftEd
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3 I am hoping it will spur creativity and allow me to connect with non-traditional learners.
#MineCraftEd
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3. The amount of educational MC resources are phenomenal. It even encourages our Ss to be creators rather than consumers
#minecrafted
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
@ImmersiveMind
@BronSt
@madant79
it becomes pretty authentic when they do it to others and immediately c their peers reactions
#MinecraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
And we’re showing 44 participants at this moment participating in the inaugural
#MinecraftED
chat
https://t.co/jh8sJS6o8K
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3 I see minecraft being able to establish ideas behind coding early on and also as a architectural tool
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3: empowers students to be the expert and teach others
https://t.co/hRbHR7O9bu
student created tutorials
#MineCraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A3 it is also useful for making sure that students experience the ability y of observing different things to create is unique
ConnorKropp
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A3 The possibilities for creation and learning are limitless! If you can think it, you can build it!
MatthewFarber
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3 Play creates ZPD. Play requires freedom. Here, Minecraft excels!
#MinecraftEd
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Anytime you can have something student created that's a great thing.
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A3 Minecraft has given my quiet introverts a voice. They speak up about what they've built bc they are excited
#minecrafted
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A3 Minecraft has given my quiet introverts a voice. They speak up about what they've built bc they are excited
#minecrafted
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A3 Due to red stone and command blocks, students can be taught computer science and coding in a much more fun way
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
@MGrundel
They were surprised - going to try to host a parent play night. I think new AAP guidelines on screentime will help
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
Need way more than 140 characters!
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/7Ez5QMsiZV
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
#minecrafted
A3 so many, engagement, making learning fun again, students creativity, student leaders, real life learning… the list continues
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:32 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
I'm so far behind on my chat feed :D So Many amazing voices here. Can't wait to review the Archived Chat!
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3 obviously, engagement to the max, even kids who aren't gamers get into it in my class
#MinecraftEd
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3. Almost every curriculum subject can be facilitated through
#Minecraft
. More importantly blended, cross-curricular too.
#MinecraftEd
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: I'm hoping MC is as a gateway drug - will be the thing that allows so many other digital games into learning environments.
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: There are things that we have done in class that were impossible to do before
#Minecraft
https://t.co/eamy0R7BVj
#MineCraftEd
Husscraft138
Feb 2 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3 - It teaches that through teamwork and planning, you can build amazing spaces
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/HKrl834pkE
johnmillerEDU
Feb 2 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: For me, opening up new experiences for my isolated students.
#MinecraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: There are things that we have done in class that were impossible to do before
#Minecraft
https://t.co/IfQXcLM06M
#MineCraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:32 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
that sassy penguin is me!
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:32 PM EST
A2 part b, I teach inclusion and I see them focus on this in a way I have never seen them focus
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: Students create content & can produce instructional content -
https://t.co/HpUmijSUcj
all
#minecraft
resources user created
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
@profhartnell
a LOT of patience on both ends. We just keep trying and I hope it comes together
#Minecrafted
woodsdana
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
Love this idea. How often was court held?
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/PPJQtHpnzX
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
My Ss created a court in our class server. If anyone was griefing, we had to go to court... We developed cases and had lawyers!
#minecrafted
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
@Catherine_D2013
I agree - we see different kids shine in these open-ended sandbox games.
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
.
@BronSt
#MinecraftEd
YES THANK YOU BRONWYN! This is such and important point. We need more EduGames
https://t.co/CZuCN8LG85
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: I'm hoping MC is as a gateway drug - will be the thing that allows so many other digital games into learning environments.
#MineCraftEd
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3. Minecraft has a huge capacity for the development of skills for life, work and social mobility.
#MinecraftEd
cpshree3
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: Minecraft can help bring new ideas and creations for a student. Also, they can learn from using natural reasources.
#MineCraftEd
#gdwams
dustin7carson
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
show them examples & state learning connection Best experience was showing how a non-writer found sucess writing
#MinecraftEd
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
Totally agree here, so many things that I couldn’t do, lets build a contour map by walking a mountain.
#minecrafted
https://t.co/xtjJAHrIbJ
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: There are things that we have done in class that were impossible to do before
#Minecraft
https://t.co/IfQXcLM06M
#MineCraftEd
KayGibson01
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
#MinecraftED
A3 engaging the learners, on a level platform, in a world they can express themselves in a myriad of ways
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3. So many, collaboration and community building. Engagement. Fun. Dig citizenship, creativity
#MinecraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: The wide-ranging responses to A3 emphasize the open-ended nature of
#Minecraft
and what can be learned from it.
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
@iwearthecrowns
@mr_isaacs
@MLTSfilm
@BrowningSchool
yay :) see you soon (ish)!
#MineCraftEd
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: Engagement is a key one. Another is teaching to create with new tech. Today we make posters, tomorrow we 3D print.
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
Love this! Have you seen MathCrafters? I used it to teach 5th grade Order of Operations and patterns!
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/eoNeXh3kkB
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
@thackerteacher
We have Ts using it to build & plan communities & another is working w/ways to use it to teach 1st gr math
#minecrafted
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
Love love love this!! Going to use with my coding club kids.
#Minecrafted
https://t.co/TQD3LvUYCm
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
My Ss created a court in our class server. If anyone was griefing, we had to go to court... We developed cases and had lawyers!
#minecrafted
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:34 PM EST
@MGrundel
I have tried to be as transparent as possible and share as much as possible with others
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:34 PM EST
@Catherine_D2013
on the
#edurealms
server we have a jail :)
#MineCraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:34 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A3 minecraft also makes sure that the student learns to use limitation in an infinite world
GumbyBlockhead
Feb 2 @ 8:34 PM EST
@HaginPhoto
I’ll pop back and clean out those skeles that I can hear accumulating in the grinder …
@GamingEdus
#MinecraftED
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:34 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
VWs the first thing u do when u learn is to teach it to someone else - engenders spirit of generosity/community
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:35 PM EST
Have you used TinkerCad to Download to Minecraft? Its pretty cool!
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/8ujswr2xvc
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: Engagement is a key one. Another is teaching to create with new tech. Today we make posters, tomorrow we 3D print.
#MinecraftEd
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3: It provides an opportunity for my students to share, create, and learn in an amazing way...that is benefit enough for me.
#MinecraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:35 PM EST
I guarantee it will!
#minecrafted
https://t.co/tx9QrUbS3J
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3 I am hoping it will spur creativity and allow me to connect with non-traditional learners.
#MineCraftEd
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:35 PM EST
@irvspanish
love this court idea - teachable moments abound
#MineCraftEd
HaginPhoto
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
@GumbyBlockhead
@GamingEdus
#MinecraftED
Skippy said that they were making all kinds of noise. I've turned my sound down. LOL
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
@mr_isaacs
gonna write the best blog ever!
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
@MGrundel
No but I will certainly check it out. Thanks for sharing.
#MinecraftEd
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3.
#MinecraftEd
is a benefit to Ss because it encourages research, problem solving, collaboration, & 21st Century skills that Ss need
Eakins27
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
I have 3 daughters 13, 11, 8 that design and play together.
TLJamesA
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
Great chat! Thanks for this
@MGrundel
#minecrafted
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
@tlightrlc
kind of like crack, but in a good way :)
#MinecraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A3 my littles have now become the experts, they are helping teach other Ss in school how to do MC.
#Minecrafted
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A3 my littles have now become the experts, they are helping teach other Ss in school how to do MC.
#Minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
@TeachMissSutton
This is awesome! I’m thinking of doing virtual socratic debates or philosophical chair
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/A1FGcPghk1
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
My Ss created a court in our class server. If anyone was griefing, we had to go to court... We developed cases and had lawyers!
#minecrafted
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:37 PM EST
My Ss world, courthouse, bank, message board, plantation. A fully functioning and sustainable community
#minecrafted
https://t.co/WmppYPlplz
fasteddy77
Feb 2 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: teamwork - gamification of learning - creativity - helps Ss communicate ideas
#minecrafted
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:37 PM EST
@Eakins27
My two sons and their friends all get together and play. Sometimes I don't think I have enough wifi.
#MineCraftEd
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:37 PM EST
I just wrote a grant for a 3D printer to try to work on exactly this in the near future!
#minecrafted
https://t.co/ZNL7GSO67t
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:35 PM EST
Have you used TinkerCad to Download to Minecraft? Its pretty cool!
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/8ujswr2xvc
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: Engagement is a key one. Another is teaching to create with new tech. Today we make posters, tomorrow we 3D print.
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:37 PM EST
Please post great resources to the chat as the
@participatelrn
platform curates all links - great for reviewing after chat
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:37 PM EST
What does this look like? I love the idea of empowering students as leaders and experts!
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/bcD1S6UXZ6
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A3 my littles have now become the experts, they are helping teach other Ss in school how to do MC.
#Minecrafted
craig_m_lawson
Feb 2 @ 8:37 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Truth. First session with 6th grade soc. stud. students, they had to overcome digging holes on each others lawns.
#MinecraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:37 PM EST
@MGrundel
gotta try that now!
#minecrafted
fasteddy77
Feb 2 @ 8:38 PM EST
What a gr8 idea
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/3e3zRGoyPQ
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:30 PM EST
My Ss created a court in our class server. If anyone was griefing, we had to go to court... We developed cases and had lawyers!
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:38 PM EST
@craig_m_lawson
@mr_isaacs
is this The Craig Lawson :)
#MineCraftEd
GumbyBlockhead
Feb 2 @ 8:38 PM EST
@HaginPhoto
I just lost my connection to both the
#MinecraftEd
chat and the server as the battery just went on my laptop.
@GamingEdus
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3: Some of us are terrible at drawing, writing or even running. MC gives us a different platform to show our understanding.
#MinecraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:38 PM EST
plus, if things get intense in school the whole grade could meet in a huge server and a public trial and see whop is guilty
#minecrafted
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:38 PM EST
@MGrundel
@thackerteacher
just saw something on that about a month ago! Need to investigate more
#MinecraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:38 PM EST
@craig_m_lawson
@mr_isaacs
had a colleague use Minecraft to teach democratic communities to his gr 6 Ss
#Minecrafted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:38 PM EST
Q4 coming up!
#MinecraftEd
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:38 PM EST
This is how I learn(ed) Minecraft. Through my students!
#minecrafted
https://t.co/fM7gwpUC2o
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A3 my littles have now become the experts, they are helping teach other Ss in school how to do MC.
#Minecrafted
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:38 PM EST
@heidinelt
@MGrundel
#minecrafted
I use mineways to export to 3d printable files to go from virtual -> real objects
cavalenzu
Feb 2 @ 8:39 PM EST
“
@Husscraft138
: A3 - It teaches that through teamwork and planning, you can build amazing spaces
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/230MqxL43e
”
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:39 PM EST
with research add in interdependence, almost automated learning
#minecrafted
https://t.co/ekma97j1AZ
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3.
#MinecraftEd
is a benefit to Ss because it encourages research, problem solving, collaboration, & 21st Century skills that Ss need
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:39 PM EST
Q4 What is the best way to get started using Minecraft for Education?
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/QHlJy0HXCE
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:39 PM EST
@heidinelt
@MGrundel
@thackerteacher
#MinecraftEd
Please make sure to share with us!
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:39 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A3 Gaming also automatically involves the student and engages them in the material
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:39 PM EST
A4 I haven't used MC before and am looking for a way to get started. Jr High comp tech and CCA class. Help a brother out?
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:39 PM EST
A4: Develop some basic rules, do a tutorial world together, Be specific about
#outcomes
give examples
#MineCraftEd
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:39 PM EST
Please !! I am wanting to know.
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:39 PM EST
Exactly!! Some of my Ss who struggled with things like reading or writing, MC gave them chance to shine
#Minecrafted
https://t.co/8nUMya0LGW
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3: Some of us are terrible at drawing, writing or even running. MC gives us a different platform to show our understanding.
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
Very easy. TinkerCad is from AutoDesk + free. Just create & download to Minecraft, just watch scaling
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/6UDzmnFPVb
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:36 PM EST
@MGrundel
No but I will certainly check it out. Thanks for sharing.
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
A4: Play with the kids! After School, Lunch, whenever - let them teach you (worked for me :) )
#MineCraftEd
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
A4. Just start playing, and learn the game.
#MinecraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
@thackerteacher
Are you planning on purchasing? Let me know if you need any resources to "sell" to admin/parents
#MineCraftEd
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
#minecrafted
A4 IMO there is really only one way to start, and that is to PLAY! Play by self, play with others, play others maps, just PLAY!
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
I don't think Minecraft can substitute running, sadly. We must keep being active!
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
@lavadragon0986
Kids are used to games, love games so why not layer games with educational value for impact!
#MinecraftEd
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
A3: G6 Ss project this year that hits close to home. Rail going in, we will develop, exp. the pros and cons, talk to experts.
#MinecraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
A4 tutorial world and to just dive in
#MinecraftEd
HaginPhoto
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
A4 Just start playing!!
#MinecraftEd
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
don't think we need more
#edugames
. We need to adapt, appropriate, enhance & harness
#offtheshelf
games MC was
#MineCraftEd
richardolsen
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
Enjoying the
#MinecraftEd
chat... in my view minecraft needs to be experienced with the YouTube minecraft community. An amazing community.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
@tlightrlc
What are you wanting to know Tammi?
#MinecraftEd
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:40 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A4 We can slowly convert to Minecraft education
WeanoobGamer
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4: Ask about something kids like (favorite characters, games etc) and build something related to that
#MineCraftEd
leilaboo215
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4: by opening your presentation limits, and allowing kids to us minecraft
#MineCraftEd
ConnorKropp
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A4 I think the best way to start is with a tutorial type assignment to introduce Ss to the world of Minecraft
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
I get some of my gr 6 coding club boys to help me develop worlds and project ideas
#minecrafted
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q4 start small, turn your students into the teachers, don't structure anything, have a play. It is a sandbox after all!
#MinecraftEd
MatthewFarber
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4 Ask the students... "Follow the learning," as
@knowclue
says. They're the experts
#MinecraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
Command Blocks in MC are a great way to cement the foundations of coding.
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/IF4EaS8qcW
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:39 PM EST
A4 I haven't used MC before and am looking for a way to get started. Jr High comp tech and CCA class. Help a brother out?
#MineCraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
@thackerteacher
not sure if it helps, but I tried to blog about my start
https://t.co/lpBsuWgz7J
#shamlessplug
#MinecraftEd
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
@EduElfie
@MGrundel
I just added that to my notes! Thanks for the tips!
#MinecraftEd
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4: This comes up a lot. Simple, find a group of 8-13 year olds, spend lunch with them and talk / play. Then play some more.
#MinecraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4: PLAY
#Minecraft
yourself. Play with your kids, with your students.
#MineCraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
#minecrafted
A4 it would be great for a course in woods or game design, because it would make it easy to visualize before anything permanent
johnmillerEDU
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4: Yep, play along with Ss and LISTEN to what they have to say about the game.
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4: important to let go of control in thinking you need to be expert before starting - kids can be the expert and co-designers
#MineCraftEd
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:41 PM EST
@irvspanish
I can't plan on purchasing until I can show an educations justification for it in my content area.
#MineCraftEd
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:42 PM EST
I love how almost all of the answers for Q4 involve the word "play"!
#MinecraftEd
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4. Play the game...you must play the game. You don't have to be an expert or even good at it...Just play
#Minecraft
.
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:42 PM EST
@thackerteacher
Be sure to poll students about what they would like to do. Show them standards and let them create from there.
#MinecraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4: I found that Ss ranged from experts to those that "hated" videogames! Not all knew how to play or what it was!
#MineCraftEd
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:42 PM EST
@MGrundel
I'm hoping there's a way to use this with a 3D printer. We've just gotten one. Will have to explore when it's setup.
#MinecraftEd
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4. Allow Ss to be the leaders and build capacity within
#minecrafted
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4: Given the different types of interests available to explore in
#Minecraft
, find out what piques YOUR curiosity.
#MineCraftEd
saramichel
Feb 2 @ 8:42 PM EST
Sorry I'm late! Just got home from
#TCEA16
. Sara Richards, ITS in Round Rock Tx.
#MinecraftEd
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4: Most of all, just start! There is no perfect, place, or group. You learn best by diving in!
#firstnightunderground
!
#MinecraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
A4b even adults need to feel the power of play and reap the benefits
#MinecraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
@saramichel
happy to have you!
#MineCraftEd
spirrison
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
And that's just an appetizer full collection of tweets/resources/participants from
#MineCraftEd
will be available!
https://t.co/qefJzw1PSk
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
And we’re showing 44 participants at this moment participating in the inaugural
#MinecraftED
chat
https://t.co/jh8sJS6o8K
Husscraft138
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
A4 - Start an after school minecraft club
#MinecraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
Welcome aboard Sara! Glad to have you at the first
#MinecraftED
Chat
https://t.co/eeICZLyc1w
saramichel
Feb 2 @ 8:42 PM EST
Sorry I'm late! Just got home from
#TCEA16
. Sara Richards, ITS in Round Rock Tx.
#MinecraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A4 start small like exploration to see where Ss are at what skills they have whose good at collaborating, leaders
#minecrafted
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A4 start small like exploration to see where Ss are at what skills they have whose good at collaborating, leaders
#minecrafted
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
@Husscraft138
Great point!!
#MineCraftEd
fasteddy77
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
Early peer to peer training!!
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/RMedWYerIT
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3: empowers students to be the expert and teach others
https://t.co/hRbHR7O9bu
student created tutorials
#MineCraftEd
dustin7carson
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
A4 connect on Twitter with those who have used successfully
@Catherine_D2013
@GamingEdus
@irvspanish
& many more
#share
#MinecraftEd
KayGibson01
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
#MinecraftED
A4 pair up the students familiar with MC with the novices and let them explore together and teach each other
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
@heidinelt
@mgrundel
#minecrafted
not a worry, I have a tutorial written
https://t.co/50BovlzEQ4
works with any MC not just
@MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
.
#MinecraftEd
@participatelrn
I cannot wait to see all the amazing resources that ahve been shared tonight.
https://t.co/YNL0BuBXzw
spirrison
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
And that's just an appetizer full collection of tweets/resources/participants from
#MineCraftEd
will be available!
https://t.co/qefJzw1PSk
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:31 PM EST
And we’re showing 44 participants at this moment participating in the inaugural
#MinecraftED
chat
https://t.co/jh8sJS6o8K
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4. Develop a small lesson. However basic. Your kids will love it. A pirate village, an Egyptian pyramid, a symmetry model etc
#MinecraftEd
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4: Start with PBL projects - dive deep and get out of the students way. Let learners have space to surprise you MC
#MineCraftED
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
I am running a lunch club for video gaming, including MC, really empowers Ss
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/nmIqA87LNe
Husscraft138
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
A4 - Start an after school minecraft club
#MinecraftED
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
@akashcoolman123
for sure - and sharing that out will provide people not at the chat with a great synopsis :)
#gdwams
#stuvoice
#minecraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
@dustin7carson
@Catherine_D2013
@GamingEdus
@irvspanish
There are so many great people that are willing to share!
#MineCraftEd
TLJamesA
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4 Jump in. Make lots of mistakes. Improve. Repeat. Fun times will ensue.
#kygoplay
#MinecraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
@madant79
@thackerteacher
haven't done much this year, but I will in the coming months
#MinecraftEd
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4. Brought small groups of Ss in this summer to teach me their favorite things, & the Minecraft Essential guides
#minecrafted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
@KayGibson01
#MinecraftEd
Welcome Kay! Glad to see you here!
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
@Husscraft138
My second round start tomorrow
#MineCraftEd
ConnorKropp
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
However, after those students who "hated" videogames got the hang of
#MinecraftEd
many S's started to love it!
https://t.co/4xwVBD8ybY
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4: I found that Ss ranged from experts to those that "hated" videogames! Not all knew how to play or what it was!
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
@tlightrlc
and then we get to play!!!!
#minecraftEd
cleftasunder
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4 S
@CompassSE16
takes passionately about castle building as part of his History exploration project
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/owY3lU97B0
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
@TeachMissSutton
It always is...then before you know it, you are adventuring and realizing why they say, "Just one more block!"
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
We just finished Westward expansion and created Pioneer towns and Lakota Sioux Villages + Corp of Disc.
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/zU5jsBRUcK
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4. Develop a small lesson. However basic. Your kids will love it. A pirate village, an Egyptian pyramid, a symmetry model etc
#MinecraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
@ConnorKropp
YES!!
#MineCraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
Yes,great idea, new players might be turned away from having to learn how to play from scratch.
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/7k1KlFm3N5
KayGibson01
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
#MinecraftED
A4 pair up the students familiar with MC with the novices and let them explore together and teach each other
richardolsen
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4 The best way to experience MC via following MC YouTubers.
#MineCraftEd
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4. Start a lunch or after school club...set small learning tasks and build up from there.
#MinecraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
@MGrundel
Would love to see that lesson!!
#MineCraftEd
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4 play on outside servers to see what the community and lingo is
#minecrafted
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
everything ive learned about command blocks ive learned from youtubers
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/1Foh0SqVT6
richardolsen
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4 The best way to experience MC via following MC YouTubers.
#MineCraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
and creepers can be used as a real life application of a mind blown!
#minecrafted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
Such an important point. But watch the Mainstream MCers too. We are Pro at making it fun. Collab works
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/eRdtXWdDmm
dustin7carson
Feb 2 @ 8:43 PM EST
A4 connect on Twitter with those who have used successfully
@Catherine_D2013
@GamingEdus
@irvspanish
& many more
#share
#MinecraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
@akashcoolman123
HA!!! Exactly!
#MineCraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
I began having "Tech Parties" as a reward, Ss loved that I played with them
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/14pWpgD2Dg
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4. Start a lunch or after school club...set small learning tasks and build up from there.
#MinecraftEd
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
Does anyone have a club at their school?
#MineCraftEd
ConnorKropp
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
@irvspanish
@MGrundel
I would as well!
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
Do you have any recommendations, especially for
#MinecraftEdu
? Or in the classroom?
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/phyay0zKBl
richardolsen
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4 The best way to experience MC via following MC YouTubers.
#MineCraftEd
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4: Go to a computer space during lunch time. Talk to students. Ask them to give you a tutorial. Play!
#MinecraftEd
saramichel
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4: Start small. Host a club or small group so you can learn how to manage the game and the class. Let the kids help you learn
#MinecraftEd
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4: After playing, do something familiar. Build what you know. Then branch out be adventurous! "With no rules to follow..."
#MinecraftEd
richardolsen
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4 Explore some of the popular MC servers such as MinePlex and Hypixel
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
so glad to see so many students here - we need
#stuvoice
and co-designing of the learning - so important!
#MineCraftEd
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
@_Saul_Garza
@richardolsen
YouTube is a fantastic resource
#MineCraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:47 PM EST
@MGrundel
I think his name is DD!Gaming, right
@teachintechgal
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:47 PM EST
THEIR Favorite things is so important! Listen to the Student Voice
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/G3djeTtQLU
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4. Brought small groups of Ss in this summer to teach me their favorite things, & the Minecraft Essential guides
#minecrafted
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4: My students
@ConnorKropp
are always teaching me new things!!
#MineCraftEd
dustin7carson
Feb 2 @ 8:47 PM EST
agreed so many I follow too many to list but a few more
@EduElfie
@JenApgar
@zbpipe
#MinecraftEd
please reply and add your suggestion
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:47 PM EST
@lavadragon0986
@mr_isaacs
oops - just saw this - looks like you found your way in :)
#MineCraftEd
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:47 PM EST
@MGrundel
That's awesome, we have the California Gold Rush, kids love it.
#MinecraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:47 PM EST
BTW, for those into PLAY, tomorrow is Global School Play Day! Will you be playing?
https://t.co/KpVWt7duX4
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:47 PM EST
@tlightrlc
I have an after school club of 50 Ss - we build, we code
#Minecrafted
woodsdana
Feb 2 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4
#justgetstarted
and consult
@sdikkers
book
https://t.co/7ZUDx1jRNk
#MinecraftEd
ConnorKropp
Feb 2 @ 8:48 PM EST
That's what makes
#MineCraftEd
so great! S's and Ts learn together!
https://t.co/aG9eR0ZAti
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4: My students
@ConnorKropp
are always teaching me new things!!
#MineCraftEd
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:48 PM EST
@tlightrlc
I run Minecraft Mornings once a week. This is how it works for us:
https://t.co/Cjpf18Xw7o
#minecrafted
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:48 PM EST
#minecrafted
just relaxing eating subway and taking notes on minecrafted!
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:48 PM EST
Richard is so right! Look to the Fun Makers for guidance on making it FUN!
#MinecraftEd
We make careers on YT.
https://t.co/griJwl24DG
richardolsen
Feb 2 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4 The best way to experience MC via following MC YouTubers.
#MineCraftEd
TLJamesA
Feb 2 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4.1 You for sure already have experts in your classroom. Allow them to help, shine, call you a noob.
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:48 PM EST
Westward Exp is like the most exciting time in US History!?!? The kids thought it was w/ MC.
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/z1mzeSAraZ
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:47 PM EST
@MGrundel
That's awesome, we have the California Gold Rush, kids love it.
#MinecraftEd
coiascience
Feb 2 @ 8:48 PM EST
Late to the party but I couldn't agree more with everything being said here!
#MinecraftEd
richardolsen
Feb 2 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4 Explore the different types of MC game genres such a player vs player, parkour, puzzle mazes...
#MinecraftEd
fasteddy77
Feb 2 @ 8:49 PM EST
A4: i started a club @ r middle school & let them lead the learning - been awesome
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:49 PM EST
I don't know about all of you, but for some reason I'm really itching to play some
#minecraft
right about now!
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:49 PM EST
Lol love this, I'm a noob
#minecrafted
https://t.co/LetjCpOuk3
TLJamesA
Feb 2 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4.1 You for sure already have experts in your classroom. Allow them to help, shine, call you a noob.
#minecrafted
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:49 PM EST
@tlightrlc
@PBJellyGames
Yes, a couple. It has been a huge hit, especially with behaviour kids. It is a perfect carrot.
#Minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:49 PM EST
Ss learned so much more then I taught and were self driven to learn to add to their villages and towns
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/z1mzeSAraZ
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 8:47 PM EST
@MGrundel
That's awesome, we have the California Gold Rush, kids love it.
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:49 PM EST
As am I! This is what we started this chat for! A Collaborative comfortable space for Ss to teach
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/PVYSRFMWZu
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
so glad to see so many students here - we need
#stuvoice
and co-designing of the learning - so important!
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:49 PM EST
@lavadragon0986
@mr_isaacs
just saw a tweet from you from about 8:00 asking how to get into the chat - i was late to respond
#MineCraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:49 PM EST
#minecrafted
will we get into the usage of command blocks?
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:49 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Time to play a little
#survival
mode!
#MineCraftEd
woodsdana
Feb 2 @ 8:49 PM EST
#minecrafted
tell kids you are going to play Minecraft in school and then let them give you advice
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:50 PM EST
#minecrafted
A4 pt 2, once you have played, be prepared to “let go” of all the ‘teachery’ things you know and be FLEXIBLE!
GumbyBlockhead
Feb 2 @ 8:50 PM EST
@HaginPhoto
I see you and Skippy on the
@GamingEdus
server!
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/Qq3ESPmmP6
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:50 PM EST
@woodsdana
YEP!
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:50 PM EST
@akashcoolman123
I think there can be an entire chat about that!!
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:50 PM EST
How can we increase T comfort with empowering Ss as experts? Any advice?
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/NDhTirzNhF
woodsdana
Feb 2 @ 8:49 PM EST
#minecrafted
tell kids you are going to play Minecraft in school and then let them give you advice
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:50 PM EST
A4: Your first lesson/class with Minecraft will be different. Don't let that experience put you off!
#MinecraftEd
richardolsen
Feb 2 @ 8:50 PM EST
A4 Set up you're own servers and make all students operators.
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:50 PM EST
#minecrafted
Sad thing is my peanut already builds better than me
#minecrafted
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:50 PM EST
#minecrafted
Sad thing is my peanut already builds better than me
#minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
Q5: Since this is a new chat, what topics would you like to see discussed in future chats?
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/1TFNgaU0yY
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
@MGrundel
Great question - puts many out of comfort zone - but once you go there's no turning back!
#MineCraftEd
Husscraft138
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
Sidebar - Are there any ways a non-teacher could get involved with
#MinecraftED
?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
@mr_isaacs
@GSPlayDay
Coming Soon Will you ALL be playing
#minecraft
?
fasteddy77
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
Yep started a club in Jan @ our middle school. 30 Ss.
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/9Q23AN10sg
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:46 PM EST
Does anyone have a club at their school?
#MineCraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5 fun innovative lesson examples
#MinecraftEd
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
@MGrundel
It's a whole mindset change that will define them. Start small, show them benefits, and success stories.
#MinecraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
Think about how your interactions with students change when you play PE games WITH them ...
#MineCraftEd
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
The kids at school keep "catching" me playing minecraft at my desk - I keep telling them I'm not "playing" I'm "learning"
#minecrafted
lol
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
What non Ed servers do people play on? UUID?
#Minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5: Minecraft as a game design tool / engine
#MineCraftEd
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
@richardolsen
have found limited PVP is best in school contexts or specialized projects. Kids bring norms of other PVP
#MineCraftED
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5:
#minecraft
and computational thinking
#MineCraftEd
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Thanks for recognising our responses and thanks to
@PBJellyGames
and the team for making us feel welcome!
#MinecraftEd
iwearthecrowns
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
A1: Knowledge base already exists. Ss use
#21Cskills
to gain that knowledge outside of school.
#PassionBasedLearning
@mr_isaacs
#MinecraftEd
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
A5 Advice for newbies. Advice for interacting with students while gaming.
#MineCraftEd
ConnorKropp
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A5 I would love to hear what everyone's favorite mods are to use with
#MinecraftEdu
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
A5 I can't think of any right now. First 4 ?s have so much information. Mind = blown.
#MineCraftEd
leilaboo215
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
A5: minecraft as a game design tool
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
A5: Using NPC's to create engaging environments/lessons
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
@leilaboo215
I like the way you think :)
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
You know this is my area of study and expertise :D and MY PASSION!
https://t.co/HDvGeZuRin
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5: Minecraft as a game design tool / engine
#MineCraftEd
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
Agreed, live, learn, revise and retry
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/ZZka73UGwU
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:50 PM EST
A4: Your first lesson/class with Minecraft will be different. Don't let that experience put you off!
#MinecraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
#minecrafted
A5 maybe something about command blocks and its capability in the coding area
daleehrhart
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
Excellent insight from
#minecrafted
chat
#edtechgisd
https://t.co/2FMFqSagwy
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:26 PM EST
@awall777
@madant79
griefing is part of the learning - teachable moments in digital citizenship.
#MineCraftEd
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5 tips and tricks for creating worlds/ content
#Minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
Absolutely! We could do a whole chat on student examples!
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/3NUYl3QRwh
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5 fun innovative lesson examples
#MinecraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
Good night
#minecrafted
can't wait to do this again in the future!
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
@MGrundel
I had an hour play PD session after school for Ts - they asked for a full day this summer
#minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
mine as well :)
#MineCraftEd
woodsdana
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5 I would like to hear about interschool collaborative servers
#MinecraftEd
I would also like to learn about making an economy in the game
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
@nickpatsianas
@mr_isaacs
<3 Love having you Nick!
#MinecraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
@MGrundel
yes love this idea
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5: Modding!
#MineCraftEd
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5. Sharing ideas/lessons, area specific chats ie history, science etc, "how to" chats
#minecrafted
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
@MGrundel
@woodsdana
quite often go to teachers - invite them to bring their Ss to join us so they can see what we're creating
#Minecrafted
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5: using mods to create games (i.e. custom NPCs)
#MineCraftEd
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5: Topic around modes of play - creative, survival, PVP etc and how to leverage/avoid these best in educational challenges
#MineCraftED
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: Command Blockss!
#MineCraftEd
awall777
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
@MGrundel
Student-lead would be awesome!
#minecrafted
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
This is something I'd REALLY like to see too.
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
Just BEWARE that the New
@PlayCraftLearn
MCEdu will not have command blocks or programming for a little bit. Eventually yes.
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
@BronSt
Yes!! I always want to incorporate more than creative mode, but struggle to connect
#MineCraftEd
coiascience
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5 In addition to chats like this, I'd like to see more in-game gatherings to help Ts play...ummm...I mean learn.
#MinecraftEd
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: Ss and Ts creating immersive environments...for learning.
#MinecraftEd
richardolsen
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
@BronSt
Yes agree there are issues however the command block coding to create power ups etc is amazing and should be encouraged
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
+1
#PassionEdu
#minecraftEd
https://t.co/jVONNG8oAc
iwearthecrowns
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
A1: Knowledge base already exists. Ss use
#21Cskills
to gain that knowledge outside of school.
#PassionBasedLearning
@mr_isaacs
#MinecraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: Is
#MineCraftEd
planned to be a weekly Tuesday 8 PM ET chat?
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
@woodsdana
I would love that as well!!!!
#Minecrafted
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
As a teacher, I love this, collaboration is key!
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/qLQ08zyGDD
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5. Sharing ideas/lessons, area specific chats ie history, science etc, "how to" chats
#minecrafted
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
@coiascience
great point! Teachers playing with other teachers
#MineCraftEd
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A5 Modding, Coding, and large scale building projects
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
Having trouble programming your maps for engagement + Magic magical: Ask
@AccidentalGames
4 aTutorial
https://t.co/KZU6v9iS6C
#MinecraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
Having trouble programming your maps for engagement + Magic magical: Ask
@AccidentalGames
4 aTutorial
https://t.co/JylO0qCtZ4
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
@coiascience
Hey Matt - I agree - and we can definitely make that happen!
#edurealms
@lucasgillispie
#MineCraftEd
craig_m_lawson
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5: The use of Minecraft as a medium to make educational videos for a younger audience.
#MinecraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
#minecrafted
A5 all those mentioned please
#minecrafted
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
#minecrafted
A5 all those mentioned please
#minecrafted
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
That is not to say that it's not a valuable purchase! We've see the Learning is powerful at even basic
https://t.co/gEP7gzuTeY
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
Just BEWARE that the New
@PlayCraftLearn
MCEdu will not have command blocks or programming for a little bit. Eventually yes.
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5 best practice for implementing
#minecrafted
in the classroom for edu purposes and to help Ss make connections from digital to real world
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5: I'd really like to see some more creative uses for survival mode.
#MinecraftEd
mintie
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
For those asking for Command Block ideas, I came up with this a while ago - Command Centre:
https://t.co/ble9aRhS88
#MineCraftED
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
This chat may have to turn into a chat followed by some play!
#MineCraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5b:
@GamingEDUs
host an in-server Tuesday Evening Play 'N' Learn event each week at 7 PM ET.
https://t.co/4fX3WseWZ7
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
Yes! Every Tuesday, 8pm EST!
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/3ewYEToApw
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: Is
#MineCraftEd
planned to be a weekly Tuesday 8 PM ET chat?
KayGibson01
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
#MinecraftED
A5 any resources needed by teachers they don't have time to produce, difficulties in locating resources.
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:56 PM EST
@nickpatsianas
Exactly! There's nothing like
#survival
mode
#MineCraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:56 PM EST
yes it is, also we will log all previous chats on our site
https://t.co/urH9Ur7euZ
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/lFBPbmNbBA
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5: Is
#MineCraftEd
planned to be a weekly Tuesday 8 PM ET chat?
coiascience
Feb 2 @ 8:56 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@lucasgillispie
Haven't been on that server in "years" sadly. We can make it happen!
#MinecraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:56 PM EST
@aforgrave
@GamingEDUs
That would rock!
#MineCraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:56 PM EST
#minecrafted
i set a good example of how to not use minecraft the right way on my youtube channel
https://t.co/8uQkYwLQ6h
lavadragon0986
Feb 2 @ 8:56 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
this was a lot of fun but I have to go. Goodnight
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:56 PM EST
@participatelrn
- now that transcripts with resources are being created is there an easy way to find archives for each chat?
#MineCraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 8:56 PM EST
@irvspanish
---
@GumbyBlockhead
lives in Survival. Always has. Always will.
@nickpatsianas
#MineCraftEd
daleehrhart
Feb 2 @ 8:56 PM EST
Minecraft should be messy
#minecrafted
#edtechgisd
https://t.co/QF29iCOs6e
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:52 PM EST
Agreed, live, learn, revise and retry
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/ZZka73UGwU
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:50 PM EST
A4: Your first lesson/class with Minecraft will be different. Don't let that experience put you off!
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:57 PM EST
@lavadragon0986
Good night! So glad you participated!!
#MineCraftEd
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:57 PM EST
One day we should try to do a chat entirely within a server!
#minecraftED
https://t.co/S3QNpRsqEh
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
This chat may have to turn into a chat followed by some play!
#MineCraftEd
akashcoolman123
Feb 2 @ 8:57 PM EST
#minecrafted
to mineplex we go!
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:57 PM EST
@TeachMissSutton
Now you're talking!
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:57 PM EST
@HaginPhoto
@mr_isaacs
@coiascience
@lucasgillispie
@GamingEdus
I might need to get in on this :)
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:57 PM EST
Be sure to check out our site, designed by
@_Saul_Garza
Student, Gamer, Developer & Command Block Expt
https://t.co/zA519OBP1m
#MinecraftEd
richardolsen
Feb 2 @ 8:57 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@BronSt
Apparently 1.9 (if it is ever released) will make command blocks even more useful.
#MinecraftEd
Husscraft138
Feb 2 @ 8:57 PM EST
A5 - Collaboration and idea sharing of ideas about getting more attention
#MinecraftED
in the UK
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:58 PM EST
Q6: Is there a significant Take-away or breakthrough that you took from this collaborative discussion?
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/siLTsWhe2Y
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:58 PM EST
@MGrundel
@_Saul_Garza
great design!
#MineCraftEd
madant79
Feb 2 @ 8:58 PM EST
@TeachMissSutton
@mr_isaacs
I would be down with that!!!
#MinecraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 8:58 PM EST
yes it will, command blocks will be less laggy, with less block updates, and will work very well
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/nZ9yDMzIV8
richardolsen
Feb 2 @ 8:57 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@BronSt
Apparently 1.9 (if it is ever released) will make command blocks even more useful.
#MinecraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:58 PM EST
@TeachMissSutton
doing chat from inside a server is a brilliant (possibly distracting) but brilliant idea!
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:58 PM EST
Q6: What is your significant learning or take away from our first
#MinecraftED
Chat?
https://t.co/jG0su2ALJO
GumbyBlockhead
Feb 2 @ 8:58 PM EST
All these skeletons accumulated in the Skele Grinder during
#MinecraftEd
chat this evening.
https://t.co/eIOIZCExZY
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:58 PM EST
@richardolsen
@pbjellygames
@bronst
#MinecraftEd
from what I have seen, it is almost a programming language of its own now. so much flexible
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
Thanks for having us students! Great chat! Just heard a bell - Hope I don't class this period. Imagine the late to class reason
#MinecraftEd
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
A6: Keep this in mind. There is no right way, best way, perfect way to implement MC in the classroom. Only what works for you.
#MinecraftEd
remiholden
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
hey
#MinecraftEd
is this chat happening regularly? if so invite my
#gbl
grad students in
#ILT5320
many would like to join this awesome convo
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
A6: I think it is amazing we actually have a
#Twitter
chat to make connections, share and learn!!!
#MineCraftEd
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
Good night my head is spinning, but in a good way.
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
Now that would be sweet lol I'd totally die within 20 min of the chat but it'd be a great 20 min lol
#minecrafted
https://t.co/yx8E2MsOwI
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:57 PM EST
One day we should try to do a chat entirely within a server!
#minecraftED
https://t.co/S3QNpRsqEh
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
This chat may have to turn into a chat followed by some play!
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
A6: takeaway - nice to have a place for us all to spend an hour together each week! love being with my likeminded folks!
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
Thank you for being so collaborative. I wanted to speak with everyone but there's so many here. We have an amazing community!
#MinecraftEd
EduElfie
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
THE MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE EVER ABOUT MC IN EDUCATION!
#MinecraftEd
Just try it out, see what happens, it is GREAT!
https://t.co/MwWX5cqsLy
HikariKishi
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
A6: Keep this in mind. There is no right way, best way, perfect way to implement MC in the classroom. Only what works for you.
#MinecraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
Thank you so much for joining us, we would love to have you on again, perhaps as a co-mod, reach out.
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/ZCDRDqQu5Y
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
Thanks for having us students! Great chat! Just heard a bell - Hope I don't class this period. Imagine the late to class reason
#MinecraftEd
woodsdana
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
I was enthused to see so many people on the same wavelength
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
A6 That community makes it fun!!
#MineCraftEd
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
thank you very much it was a fun experience to code :D
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/xfoOhLS4tH
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:58 PM EST
@MGrundel
@_Saul_Garza
great design!
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@lavadragon0986
Thanks you for joining!
#MinecraftEd
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
A6. I need to explore more - slow and steady - but I'm motivated!
#minecrafted
spirrison
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
Every thought/resource shared at
#MinecraftEd
Create your own!
https://t.co/RLrPAoTmNR
@PBJellyGames
@MGrundel
@_Saul_Garza
ConnorKropp
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
A6 I am just excited to see all of the other S's and T's on Twitter who also love
#MinecraftEdu
ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
@TeachMissSutton
@mr_isaacs
I conduct the lots of those with teachers and kids...We show whole plays in MC theatres too.
#MinecraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
Just thinking that it's been years since the original
#EduChats
were breaking Twitter in 2009.
#thecleversheep
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
Would love to have them. Thank you for sharing
@remiholden
#MinecraftEd
https://t.co/EhrwzxLdxx
remiholden
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
hey
#MinecraftEd
is this chat happening regularly? if so invite my
#gbl
grad students in
#ILT5320
many would like to join this awesome convo
WeanoobGamer
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
A6: Can communicate with teachers, and other students while actually feeling like talking to a human being
#MineCraftEd
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
Thanks
@mr_isaacs
for everything!!!
#MineCraftEd
daleehrhart
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
Same goal, half the kids in creative half in survival then reflection and class compare
#minecrafted
#edtechgisd
https://t.co/8KgNhttXMi
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 8:56 PM EST
@nickpatsianas
Exactly! There's nothing like
#survival
mode
#MineCraftEd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
#MinecraftEd
I'm up for that!
https://t.co/5Zr55Mptaj
TeachMissSutton
Feb 2 @ 8:57 PM EST
One day we should try to do a chat entirely within a server!
#minecraftED
https://t.co/S3QNpRsqEh
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 8:55 PM EST
This chat may have to turn into a chat followed by some play!
#MineCraftEd
MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
Mine Too!
#MinecraftED
https://t.co/ONvYPAKV3n
tlightrlc
Feb 2 @ 8:59 PM EST
Good night my head is spinning, but in a good way.
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
Thanks for getting the chat going
@PBJellyGames
@mgrundel
@
#MineCraftEd
coiascience
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
Great chat...you know it's good if you can't keep up!
#MinecraftEd
Thanks Everyone!
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
A6 I need to play!
#MineCraftEd
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
@daleehrhart
ohhhhh..I can work with this and build on it! Thanks so much!!
#MineCraftEd
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
@remiholden
awesome! Will be great to have them in the conversation!
#MineCraftED
heidinelt
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
Thanks for the great learning
#minecrafted
I have a feeling this is going to be a wonderful addition to my
#PLN
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@PBJellyGames
@mgrundel
yes you rock and this session rocked!
#MineCraftEd
aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
I've enjoyed using the Participate Learning interface this evening. Looking forward to seeing archive & resources.
#MineCraftEd
@spirrison
irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
@thackerteacher
It's so fun man!
#MineCraftEd
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
#minecrafted
A6 that there's a lot of us out there that see the potential of Minecraft in the classroom. We're not alone
#minecrafted
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
#minecrafted
A6 that there's a lot of us out there that see the potential of Minecraft in the classroom. We're not alone
#minecrafted
thackerteacher
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
Thanks for the chat everyone. Great advice from all over the world! Being connected is a great thing.
#MineCraftEd
madant79
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
A5. Embrace your inner Steve.
#MineCraftEd
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
Take a look at
#MinecraftExperience
mapping the genome of MC in learning - share your global stories
https://t.co/dH17vr1g0d
#MineCraftED
BronSt
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
Take a look at
#MinecraftExperience
mapping the genome of MC in learning - share your global stories
https://t.co/0ghZhWYX8a
#MineCraftED
KayGibson01
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
#MinecraftED
A6 were not alone! Lots of lovely people wanting to share and make this work
_Saul_Garza
Feb 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
very well said, students and teachers alike
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https://t.co/F1c61xELso
Catherine_D2013
Feb 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
#minecrafted
A6 that there's a lot of us out there that see the potential of Minecraft in the classroom. We're not alone
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fasteddy77
Feb 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
#minecrafted
a6: its ok to not have a plan, get the Ss & Ts involved and then let the Ss lead the way.
mr_isaacs
Feb 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
@tlightrlc
my pleasure!!! Maybe Tuesdays at 7:30 will be a good time for us to play (errr learn) before entering the chat!
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aforgrave
Feb 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
"The Truth is In* There."
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*in-game
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
Don't miss out on the RESOURCES that were shared tonight.
#MinecraftEd
Thanks to
@participatelrn
for capturing it.
https://t.co/c0IXCdG1Ug
spirrison
Feb 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
Every thought/resource shared at
#MinecraftEd
Create your own!
https://t.co/RLrPAoTmNR
@PBJellyGames
@MGrundel
@_Saul_Garza
nickpatsianas
Feb 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
@MGrundel
Certainly. This time every second week works well for me. Next week I have class during this time.
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Feb 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
Thank you all for joining us, be sure to check out our S Designed Site for updates and chat transcript
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ImmersiveMind
Feb 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
2am here... I'm up early tomorrow for some
#History
and
#MorseCode
in Minecraft tomorrow. Night all.
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irvspanish
Feb 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
Buenas noches everyone!!
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