#MinecraftEDU Archive
This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday August 22, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q0: Welcome to
#MinecraftEDU
Chat. Please Intro yourself, Name, Role, Location, and what skills do you most want to convey to your students?
chellymil
Aug 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
Rachelle from Torono hanging out with the awesome
@PBJellyGames
. I want students to learn critical thinking
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Q0: Welcome to
#MinecraftEDU
Chat. Please Intro yourself, Name, Role, Location, and what skills do you most want to convey to your students?
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
A0 - I'll share my 21st century projects throughout the chat. Examples that work from my travelling road show!
@PlayCraftLearn
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Welcome
@chellymil
Long time no see / speak XD XD - Students need to be able to avoid FakeNews / Alternative Facts
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil, @chellymil
chellymil
Aug 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
#minecraftedu
:)
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @Minegage
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Welcome Ben! Where are you travelling to and from?
#MinecraftEdu
I'm doing the chat then directly off to the airport myself!
In reply to @BBTNB, @PlayCraftLearn
nathan_stevens
Aug 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Nathan, honey biscuit, 23rd century and freedom to learn and share
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
So I'm Garrett Zimmer - GBL is my life
#MinecraftMentor
for Canada and
@Microsoft
Global Training Partner. COFounder of
#minecraftedu
chat
MarkC_Author
Aug 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hello
#Minecraftedu
, Mark the Minecraft Author here. I've been absent for a while, :-(
mspaperless
Aug 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A0: Kristine, educator from PDSB teaching my students the skills to be successful in 21st Century
#MinecraftEdu
#4Cs
https://t.co/ogf8oof6tk
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Nathan is Honey Biscuit your last name? Or a descriptor of who /what you are?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @nathan_stevens
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Mark!!! Missed you dude!
#minecraftedu
How is the books going? Saw you launched a new one.
#Proud
In reply to @MarkC_Author
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hey Kristine! So happy to see you here! Been a while and we must catch up soon. Do you have all your Win10 Devices now?
#minecraftedu
In reply to @mspaperless
MarkC_Author
Aug 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
Things are great, just finished Minecraft novel #21 . . . very excited about it!
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
#minecraftedu
Q1 coming out in 2 Minutes! Share the chat out and lets explore!
FoleyKev
Aug 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Mark Minecraft is an important STATION in my school,STEAM ROOM .I have Irelands first and only SCHOSteam Room
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MarkC_Author
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: What are some of the key skill-sets and behaviors that games like
#MinecraftEdu
support in Whole Child development?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: What are some of the key skill-sets and behaviors that games like
#MinecraftEdu
support in Whole Child development?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
That's awesome Kevin!
#minecraftedu
I bet you're leading the way with it and Showing all your teachers how to rock it with Minecraft.
In reply to @FoleyKev, @MarkC_Author
mspaperless
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Thanks! Upset that I missed the
#MinecraftEdu
training but made up for it today with a learning session at
#peeleml17
courtesy of
@mr_aquil1
chellymil
Aug 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
welcome!!
In reply to @mspaperless
nathan_stevens
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
That is what type of role that I am today
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Awesome! That's ok, we'll be working on putting more together for those that missed. What was the learning today?
#minecraftedu
In reply to @mspaperless, @mr_aquil1
seanmarnold
Aug 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: the obvious ones in
#MinecraftEdu
that come to me are creativity and critical thinking - also learning design elements
In reply to @MGrundel
lynnetelfer
Aug 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Ss developed diplomatic system online to express understanding & empathy with
#MinecraftEdu
. Things they would not usually say verbally.
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 - Critical Thinking is a skill that
#MinecraftEDU
supports and grows in students.
@dkiang
motivated me to make a Scientific Method Lab!
MarkC_Author
Aug 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
#Minecraftedu
Kevin, if you go here:
https://t.co/QpFGfxLrar
, you'll find writing resources and free short stories for kids based on MC
In reply to @FoleyKev
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Hahah! I guess I'm a Spicy Satay Chicken then. Awesome and Spicy!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @nathan_stevens
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
#minecraftedu
has the standard collaboration, but I think the most valuable is Growth Mindset especially when used in it's game format
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 - Also check out this work and find her by searching "The Secret Garden iPad"
#MinecraftEDU
#CriticalThinking
lynnetelfer
Aug 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: Online class chats in
#MinecraftEdu
are encouraging and collaborative. brilliant way to monitor these skills! Ss be equal in discussion.
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Hey guys! Morning from Israel... it's 3:15 am here...
#minecraftedu
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1 - EDU Build Battles are epic to foster and grow
#Creativity
in Ss and bring a little competition back into schools!
#MinecraftEDU
lynnetelfer
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: integrating a set of ‘quests’ relating to building a new
#MinecraftEdu
Atlantis @
@MarzanoResearch
’s Growth Mindset. happy with results!
chellymil
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
A1: Key skill sets?! there are so many!! it depends on what you are doing with the game! There's something for everyone!
mspaperless
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: Key skills that games like
#MinecraftEdu
support include creativity, collaboration, problem-solving & teamwork!
https://t.co/ITGbY9virf
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
What an awesome point
@lynnetelfer
the support and confidence it provides ss in the communication process can't be overlooked
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Aug 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Ss developed diplomatic system online to express understanding & empathy with
#MinecraftEdu
. Things they would not usually say verbally.
seanmarnold
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Love the idea of constructive competition-it gives Ss perspective where they stand and encourages growth
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1 -
@askrimshire
built a wicked world and we can now use it for
#Collaboration
in
#ELA
classes. A dose of
#EmpathyEDU
too!
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Hey Sorry I am late! Internet is back!
#MinecraftEdu
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A0: Noa, sci T from Israel. My #1 skill to teach my Ss is creativity.
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
I love that
#GamesBasedLearning
supports the deepest critical thinking for ss in a fun and voluntary way.
#minecraftedu
@BBTNB
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 - Critical Thinking is a skill that
#MinecraftEDU
supports and grows in students.
@dkiang
motivated me to make a Scientific Method Lab!
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
This is the MAIN Reason that
@MGrundel
and I developed
#MinecraftEdu
to encourage student voice. Ss are EQUALS! We need to support that
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @MGrundel
mspaperless
Aug 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Yes, I've heard
#Windows10
is coming to PDSB but apparently that has been the word for awhile, still nothing yet...
#peel21st
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Oh shame. Board hold up? or other?
In reply to @mspaperless
chellymil
Aug 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
critical thinking is a core skill for sure.. in so many ways
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Wow
#minecraftedu
Noa you're up so late!
In reply to @supervxn
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Keep us posted
#minecraftedu
You know I'm here to support you guys 100%
#peel21st
In reply to @mspaperless
nathan_stevens
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A1 corporation and communication.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A1: I am also working to develop autonomous, independent thinkers who are content creators.
#MinecraftEDU
is a perfect vehicle.
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A1: IMO all 7C's can be taught using
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2: When designing
#MinecraftEDU
Lessons, how can we ensure we focus on these skills w/out sacrificing content and curriculum requirements?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2: When designing
#MinecraftEDU
Lessons, how can we ensure we focus on these skills w/out sacrificing content and curriculum requirements?
MuseumGirlSarah
Aug 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A1: definitely problem solving, also dealing with consequences to actions and/or gaps in planning.
#minecraftedu
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
what can I say... it's always a good time for learning!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Welcome Sarah! There is no undo button in
#MinecraftEDU
This is a valuable lesson and skill to learn.
In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah
lynnetelfer
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2:This is key! We MUST start from the learning standards and the needs of the students! Choice & relevance must be paramount.
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Welcome Sarah! So happyyou got a chance to make it to our
#minecraftedu
EdChat Great point too! Consequences and Planning.
In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah
chellymil
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
A2 that's what I like about game based learning, often times you don't need to make the skills the focus, they come naturally
seanmarnold
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2:A lot of these 7C skills are inherent to the game & exist regardless of content we layer-as long as we still allow freedom
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2 - Curriculum docs are becoming flexible with goals. Build projects 1st for employability/life skills then add curriculum.
#MinecraftEDU
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Spot on! This is my first lesson of the year! Cool!
@joakleyiii
#MinecraftEDU
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 - Critical Thinking is a skill that
#MinecraftEDU
supports and grows in students.
@dkiang
motivated me to make a Scientific Method Lab!
lynnetelfer
Aug 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: Ensure the skills are used to enhance the content!
#MinecraftEdu
They must be seen as effective, not an add on.
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2 - I have a whole "
#Character
Building" program including
#EmpathyEDU
This is my favourite lesson and my first ever created!
#MinecraftEDU
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2: We have to define SMART goals. Instead of the vague "creativity", "Ss will design and build an imaginary artifact"
#minecraftedu
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Agree. But how do you PRACTICALLY do it in class?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Nice... is that related to scientific curriculum in any way?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2:
#MinecraftEDU
helped develop a very positive culture and community in my classroom, promotes student leadership and make unlikely heroes
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
#minecraftedu
Make purposful teams, room for failure (growth Mindset) and create embed content in challenging exercises to push Critthinking
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Yes, the nature of the game, when used in an educational environment, embeds these skills into the content. Choice is key.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @seanmarnold
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
True. But we have to point them out explicitly to Ss, to make sure they understand what they're learning.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @seanmarnold, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Not necessarily. Good games and game design implicitly teach content and skills.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @supervxn, @seanmarnold
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Yes, in a real game environment they are supported, the challenge and goal of course is to ensure Curriculum Standards met.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @seanmarnold, @MGrundel
mspaperless
Aug 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2:
#MinecraftEDU
lessons can focus on skills without sacrificing curriculum if integrated through a unifying theme
https://t.co/6e2qq5bRNC
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Look at my Geocaching lesson from
@minefaire
this weekend. I had kids and adults doing math and having fun while at convention
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @supervxn, @seanmarnold, @minefaire
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Sounds like utopia to me. Do you have a specific example?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
What are some of your strategies for ensuring a good balance whilst achieving curricular results?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @seanmarnold, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: What rubrics or models have you seen or used to support the assessment process of these skills and behaviors?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: What rubrics or models have you seen or used to support the assessment process of these skills and behaviors?
#MinecraftEDU
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A2 -
#Citizenship
is local or global. 1st example of national importance 2nd us all!
#MinecraftEDU
@playcraftlearn
https://t.co/sBW2uCISxO
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Start with the curriculum.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @seanmarnold
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
I totally agree, but there must be a reflective process of some sort so the Ss realizes consciously that he advanced.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @seanmarnold
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Love that idea of Unifying theme! thematic connectedness is so valuable!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mspaperless
seanmarnold
Aug 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
I build the content into the came environment (a content based journey or creation based on content)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Saw the pics. Sooo cool! Did you write the lesson plan and are you willing to share?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil, @MGrundel, @seanmarnold, @minefaire
lynnetelfer
Aug 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: When assessing (measuring growth &status) in
#MinecraftEdu
I use
@MarzanoResearch
proficiency tables. Brilliant way to cover all levels!
seanmarnold
Aug 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
I’ve definitely already borrowed your Geocaching lesson and adapted it with some simpler math
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @chellymil, @MGrundel, @supervxn, @minefaire
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
I didn't realize that. I guess it all depends on how you define the task.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Where can I find the unit?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
I wrote it for the community site, it is available on my profile at
https://t.co/0zpxQcOEse
w/ world download
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @supervxn, @chellymil, @seanmarnold, @minefaire
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
some times we're more afraid of Ss failing we don't incorporate enough Risk / Challenge in our lesson designs. GBL helps
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @supervxn
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Love it! Where can I find it?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB, @PlayCraftLearn
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
But Growth Mindset and Persistance is important in the real world....
#minecraftedu
Just as example.
In reply to @supervxn
lynnetelfer
Aug 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3: The
#MinecraftEdu
Fred the Human Body lesson has the 21s-C skills outlined in the video.
https://t.co/7GqZ9zw7vN
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
will spotlight this project on the main page of the site but until then this will help.
https://t.co/qPYML0Gyt4
In reply to @supervxn
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Excellent Q! I'm still struggling with that.
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: What rubrics or models have you seen or used to support the assessment process of these skills and behaviors?
#MinecraftEDU
chellymil
Aug 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
assessment is tricky. You have to know in advance what you are looking for. That is huge.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
LOVE This Sean! Content can easily fit into journey based games. Like Adventures the content must be absorbed to progress.
#MinecraftEdu
seanmarnold
Aug 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
I build the content into the came environment (a content based journey or creation based on content)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
I was amazed to see how many elements I hit w/
#MinecraftEDU
on Marzano's 41 Domains, especially the higher level ones he identified
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @MarzanoResearch
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Right. I understand now....
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
mspaperless
Aug 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
This year the unifying theme is water.
@GradeSixes
will study the sacred & scarce resource & participate in this year's
#GRA17
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Love that idea of Unifying theme! thematic connectedness is so valuable!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mspaperless
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Where can I find it?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @seanmarnold, @chellymil, @MGrundel, @minefaire
mguhlin
Aug 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT
MT Q2: When designing
#MinecraftEDU
Lessons, how can we ensure we focus on these skills w/out sacrificing content …
https://t.co/k2LhDvUwWY
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2: When designing
#MinecraftEDU
Lessons, how can we ensure we focus on these skills w/out sacrificing content and curriculum requirements?
nathan_stevens
Aug 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A3 we use the 3 question model. What did you do? What did you learn? What ?s do you have?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
I was explaining how easy it is to adapt for any subject, does not need to be math. Will you be
@minefaire
Philly?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @seanmarnold, @chellymil, @supervxn, @minefaire, @minefaire
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Nope. Wish I could, couldn't stay that long....
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @seanmarnold, @chellymil, @minefaire
seanmarnold
Aug 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
I have a few general
#MinecraftEDU
rubrics based on whether it’s a build or story based lesson - often there’s a brief post build survey
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Can we go further in areas like
#DigCit
#GrowthMindset
- How does what i did support others? Where did I fail and grow? Etc.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Agreed, and when we design a game, we have the end in mind, the final element, a good game encompasses a good lesson!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A3 - Computational Thinking rounds out the 7Cs &
#MinecraftEDU
has really stepped up in this area! See Video!
https://t.co/KgiXsszaoZ
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Nice! But how does that assess critical thinking, or any other skill?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: Some negatives can happen with game play, what are these and how do we avoid or address them?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: Some negatives can happen with game play, what are these and how do we avoid or address them?
#MinecraftEdu
seanmarnold
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I’m trying, but I might already have a commitment for that weekend
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @chellymil, @supervxn, @minefaire
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A3 - We need to ask deeper Qs then a test. Meta-Cognition qs - How did I learn xyz? What value did I provide others?
#minecraftedu
nathan_stevens
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A few people have added another question or two. We wanted to be quick. A lot of that info is in their tutorials
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
sounds like there's a lot of the
#minecraftedu
tribe coming....
In reply to @seanmarnold, @MGrundel, @chellymil, @minefaire
lynnetelfer
Aug 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: Never use
#MinecraftEDU
MC as a gimmick or just a freeplay reward! It must have meaning!
chellymil
Aug 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
A4 some negatives are the tears and students giving up when things do go their way. Rules and discussions are so important
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: Ss blowing up others with TNT. Great spot to stop and address
#digcit
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
For sure, could be a whole class disussion, maybe use book and quill or camera/portfolio. or some other reflective device.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @nathan_stevens
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 - Releasing a Wither or 2 always lets the class know that you mean business when it comes to everyone getting along :)
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4
#minecraftedu
Even in Griefing there is value to be had. Opportunities to teach and impress supporting eachother. don't avoid! address!
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
I hae seen kids and Ss become very frustrated when something does not work or cannot be accomplished. Time is another issue
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: Some negatives can happen with game play, what are these and how do we avoid or address them?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Even negatives like frustration in a game Env allow growth mindset. As long as the activity is engaging at its core,
#minecraftedu
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
I use
@Flipgrid
or
@OneNoteEDU
. Ss showcasing their work is a major step of the process.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames, @nathan_stevens, @Flipgrid, @OneNoteEDU
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4 - I've heard a man once suggest a giant wall might help?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Nice so these are the Ss creating tutorial vids! Awesome!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @MGrundel
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@IsraeliPM
?!
#MinecraftEdu
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4 - I've heard a man once suggest a giant wall might help?
#MinecraftEDU
seanmarnold
Aug 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4: lack of focus on the objective=put in game guides/monitoring; frustration=have help/hints available
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
nathan_stevens
Aug 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
We create text, image and video tutorials. If you do not share it, why learn it
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
FoleyKev
Aug 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
Fred Boss getting a lesson in Irelands first and only School STEAM Room
#steam
mspaperless
Aug 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A4: Griefers in multiplayer games are inevitable. Have students decide the consequences for Griefing
#MinecraftEdu
https://t.co/7O9Y6a0FyH
MuseumGirlSarah
Aug 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A4: Dealing w. -ves in-game can help contextualize complex real-world concepts and give s's a personal frame of reference.
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Love that!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
I have had many kids who are reluctant to share Face-to-Face produce videos/screencasts and present that way
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @PBJellyGames
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Great idea!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil, @mspaperless
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Griefing is certainly a problem. Nice when you can turn off PvP, Water, and Fire Damage, but still cant stop lava
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mspaperless
CoachMofat
Aug 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Glad I got to "creep" the
#MinecraftEdu
chat tonight. You guys have game!
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Can you plz share a link?
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @nathan_stevens, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
This is a great thing to stress. Although I have let students use it as a break, but always need to make up missing work.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Haha come and play with us next week when we talk about Serious Games and Minecraft!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @CoachMofat
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5: As
#MinecraftEdu
grows and develops, what tools, resources or research would you like to see to help your classrooms?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5: As
#MinecraftEdu
grows and develops, what tools, resources or research would you like to see to help your classrooms?
nathan_stevens
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
They are in
@instructables
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @supervxn, @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel, @instructables
MuseumGirlSarah
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Eg. "You all died because nobody was farming, everyone was mining. Look at Champlain vs. Cartier. Who failed and why?"
#minecraftedu
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A4 - Some students who are behaviour issues & don't even have the manual dexterity to use scissors are wizards with a mouse in
#MinecraftEDU
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
How can you do that?!?!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @mspaperless
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
In education edition, you can toggle these on and off with gamerule.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @supervxn, @mspaperless
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Or the classroom companion app.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @supervxn, @mspaperless
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Cool! what keyword should I use to find it?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel, @instructables
MuseumGirlSarah
Aug 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
"team A had all the resources team B wanted & fought. What happened? Where do we see this IRL? What else could you have done?"
#minecraftedu
In reply to @supervxn
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
AWESOME Point! <3 YOU SARAH!
#SeriousGames
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
In the teacher's panel you mean?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @mspaperless
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
I did this with my Rapa Nui (Easter Island) map. The lesson is on my profile in
https://t.co/0zpxQcOEse
as well.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5 - I'd love to see a relaxed version of
#MinecraftEDU
allowing picture import. Who doesn't want a Star Wars poster on their bedroom wall?
FoleyKev
Aug 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Good night All from me in Cavan
#ruraledchat
#minecraftedu
#steam
MuseumGirlSarah
Aug 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Can be hard for kids to wrap their heads around a big idea; "remember when this happened to you" scaffolds to understanding
#minecraftedu
In reply to @chellymil
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
For
#MinecraftEDU
? Nahhhh... They said there are reasons that is not going to happen. :(
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @creatubbles
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Q6: Recap Who you are: Name, Role & Location. What response, resource or comment from tonight’s
#Minecraftedu
Chat really inspired you?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Also done this with Colonial America, create world, give objectives, after 10 min jack up game mode to hardcore, who survives?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah, @supervxn
prinwatson
Aug 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@PsWoodford
#MinecraftEdu
student built actual school
@logan_ben
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Great point! Love creating inequities in game and seeing where they lead. Fabulous social experiment!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MuseumGirlSarah, @supervxn
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Q6 Outro - Garrett Zimmer - Canada hanging out with u all - Of course my Favorite resource from tonight is from
@BBTNB
XD XD
#MinecraftEdu
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4 - I've heard a man once suggest a giant wall might help?
#MinecraftEDU
seanmarnold
Aug 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A6: more
#accessibility
features like audio recording, in-game text-to-speech, easier deleting and writing on chalkboards
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
You can use classroom companion app, code builder, or slash (/) commands to change gamerule.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @supervxn, @mspaperless
mspaperless
Aug 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A5: I'm interested in tools, support and resources on
#coding
and using Redstone to power creations in
#MinecraftEdu
https://t.co/lC6YpeRquL
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
OK great!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @mspaperless
chellymil
Aug 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
I'm Rachelle. I like Minecraft. Check out the video
@PBJellyGames
and I made today! STEM!
https://t.co/s2KOx8RmvF
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
There already is Txt to Speech, turn on in the options. I would love to see more Audio export / import available for sure.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @seanmarnold
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Q6: Outro Who you are: Name, Role & Location. What response, resource or comment from tonight’s
#Minecraftedu
Chat really inspired you?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Forget Chalkboards, lets get SmartBoards or Surface Tablets in game!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @seanmarnold, @PBJellyGames
BBTNB
Aug 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6 - Goodnight crew! School starts for us Monday so if you are religious say a prayer for me :) I loved the Water Theme Idea!
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6 YES! this I want to see more of.
#MinecraftEdu
Minecraft Education Editionwith more real world maker Options! :D
chellymil
Aug 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
I'm Rachelle. I like Minecraft. Check out the video
@PBJellyGames
and I made today! STEM!
https://t.co/s2KOx8RmvF
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Yes, many great redstone videos out there. I just learned how to create a Key-Card Reader with redstone!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mspaperless
supervxn
Aug 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A5: Help with skills assessment. big problem for me cause in the end unfortunately I have to give a number in the report card.
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
No prayers needed bro. I'm praying that you hurry up and get back in school so we can see more of your ss work.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Hope things are well Mark, we have missed you. Hope you can join us next week at 8pm.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MarkC_Author, @ashcreeper2005
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Awesome! Are you presenting or a rising star? Hope to meet up!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Rapid_Pixels, @seanmarnold, @chellymil, @supervxn, @minefaire
