#MinecraftEDU Archive
This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday August 15, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q0: Welcome to the
#MinecraftEDU
Chat. Please Intro yourself, Name, Role, Location, and favorite example of Redstone you’ve seen.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:00 PM EDT
GET Ready Get Set, Let's get Electric with
#MinecraftEdu
and Redstone Circuitry for Learning
BenSpieldenner
Aug 15 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Ben Spieldenner, English Teacher & Ed Technologist, from Ohio. Fav example-drawbridge!
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Q0: Welcome to the
#MinecraftEDU
Chat. Please Intro yourself, Name, Role, Location, and favorite example of Redstone you’ve seen.
chellymil
Aug 15 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Rachelle here from Toronto!! I'm an elementary teacher and I love the feeling of flipping a switch to turn something on!
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Anyone still hyped from the
#MSFTEduChat
and lookign to use
#MinecraftEdu
this year ... Come join the
#MinecraftEdu
Chat talking Circuitry
BenSpieldenner
Aug 15 @ 8:01 PM EDT
I will be in and out-family movie night.
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hahah Nice! I also like switches but prefer Pressure Plates!
#MinecraftEdu
Welcoem to the chat!
In reply to @chellymil
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:02 PM EDT
A0 Garrett Zimmer -
#MinecraftMentor
, MSFT Global Training Partner, Specialize in GBL and Serious Games | Co-founder of
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:02 PM EDT
A0 CTD - From ON Canada, we build Games with Redstone and Command Blocks -
https://t.co/as5yskDjb6
This was from
@SiberianHat
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @SiberianHat
seanmarnold
Aug 15 @ 8:02 PM EDT
A0:Sean, STEM Coach, special educator, NYC
#MinecraftEDU
my Redstone go to is always a hidden door, but I once saw a functioning binary comp
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:02 PM EDT
A0 CTD - Of course my favorite are the Serious Games we help students design using redstone to create simple mechanics
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @SiberianHat
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Welcome to the Chat! Mark G here, elementary teacher and Educational Consultant. Co-founder of
#MinecraftEDU
w/ Mr.
@PBJellyGames
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:03 PM EDT
A0: Mark from the Poconos of PA (Teach 7th grade math in NY) Redstone beginner. Want to learn more about repeaters and such
#Minecraftedu
mspaperless
Aug 15 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Q0: Kristine from Mississauga, favourite example of Redstone I've seen was used to power a rocketship
#MinecraftEDU
https://t.co/FAWLYhKxDZ
JustinAglio
Aug 15 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Q0:
@JustinAglio
- Director of Acad. Achievement & Innovation
@MontourSD
!
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q0: Welcome to the
#MinecraftEDU
Chat. Please Intro yourself, Name, Role, Location, and favorite example of Redstone you’ve seen.
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hey all - steve from NJ- I support budding middle school game designers. fav student
#redstone
example
https://t.co/v4zzJabyIS
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:03 PM EDT
A0: Love to use Redstone to make automatic slaughter houses for my steak and leather. MumboJumbo has great videos!
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hey buddy!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MgHelio
Qmodo99
Aug 15 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Kyle from Toronto, and an educator with
@STEAMLabs
. And I love making farms!
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Jim From LA, upper elementary teacher. I got a flat world open and ready to get my redstone on
#minecraftedu
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:04 PM EDT
yo yo yo - Mark G in the house
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hey Man! :)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Good evening my friend
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hey Mark! Great to see you in the chat!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MgHelio, @mr_isaacs
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:04 PM EDT
I love that feeling too!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @chellymil
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:05 PM EDT
maybe i will do the same :)
#minecraftedu
In reply to @joakleyiii
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Welcoem back Mark! Well tonight is the night to learn about repeaters and comparators
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MgHelio
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Welcome Kyle! Glad to have you in a chat! Looking forward to hear your thoughts on Redstone!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Qmodo99, @STEAMLabs
BBTNB
Aug 15 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hi team. Ben from Canada. Lead teacher of Innovative Design at a tiny but wicked powerful 6-12 high school in New Brunswick.
#MinecraftEDU
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Looking forward to it!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Kyle! Can't wait to meet you in person soon!
@chellymil
has spoke great things about you.
#MinecraftEdu
Glad you can join us!
In reply to @Qmodo99, @STEAMLabs, @chellymil
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Welcome Justin! So jealous of your title! Sounds like an amazing position! Glad you can join the chat.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @JustinAglio, @MontourSD
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hello!
#minecraftedu
#minecraftmentors
unite
In reply to @BBTNB
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:06 PM EDT
YO YO Steve In the House! Rocking with the Redstone getting all electric bugaloo up here
#MinecraftEdu
Hows the Fam? Daughter?
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Nice! Sounds like a Mod, maybe it will make its way into Education Edition soon.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mspaperless
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hey Justin! Great to see you :)
#minecraftedu
In reply to @JustinAglio, @MontourSD
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hey Kristine! How are you doing? Happy to have you join us
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mspaperless
BenSpieldenner
Aug 15 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Yes! Hello Steven!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @BBTNB
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:07 PM EDT
I think you two will get to meet at
@minefaire
in Philly :)
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @JustinAglio, @MontourSD, @minefaire
BBTNB
Aug 15 @ 8:07 PM EDT
So is this chat completely automated with Redstone or are we slipping?
@PBJellyGames
@MGrundel
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:08 PM EDT
I hae a student who constructed a 2-digit computer with Redstone! Amazing work, his video is here
https://t.co/o5Qm8RsRjr
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @seanmarnold, @PBJellyGames
AHSBaldauf
Aug 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A0: Thomas from Austria, IT teacher and new and curious about Minecraft
#MinecraftEdu
Qmodo99
Aug 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Thanks! Can't wait for the
#MinecraftEdu
meetup! I heard you talk at
#minecraftbuildcon
I believe.
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @STEAMLabs, @chellymil
mspaperless
Aug 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT
I didn't know there was one! Details? I'm scheduled to present
#MinecraftEDU
at
#peelEML17
on Mon & Tues next week but would love to make it
chellymil
Aug 15 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi Kristine! Are you coming to our Minecraft Educator certification on Monday?!
In reply to @mspaperless
momgonzales
Aug 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A0 Estela, Lab Tech
@villacortarusd
. Ss use red stone all the time, me not so much. I need more time to play.
#MinecraftEDU
lynnetelfer
Aug 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A0: Lynne Telfer, Educator in Australia - loves the power of coding with command blocks
#MinecraftMentor
#Minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Here are some Redstone Basics for the new to Minecraft Folks.
#MinecraftEdu
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Garrett flipped the lever right at 7:59 - it's all automated
#minecraftedu
In reply to @BBTNB, @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Hahaha! Yes, many tweets are automated with Redstone powered Tweetdeck. This is going out via a command block
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: Redstone is a simple set of items/blocks to produce circuitry & automation in
#MinecraftEdu
. How can these support students learning?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: Redstone is a simple set of items/blocks to produce circuitry & automation in
#MinecraftEdu
. How can these support students learning?
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Here are some More Redstone Basics for the new to Minecraft Folks.
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Hahah Yeah! All Automated. I was going to create some
#MinecraftEdu
Traps and Trapdoors for you all but didn't have the time :D XD
In reply to @MGrundel, @BBTNB
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:11 PM EDT
love these!
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Here are some Redstone Basics for the new to Minecraft Folks.
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Aug 15 @ 8:11 PM EDT
a1: without me even thinking about it, my SS used it to make body parts and systems work! hearts and lungs!
#MinecraftEdu
chellymil
Aug 15 @ 8:11 PM EDT
I was using
#makeymakey
in class and then the who class understood it better when someone said it's like redstone
#MinecraftEdu
lol
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT
You have come to the right community my friend.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @AHSBaldauf
Mrs_Gozzard
Aug 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
what can I learn that?! Oh right sarcasm via Tweet is a bad trick
@MGrundel
In reply to @MGrundel, @BBTNB, @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: I teach game development and kids create games in
#minecraft
- automation is critical & thankfully possible with
#redstone
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: Redstone is a simple set of items/blocks to produce circuitry & automation in
#MinecraftEdu
. How can these support students learning?
seanmarnold
Aug 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: it’s directly related to computer science and understanding of binary switching
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Hey Lynne!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Redstone can be used to engineer Rube goldbrick machines, set off chain reactions take can model body function
#minecraftedu
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 My initial thought is that it teaches logic and formal reasoning.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Wait till you see the AND NOR NOT XNOR Stuff I put together for tonight :D
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr_isaacs
mspaperless
Aug 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: Students can learn about basic circuits, including inputs, outputs, and making them all connect
#MinecraftEDU
https://t.co/0JNDzj4Gk8
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT
If I could seriously program a command block to send out a tweet on twitter, well, I would probably still be here!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard, @BBTNB, @PBJellyGames
BBTNB
Aug 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 - Redstone is all timing & location. Just like life really. You have to provide effort to get rewarded too.
#RedstoneLife
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Agree!
#MinecraftEdu
As you know I'm all about Game Design so the Redstone is so valuable to adding in magic of Mechanics.
In reply to @mr_isaacs
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:14 PM EDT
I think you need to write a redstone blog post with all these great examples / images.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Excellent example Jim, love this!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @joakleyiii
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:14 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
It also allows us and Ss to create true Serious Learning Games for Peer to Peer Learning.
#MarryTheMechanicsToLearning
In reply to @mr_isaacs
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Well if Dwight says it's true...
#minecraftedu
In reply to @BBTNB
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1 - Redstone is all about Logic. Logical Thinking and Stsyem Design. These are the skills that the 21st Century Requires!
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: Redstone and circuitry can be used to teach mathematical concepts as well, such as with timing/clocks.
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I wanted to but ran out of time :D
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr_isaacs
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Yes, it is all about testing and retesting as well. I believe the term
#iteration
comes to mind.
#MinecraftEDU
#IterationNation
@mr_isaacs
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1 - Redstone is all about Logic. Logical Thinking and Stsyem Design. These are the skills that the 21st Century Requires!
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Hey Cynthia! Welcome to the Chat !
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard, @MGrundel, @BBTNB
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT
If any of you good people are in the DC area this weekend come join
@markgrundel
@mghelio
and i at the
@minefaire
learning lab
#minecraftedu
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT
there's still time...
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
Qmodo99
Aug 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@chellymil
you can send a tweet with a
#Arduino
... so that is totally possible actually. Maybe a good use of that mod idea?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @Mrs_Gozzard, @BBTNB, @PBJellyGames, @chellymil
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT
YAY Lynne is here!
#MinecraftEdu
My Redstone Compadre and
@MineGageEdu
Director of Edu
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @MineGageEdu
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT
did someone say iterate?
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
BacNguyen2
Aug 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Thank
@PBJellyGames
for great resources. Hoping my Ss and I can build something with it
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT
That would be sooo Cool!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Qmodo99, @MGrundel, @Mrs_Gozzard, @BBTNB, @chellymil
lynnetelfer
Aug 15 @ 8:18 PM EDT
would not miss this my friends!
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Today I had a student fixated on building a Redstone Activated elevator with Sticky Pistons! Will need some pics/video.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BacNguyen2, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Yes Please
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @BacNguyen2
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A1: Here are some
#redstone
contraptions created and posted by my students
https://t.co/Vj9nJ2hwDc
#minecraftedu
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Redstone knowledge is critical in game creations because it makes the game run and reset. Practical use for redstone
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT
#IterationNation
#MinecraftEdu
#GameDesignEdu
#SeriousGames
#Game
Design! YES YES YES
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2: What are the pros and cons of using Redstone to teach circuitry, binary, or Boolean logic over more traditional systems?
#MinecraftEdu
Mrs_Gozzard
Aug 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A1: I'm lurking because I don't know the answers 😳
#minecraftedu
RedStone is on my list to learn but I just haven't made it
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2: What are the pros and cons of using Redstone to teach circuitry, binary, or Boolean logic over more traditional systems?
#MinecraftEdu
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Yep!
#minecraftedu
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Redstone knowledge is critical in game creations because it makes the game run and reset. Practical use for redstone
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Redstone is one of those things that really adds educational value to the game. Its worth playing around with.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @momgonzales, @villacortarusd
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT
I'm kind of with you! Newbies unite!!!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT
you have the rest of your life :)
#minecraftedu
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
chellymil
Aug 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2 I like redstone because it's something students know, and it allows them to bring their game knowledge into real life
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Thanks Bac! Please share with me! and Us.
#MinecraftEdu
PS: I'm going to be in Vietnam for a weekend next year. Maybe find time to cnct
In reply to @BacNguyen2
lynnetelfer
Aug 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT
a1: Pros: INSTANT testing cycle! failure is definitely just another step!
#MinecraftEdu
BacNguyen2
Aug 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Wow, great example about Stem, right?
@MGrundel
. I will learn how to do it.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Thanks - other student work showcased here:
https://t.co/hRbHR7O9bu
#studentshowcase
#stuvoice
#stuchoice
#minecraftedu
In reply to @chellymil
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT
You're allowed to Lurke :D
#MinecraftEdu
Don't worry I'll soon have you trained in redstone :D
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
mspaperless
Aug 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: The benefits of using Redstone to teach circuitry is that students can engage in hands-on-learning
#MinecraftEdu
https://t.co/makLohYPvr
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT
How to build a adder
https://t.co/USs2MvjeU3
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Using in game circuitry is a complete immersive experience. Much cheaper then finding materials. Little chance of Shock!
#MinecraftEDU
seanmarnold
Aug 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2:Pro-it’s fun, more creativity, unrealistic options, Con-transfering in-game learning to real world situations
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: Pro is that it's not as corruptible as a physical circuit might be and you can actually "see" the "electric" go.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: Con is that for those kinesthetic learners, it's not the most ideal. I mean... you use your fingers to type but...
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
BBTNB
Aug 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2 - You won't get any street cred saying you can code because you know Redstone. HTML still gets serious shade from coders.
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2 Well the Cons are that it takes some learning and experimenting to understand it. Pro = Learning is a good thing right?
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2 Con: No way to do test for conductors/insulators. Would be cool if you could make a redstone wire with item frame for test!
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: PRO connects game kids love with real world concepts, Lately my daughter and I have been pointing out
#redstoneinrealworld
#minecraftedu
Mrs_Gozzard
Aug 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Can't wait!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @chellymil, @PBJellyGames
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:24 PM EDT
I was just thinking that :)
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Pro: Something as simple to make as a redstone clock can lead to incredibly complex student creations
#minecraftedu
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:24 PM EDT
we need to change the street
#minecraftedu
In reply to @BBTNB
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Redstone is what turned me on to Minecraft. Still haven't figured it out yet. 2 much other cool stuff to learn along the way.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @momgonzales, @villacortarusd
chellymil
Aug 15 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Pro: It's another way for students to connect to the game if they need a new challenge
#MinecraftEDU
BenSpieldenner
Aug 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Lego Scooby Doo is calling,have fun with redstone!The best way to learn is by doing!Thanks for hosting
@PBJellyGames
@MGrundel
#MinecraftEdu
AnIowaTeacher
Aug 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2: Pro: can create with no fear. Con: Minecraft = not real life :)
#minecraftedu
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT
True and the scaffolded learning with increasing difficulty with
#redstone
is incredible to watch
#minecraftedu
In reply to @joakleyiii
BBTNB
Aug 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 - PRO: Redstone does teach a process and a process followed correctly translates to so many careers including coding.
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT
I beg to differ, Minecraft is pretty real.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @AnIowaTeacher
AnIowaTeacher
Aug 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Hey
#minecraftedu
chatters.....Darin, 8th grade RLA teacher from Iowa.
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Well, maybe re-building that huge mansion has taken up a bit of your time :)
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MgHelio, @MGrundel, @momgonzales, @villacortarusd
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Have a great night Ben!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT
This is awesome. Keep the examples coming!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @chellymil
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT
What a great observation Mark. It's true. There's interesting psychology that happens in virtual environment that eases this
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MgHelio
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Welcome!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @AnIowaTeacher
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:27 PM EDT
This is the beauty of Minecraft in general, scalability. Low barrier to entry, very high (unlimited?) ceiling.
#MinecraftEDU
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Pro: Something as simple to make as a redstone clock can lead to incredibly complex student creations
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Thanks Dude! Agreed! I wanna learn Lego Scooby Doo with you :D
#MinecraftEdu
thanks for joining.
In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @MGrundel
AnIowaTeacher
Aug 15 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Ha ha...I thought that would get called out! Real to a certain degree. It's all in the point of view! :)
#minecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
lynnetelfer
Aug 15 @ 8:27 PM EDT
The joy is NOT setting barriers with the goals. I learn from Ss all the time!
#MinecraftEdu
BenSpieldenner
Aug 15 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Thanks! I will call you about
@minefaire
this week.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel, @minefaire
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2: Pro - Redstone is a great way to make testing circuits and gates fun and into a game. Ss can easily build challenges.
#MinecraftEDU
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Welcome
@AnIowaTeacher
!! (Darin)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @AnIowaTeacher, @AnIowaTeacher
Qmodo99
Aug 15 @ 8:28 PM EDT
100% Unlimited. I've been playing for 3-4 years and haven't stopped being inspired and taught by the community.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:28 PM EDT
But it's so much fun!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MGrundel, @momgonzales, @villacortarusd
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A2 Pro
#MinecraftEdu
allows infinite creations, infinite attempts and infinite iteratations without the cost of expensive Materials
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Always up to amplify
#stuvoice
- you know that :)
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @BenSpieldenner, @PBJellyGames, @minefaire
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT
It is true, from simple functions like opening doors, to automation, to entire systems being powered by circuits!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Qmodo99
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: Moving beyond simple circuits and logic gates, how can Redstone enhance learning experiences in the game?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: Moving beyond simple circuits and logic gates, how can Redstone enhance learning experiences in the game?
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
I thought school wasn't supposed to be fun ? ! ?
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MgHelio, @MGrundel, @momgonzales, @villacortarusd
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
This is so true! I've turned so many kids and parents on to Minecraft with redstone who otherwise wouldnt have played the game
#minecraftedu
chellymil
Aug 15 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Pro: It's another way for students to connect to the game if they need a new challenge
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3: I have used Redstone to model examples of the pre vs. post industrial revolution. Lesson on the Community site.
#MinecraftEDU
chellymil
Aug 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3 I really like the collaboration aspect. I always see students learning from each other and working together w/redstone
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Aug 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
a3: Use CB to develop full games in Minecraft! Make learning experiences form learning experiences!
#MinecraftEdu
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT
The scalability of this game continues to amaze me. Kids starting in pre-K and evolving through high school
#minecraftedu
In reply to @joakleyiii
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3
#GameDesignEdu
for all curriculum is a powerful way to enhance learning, and Redstone allows this.
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3: Yes
@lynnetelfer
Game Design is Key!
#MinecraftEDU
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Absolutely! Minecraft has taught me not to believe I know more than Ss about things.
https://t.co/SiWA1nSnMp
"& I feel fine"
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
BBTNB
Aug 15 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3 - In "Melody Lane" Ss work with
@taylorswift13
@RiversCuomo
& others to use Redstone & Note Blocks to create pop melodies!
#MinecraftEDU
seanmarnold
Aug 15 @ 8:32 PM EDT
I’m used it in worlds created for students to automate processes in mazes (moving walls) or automate travel across locations
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: Another example is Ss using Redstone to create puzzles and challenges, like Escape the Room and Breakout style Games
#MinecraftEDU
Qmodo99
Aug 15 @ 8:32 PM EDT
One of the best things for me is when a student teaches me something new/cool!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @chellymil
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT
I don't think I am seeing the Qs...
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Yes, lets not forget Redstone Rails! My Ss used this to mimic a car in texts, Walk Two Moons and Holes!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @seanmarnold, @PBJellyGames
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3: Not having done much, my best guess is that it allows a whole other level of creativity to happen.
#MinecraftEDU
#higherorderthinking
In reply to @MGrundel
AnIowaTeacher
Aug 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Now that's real that I can dig into! Awesome examples!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: Moving beyond simple circuits and logic gates, how can Redstone enhance learning experiences in the game?
#MinecraftEDU
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Yes! And me learning from them as well!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @chellymil
BBTNB
Aug 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3 - Melody Lane is wicked tough to get notes and timing in Redstone Repeaters correct but music motivates like nothing else!
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:34 PM EDT
What I mean by this is create Learning Games that teach via the Mechanics, allow progression through content as the game.
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3
#GameDesignEdu
for all curriculum is a powerful way to enhance learning, and Redstone allows this.
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT
I did Marks minecraft lesson on making atoms for the periodic table
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Yes, lets not forget Redstone Rails! My Ss used this to mimic a car in texts, Walk Two Moons and Holes!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @seanmarnold, @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3: Said this before, and Ben's lesson is a great example, but timing, which can easily tie in w/ decimals/fractions math
#MinecraftEDU
seanmarnold
Aug 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT
I have, but not in those examples hidden walls that open with a hidden button and red stone rails
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @joakleyiii, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Agreed! One of my first forays into Redstone was via Music and
#MinecraftEdu
Noteblocks - a Powerful piece of the game i was building.
BBTNB
Aug 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3 - Melody Lane is wicked tough to get notes and timing in Redstone Repeaters correct but music motivates like nothing else!
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3 - brings me right back to this example - Talk about problem solving!!!
https://t.co/v4zzJabyIS
#minecraftedu
Allegro1225
Aug 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3: It opens up way more possibilities for both world/scenario building as well as means to solve problems.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT
#Honored
Gym! Thanks I forgot about that one! I should write something up. Redstone powered electrons!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @joakleyiii
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Ooops, Jim
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @joakleyiii
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: Moving beyond simple circuits and logic gates, how can Redstone enhance learning experiences in the game?
#MinecraftEDU
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:36 PM EDT
I learned how to use hoppers, droppers, and observer blocks from my studetns
#colearning
#minecraftedu
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Hey Sean! It's so cool to tweet with folks I've actually met! :)
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @seanmarnold, @joakleyiii, @PBJellyGames
seanmarnold
Aug 15 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Redstone music is one of my and my students favorite projects. We’ve even used pressure plates under ‘piano keys’ to activate
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
mspaperless
Aug 15 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Q3: Redstone enhances learning experiences by allowing students to engineer and create simple machines
#MinecraftEDU
https://t.co/YWkYFVZOzT
AnIowaTeacher
Aug 15 @ 8:37 PM EDT
In awe of what I'm seeing during the
#minecraftedu
chat...creating music in Minecraft?? Seriously??
#wow
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT
https://t.co/8W3wZM4ylS
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @seanmarnold, @PBJellyGames
Allegro1225
Aug 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT
That's awesome! One of my most recent redstone/note block creations is this:
https://t.co/IandjJcWnG
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT
MIni games!
https://t.co/ikWVyCxxs3
#minecraftedu
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT
so cool!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @seanmarnold, @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Hoppers and dispensers are a great way to build clocks as well, but Redstone is just way more fun, going around in circles.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @joakleyiii
seanmarnold
Aug 15 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Music blocks are easy, but a time consuming choosing the right notes-there’s help in the Java version that makes it easier
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @chellymil, @PBJellyGames
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:39 PM EDT
isn't it though???
#minecraftedu
glad we all got to hang out at the
@playcraftlearn
#hackjam
In reply to @MgHelio, @seanmarnold, @joakleyiii, @PBJellyGames, @PlayCraftLearn
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:39 PM EDT
I've moved far beyond Redstone to make clocks, command blocks are far less laggy.
#MinecraftEdu
That's the next
#Iteration
to Redstone
In reply to @MGrundel, @joakleyiii
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:39 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
Chat is the Place to Be. Best sources for Minecraft Education
AnIowaTeacher
Aug 15 @ 8:37 PM EDT
In awe of what I'm seeing during the
#minecraftedu
chat...creating music in Minecraft?? Seriously??
#wow
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: How can Redstone be used to promote cross-curricular or even out of game learning opportunities within lessons and units?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: How can Redstone be used to promote cross-curricular or even out of game learning opportunities within lessons and units?
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I want to go on a weekend
#redstone
retreat - no distractions just explore, learn and create with redstone
#minecraftedu
BBTNB
Aug 15 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Ss meet
@taylorswift13
@Drake
#DaftPunk
and more before creating a known pop melody using Redstone in
#MinecraftEDU
https://t.co/5Stse3IBsb
AnIowaTeacher
Aug 15 @ 8:37 PM EDT
In awe of what I'm seeing during the
#minecraftedu
chat...creating music in Minecraft?? Seriously??
#wow
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:40 PM EDT
did someone say
#iteration
?
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel, @joakleyiii
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I would love to have an entire weekend, or day, just dedicated to playing Minecraft, Time is so precious!.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:41 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
RobynHrivnatz
Aug 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A2: Pro-cheap; free "supplies" con- not physically tactile
In reply to @MGrundel
ibpossum
Aug 15 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Kia Ora
#minecraftEDU
- lurking in my lunch break now :) Hope everyone is awesome
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:41 PM EDT
I'm down. But booked until December at least.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs
Allegro1225
Aug 15 @ 8:41 PM EDT
I can happily provide advice on that front, as I've been doing it for years. :)
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @AnIowaTeacher
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Awesome Glad to have you here Rachel! Hows the day so far?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @ibpossum
AnIowaTeacher
Aug 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT
That's so cool!! I'm so far behind in all this, but wow!!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB, @taylorswift13, @Drake
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT
We are super awesome! Thanks for joining during lunch! Let
@PBJellyGames
and I know if you need
#MinecraftMentors
down there!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @ibpossum, @PBJellyGames
Golden_Ninja50
Aug 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Hi everyone at
#MinecraftEdu
just wanted to say hi & say the things they did
@minefaire
in NC was awesome. Hope some of you can come to DC.
seanmarnold
Aug 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Yes, it’s nice matching fleshy faces to virtual ones
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MgHelio, @joakleyiii, @PBJellyGames, @PlayCraftLearn
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT
hah - i know the feeling.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MgHelio
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT
I would be down for that. If I can find the time!
#MinecraftEdu
:D
In reply to @chellymil, @mr_isaacs
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Lets have a
#TeacherRedStoneNight
at the Isaacs house. Or at least a
#MinecraftEDU
Night!
In reply to @MgHelio, @mr_isaacs
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Maybe we need to have a
#redstonejam
at
@minefaire
#minecraftedu
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:43 PM EDT
You should stick around and contribute to the
#redstone
discussion - these adults can learn a lot from you!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @Golden_Ninja50, @minefaire
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:43 PM EDT
The after party on Saturday or Sunday? :)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @minefaire
ibpossum
Aug 15 @ 8:43 PM EDT
I've just got the ok for a new digitech module for next year - will be using
#minecraftedu
for the coding.... so will defo be hitting u up
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:43 PM EDT
sounds good to me!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @MgHelio
Qmodo99
Aug 15 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Count me in on that one!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @chellymil, @mr_isaacs
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Hey! I am heading down to Baltimore and then DC this weekend! Hope we can meet up
@minefaire
I will be in the Educator Lounge
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Golden_Ninja50, @minefaire, @minefaire
lynnetelfer
Aug 15 @ 8:44 PM EDT
#Minecraftedu
we need a redstone expo on the Minefaire server :D
BBTNB
Aug 15 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4 - My
#MinecraftEDU
Redstone Resorts Project has elements that usually burst out of the game into adverts & 3D Printing etc.
#MinecraftEDU
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:44 PM EDT
YEEESSSS!!!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer
AnIowaTeacher
Aug 15 @ 8:44 PM EDT
I'm all for this!!
#TeacherRedStoneNight
#Iwillbringsnacks
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @MgHelio, @mr_isaacs
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@Golden_Ninja50
is one of our favorite rising stars - check him out at
#risingstarrow
this weekend :)
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @Golden_Ninja50, @minefaire, @Golden_Ninja50
mspaperless
Aug 15 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4: Redstone can be used to promote cross-curricular learning and encourage
#gamification
in the class
#MinecraftEDU
https://t.co/b6ufPeBxTZ
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:46 PM EDT
It tends to be that once we say it, it happens...
#TeacherRedStoneNight
#minecraftedu
In reply to @AnIowaTeacher, @MGrundel, @MgHelio
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:46 PM EDT
#Minefaire
@minefaire
whenis the Minefaire server getting a remake / remodel?
#MinecraftEdu
@mr_isaacs
@GabeMYoung
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @minefaire, @mr_isaacs, @GabeMYoung
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A4: Redstone has been used to connect w/
@littleBits
Merging the Physical and Virtual Worlds!
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Yes... Yes we do!!!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT
It's already mostly there... and awesome!!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @lynnetelfer, @minefaire, @mr_isaacs, @GabeMYoung
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Easy just make it a model of something you got to teach
https://t.co/kIhaGfgauQ
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
STEM Labs Ss can easily work with Circuitry for Testing and Prototyping with Redstone and then go Real World creation.
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A4: Building adventure maps to teach content certainly uses
#redstone
for the automation, demonstrating working machines, etc
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A4
#MinecraftEdu
STEM Labs Ss can easily work with Circuitry for Testing and Prototyping with Redstone and then go Real World creation.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
STEM Labs Ss can easily work with Circuitry for Testing and Prototyping with Redstone and then go Real World creation.
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:48 PM EDT
YES! The bitcraft mod is pretty awesome!
https://t.co/BadIJj76IO
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @littleBits
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:49 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
You had me at Adventure Map to teach CONTENT. Peer-To-Peer Learning Games
#MinecraftEdu
That's so my Jam!
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A4: Building adventure maps to teach content certainly uses
#redstone
for the automation, demonstrating working machines, etc
#minecraftedu
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A4: Here's my daughter
@leilaboo215
demonstrating the
@littleBits
#bitcraft
mod
https://t.co/28bgFz7lJt
#minecraftedu
Qmodo99
Aug 15 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Now that is awesome!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MGrundel, @littleBits
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5: What ideas/thoughts/questions do you have in integrating Redstone into your lessons/units? Do you have resources to share?
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5: What ideas/thoughts/questions do you have in integrating Redstone into your lessons/units? Do you have resources to share?
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A4:
@tinkercad
has a great Download for
#MinecraftEDU
Feature for importing schematics w/ MCEdit, ties in with scale/models and 3DPrinting
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:50 PM EDT
YES!!!!!! What say you
@joakleyiii
#minecraftedu
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @joakleyiii, @joakleyiii
AnIowaTeacher
Aug 15 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A4: Write out your description on how you made your device.
#minecraftedu
Qmodo99
Aug 15 @ 8:52 PM EDT
It doesn't just stop there. You can use a 3D scanner + object --> scanned model to tinkercad --> tinkercad to minecraft!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @tinkercad
AnIowaTeacher
Aug 15 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A4: How does your Redstone creation make your world better? Why did you create it? If you could make it better?
#languagearts
#minecraftedu
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5: Unsure. I only know there's a lot that I don't know. Need to invest time. Oh... and schools about to start... :/
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:52 PM EDT
and more importantly student / community creations
#stuvoice
#stuchoice
#minecraftedu
#redstone
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @joakleyiii
BBTNB
Aug 15 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5 - Imagine students Redstoning this world!
#MinecraftEDU
#StarTrek
.MCWORLD file (Redstoning now a new verb)
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5: I am wondering if there is a way to integrate real world sensors to control items w/ redstone in game?
#MinecraftEDU
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Woah.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:53 PM EDT
hah :) we were talking about showcasing your
#redstone
work on the
@minefaire
server :)
#minecraftedu
In reply to @joakleyiii, @lynnetelfer, @minefaire
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5: One thing that never came up is daylight sensors.
@PBJellyGames
informed me they produce a redstone signal.
#MinecraftEDU
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:53 PM EDT
well, yes with the bitcraft mod at the least
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
seanmarnold
Aug 15 @ 8:53 PM EDT
I saw a redstone Star Wars Both base being attacked by At-Ats the could fall and explode.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:54 PM EDT
still not seeing questions. strange...
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:54 PM EDT
IE: Water sensor in real world activates a command block to change weather to rain. Light sensor activates redstone lamp
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5: I am wondering if there is a way to integrate real world sensors to control items w/ redstone in game?
#MinecraftEDU
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:54 PM EDT
I can't look at this without epic music playing in my head.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:54 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
@mr_isaacs
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5: What ideas/thoughts/questions do you have in integrating Redstone into your lessons/units? Do you have resources to share?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Outro: Recap Who you are: Name, Role & Location. What response, resource or comment from tonight’s
#Minecraftedu
Chat really inspired you?
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:55 PM EDT
When I answered before about kinesthetic learners, I wondered if there wasn't a market for physical Minecraft blocks (1/2)
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In reply to @MGrundel
joakleyiii
Aug 15 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Exciting vision of things to come
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:54 PM EDT
IE: Water sensor in real world activates a command block to change weather to rain. Light sensor activates redstone lamp
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5: I am wondering if there is a way to integrate real world sensors to control items w/ redstone in game?
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chellymil
Aug 15 @ 8:55 PM EDT
NOOOOO it's over?! :( Rachelle from toronto, totally inspired by littlebits
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mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A5: I have students first learn through video (watch it) then mod it, then design and build own
#redstone
creation
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
Mrs_Gozzard
Aug 15 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Now that would be a hit!
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In reply to @seanmarnold, @BBTNB
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:56 PM EDT
There is: Mineways will 3D Print your Minecraft Creations!
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In reply to @MgHelio
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:56 PM EDT
physcl Minecraft blcks that could be programed to take on qualities of different blocks in Minecraft with their actions (2/2)
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In reply to @MGrundel
seanmarnold
Aug 15 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Sean, NYC -totally gonna make & play with the
@LittleBits
#MinecraftEDU
integration now
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @littleBits
Qmodo99
Aug 15 @ 8:57 PM EDT
That would be so cool! Can't wait to get that mod idea working! crossing
#minecraftedu
and
@particle
would be an unstoppable combination!
In reply to @chellymil, @MGrundel, @particle
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Love Snap Circuits. I play with my 4 year old with them all the time! Great Stuff. on the Jr. Kit now.
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In reply to @joakleyiii, @MgHelio
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Thanks as always for a great chat. Time to finish packing and head to DC for
@minefaire
:) Hope to see some of you there!
#minecraftedu
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Awesome! let me and
@leilaboo215
know if you have any questions :)
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In reply to @seanmarnold, @PBJellyGames, @littleBits, @leilaboo215
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:57 PM EDT
I believe there are a few ones out there, I just cant remember what they are! Out of Game Circuit controls Redstone via a mod.
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In reply to @MGrundel
lynnetelfer
Aug 15 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Outro Educator,
#Minegage
Dir,
#MinecraftMentor
always inspired by Ts who have used in practical ways in classes.
@joakleyiii
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Outro: Recap Who you are: Name, Role & Location. What response, resource or comment from tonight’s
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Chat really inspired you?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:58 PM EDT
I was discussing w/
@PBJellyGames
how cool it'd be if blocks had a conductivity property for conductors/insulators/resistors.
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In reply to @MgHelio, @PBJellyGames
mr_isaacs
Aug 15 @ 8:58 PM EDT
also check out
@myeblox
#redstone
in the real world!
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @joakleyiii, @MgHelio, @myeblox
MgHelio
Aug 15 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Looking 4 more for the visually impaired. Sort of like braille Minecraft blocks that act diffrnt based on how theyre touched.
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In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:58 PM EDT
If you do it, please share! I would love to play test it!
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In reply to @Qmodo99, @chellymil, @particle
Mrs_Gozzard
Aug 15 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thanks so much for covering this topic! I've been looking forward to it!
#minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:59 PM EDT
OUTRO - Garrett here, I was very inspired to hear all the talk of using
#MinecraftEdu
to let Ss design Peer-to-Peer Learning Games.
nathan_stevens
Aug 15 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Nathan, Bagel, 35 lat 46 long. And anything
@mr_isaacs
said
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MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Outro: Recap Who you are: Name, Role & Location. What response, resource or comment from tonight’s
#Minecraftedu
Chat really inspired you?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Aug 15 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Wow! That is brilliant, i wonder how it could be done. could it send out signals similar to morse code?
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In reply to @MgHelio
