#MinecraftEDU Archive

This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday September 26, 2017
3:00 PM EDT
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to tonight's #MinecraftEdu chat. Please introduce yourself, your role, your location and overall experience with SEN students.
  • participatechat Sep 26 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #MinecraftEDU by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/M5w7eU1M9r
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    Yasemin Allsop, lecturer in education, worked with children with SEN in primary context.#MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @SirJoe2
  • CodeWeek_CH Sep 26 @ 3:02 PM EDT
    Have fun@yallsop! #MinecraftEdu #chat
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:02 PM EDT
    A0: Joe Hammond, Higher Level Learning support assistant in a special needs school, Watford. Many years experience with SEN. #MinecraftEdu
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    Q1: What specific types of special needs students have you worked with in the past or are currently working with? #MinecraftEdu
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    Great! Do you work in Primary or Secondary settings? #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @SirJoe2
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:07 PM EDT
    A1: I worked with children with moderate and severe learning difficulties. I also worked with children with autism. #minecraftedu
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    What about you? @SirJoe2 #minecraftedu
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    A1: Autism, Downs syndrome, developmental delay, ADHD, learning difficulties, physically disabled, mental health issues. #minecraftedu
  • EmanMousheir Sep 26 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    @NealManegold its always good to see you, you bring life to our trainings sessions @MeenooRami wished you were with us #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @MeenooRami, @NealManegold, @PlayCraftLearn, @NealManegold, @MeenooRami
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:14 PM EDT
    A1: How is the learning organised with children with so many different needs, challenging? #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @SirJoe2
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    Q2: How have you used #MinecraftEdu for gamifying learning in your class in a unique way with SEN students?
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:16 PM EDT
    It certainly is, you have to try to organise classes based on who will go well together then differentiate massively #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @yallsop
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    A2: I think #minecraftedu provides a collaborative learning space which is very useful for children who may need extra support. @SirJoe2
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    A2:I used with children who had issues with writing #minecraftedu It was like a live storyboard for them, designing according to story line.
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    A2: When reading SEN students use a lot of picture symbols, I've made some of these on Minecraft to help with their reading #MinecraftEdu
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    A2:My students with autism also were able to create their own designs,it seems like having 3D element in #minecraftedu was crucial @SirJoe2
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    That is a brilliant idea #MinecraftEdu Could you please share them with us when you get a moment?
    In reply to @SirJoe2
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    A2: Where the children ale to use #minecraftedu to create/make? @SirJoe2
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    Q3: What are the potential benefits of using #MinecraftEdu with SEN students?
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    A2: Where the children able to use #minecraftedu to create/make? @SirJoe2
  • MGrundel - Moderator Sep 26 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    Happening Now! Awesome #MinecraftEdu Chat for EU Educators! #ukedchat #caschat w/ @SirJoe2 and @yallsop
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    A3: It is a very visual learning space which might be useful for engaging children with different needs #minecraftedu
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    A3: Because children could break and re-design something new very easily, they don't feel like they failed #minecraftedu
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:29 PM EDT
    A3: It is also good for collaboration, job share, learning to take turns, tinker with ideas #minecraftedu
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    What kind of benefits did you observe when you were using #MinecraftEdu with children with #SEN needs?
    In reply to @SirJoe2
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    Very much so, they all have their own unique little ways of building things, and sometimes the simplest things are amazing #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @yallsop
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    A3: Engagement, feeling in control where the real world feels out of control, and sometimes natural ability #MinecraftEdu.
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    Were they able to work collaboratively both in #MinecraftEdu environment and also physical classroom?
    In reply to @SirJoe2
  • clcsimon Sep 26 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    A3. #MinecraftEdu is truly immersive and covers lots of learning styles - auditory, kinaesthetic, visual etc.
    In reply to @SirJoe2
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    Q4: Please share any success stories about SEN students playing, making, learning with #MinecraftEdu?
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    Some worked best on their own, others have found people their comfortable to collaborate with, it's drawn out social skills #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @yallsop
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    To that end, look at all the positive things that happen on @AutCraft @autismfather #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @yallsop, @AutCraft, @autismfather
  • clcsimon Sep 26 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    Q4. I worked with group of #SEN Ss on Jack & Beanstalk using #MinecraftEdu. Teacher said she'd never seen the Ss SO engaged!
    In reply to @SirJoe2
  • clcsimon Sep 26 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    Multi-tasking my friend :) #MinecraftEdu #caschat #CCUKchat
    In reply to @SirJoe2
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    A4:I had a student who did not like writing at all.He couldn't stop using the chat in #minecraftedu with his friends, talking about his work
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    This is fantastic. Thank you for sharing! #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @SirJoe2, @AutCraft, @autismfather
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    A4: Going to Autcon UK (the @AutCraft meetup) and hearing amazing stories and seeing people socialising so well and happy #minecraftedu
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    A4: As for me in school, had students very engaged with Roald Dahl when doing @DpDarran 's Roald Dahl competition #MinecraftEdu
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    A4: I think if more examples shared with teachers, then they will know how to use this very adaptable tool with kids with SEN #minecraftedu
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    Maybe you could write a blog post with all those fab links that you shared with us?@SirJoe2 #minecraftedu
  • clcsimon Sep 26 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    I worked with one S who never engaged in lesson (wouldn't take part / answer qs) but after using #MinecraftEdu, couldn't stop her!
    In reply to @SirJoe2, @DpDarran
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    Q5: Are there any important challenges or considerations when using #MinecraftEdu with SEN students?
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    . @AutCraft has had coverage from news outlets. + Give @autismfather a follow here and facebook, great advice for life too. #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @yallsop, @AutCraft, @autismfather
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    A5: I think many people using #minecraftedu with SEN kids brilliantly, but they don't always share so not enough resources...
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:47 PM EDT
    I will definitely contact him. #Minecraftedu That's why I like our chat. Always learning something new!
    In reply to @SirJoe2, @AutCraft, @autismfather
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:48 PM EDT
    A5: Also if you have children with different special needs then it is difficult to design a #minecraftedu activity to include all.Any ideas?
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:48 PM EDT
    A5: For some SEN kids the difference between reality and a virtual world needs to be explicitly taught, could cause behaviours #Minecraftedu
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    This is a really good point! Any examples? #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @SirJoe2
  • IrishSENTeacher Sep 26 @ 3:50 PM EDT
    #MinecraftEdu depends on the child : -). I find that v. clear boundaries set out from the start are a must- Use classroom mode tools also!
    In reply to @SirJoe2
  • captainXav Sep 26 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    A5 late to the party @SirJoe2 ! I think the frustration level is shorter so need to prepare with mentors or partners #MinecraftEdu
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    At Autcon a kid asked me "Do the rules of the server apply here in real life?" #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @yallsop
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:52 PM EDT
    Can you please give some examples of activities that you used? #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @IrishSENTeacher, @SirJoe2
  • IrishSENTeacher Sep 26 @ 3:54 PM EDT
    Hi everyone I am Sinéad, Primary school teacher from Ireland #Minecraftedu
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    Outro Recap: Name, Role & Location. What response, resource or comment from tonight’s #Minecraftedu Chat inspired you?
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:56 PM EDT
    If you've spent hours grinding for things in a game you do get emotionally attached. Though that's a debate for another day. #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @yallsop
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    Outro: Finding out about people that focusing on #MinecraftEdu and children with autism is really fascinating for me. Thank you.
  • SirJoe2 Sep 26 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    When we tried out VR with a couple of SEN kids, it was hard getting them off because it was "Better than real life" #MinecraftEdu
    In reply to @yallsop
  • captainXav Sep 26 @ 3:58 PM EDT
    A4 student on standby but not needed with SEN student. #MinecraftEdu
  • yallsop Sep 26 @ 3:59 PM EDT
    I wonder why they came up with that answer.. Would #MinecraftEdu also offer them an alternative world that they create & control?
    In reply to @SirJoe2