#MinecraftEDU Archive

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #MinecraftEdu Chat Happy to have @mr_isaacs and Student @Qwertynaut9 talking about class game design. https://t.co/gGQuuSRWZB

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

#minecraftedu Let the chat begin! https://t.co/rC9bY4pXO6

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Greetings Miners, Crafters, and Creepers to #MinecraftEDU Chat, Tonight our co-moderators are @mr_isaacs and @Qwertynaut9 Welcome!

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Q0: Introduction: Name, Role, Location, what are your experiences creating games in your classroom? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/QXk6blsz66

games4ed Jul 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Q0: Introduction: Name, Role, Location, what are your experiences creating games in your classroom? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/QYcCOHUKTy

MarkC_Author Jul 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#Minecraftedu Hi everyone, Mark from New York, Author, here. Looking forward to tonight’s chat

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

The Format for the chat is Q1 - A1 #minecraftedu Make sure to post with A1, A2, A3 and the #minecraftedu tag to be caught by @participatelrn

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

The Format for the chat is Q1 - A1 #minecraftedu Make sure to post with A1, A2, A3 and the #minecraftedu tag to be caught by @participatelrn

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#minecraftedu Built a couple games in minecraft (nothing too complicated)

Adina_Belseth Jul 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Adina from Alberta, Canada. Hum teacher, first official chat, not just lurking. Gamified for a long time, first year with #MinecraftEDU

iMattFrat Jul 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Matt Frat, edtech, DC, lots of after school Minecraft club and a bit of tech integration #minecraftedu

BBTNB Jul 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Intro- HI! Ben from New Brunswick Canada, STEM Gr. 6-12 teacher. I created #MinecraftEDU Survivor to help teach the 7Cs & #DigCit so far.

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hey Everyone. Welcome to chat! Steve fr NJ - I teach game design and dev to middle school students - much experience in class #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Matt Frat!!! Maybe @iwearthecrowns will join if she knows you are here :) @ima #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@Adina_Belseth Welcome! So glad that this could be your first chat! We have a great community and welcome everyone! #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hey Ben! #MinecraftEDU

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Aloha, Shane Asselstine, Honolulu, Hawaii, Tech Integration Specialist, K6 #MinecraftEdu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@iMattFrat Welcome Matt! Great to see you hear tonight! #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@Adina_Belseth Well we're happy to have you join us! First but not last I'm sure. #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@Adina_Belseth so great to have you - love bringing first timers into the edchat world! #MinecraftEDU

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

#minecraftedu I built a payload-style team shooter (think TF2) and an Assassins Creed style arena in a creative city of mine

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@iMattFrat Welcome Matt! Thanks for joining us tonight! #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@BBTNB Welcome Ben! Great to see you in tonight! I am losing track of all the Cs. Can you fit them into 140 characters? #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Everyone - remember, @participatelrn makes for an easy chat experience https://t.co/Mo4jvduwzP and curates tweets & resources #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Everyone - remember, @participatelrn makes for an easy chat experience https://t.co/P4tM9kEor5 and curates tweets & resources #MinecraftEDU

infchem Jul 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A0 Mirek from Germany. Teacher :) #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@BBTNB Heya Ben, Welcome back. Love the work you're doing with survival games. :D #minecraftedu

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hello Nathan and I think I might be related to @iwearthecrowns #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Nathan!!! Maybe you are related :) You are my soul brother after all :) @nathan_stevens #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@HikariKishi Greetings Shane! Glad to see you! Excited to have you in tonights chat! #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

for @PBJellyGames Visualize. Realize. Optimize :) #iterationnation #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@infchem Welcome Mirek Thanks for staying up late to join our #MinecraftEDU chat

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hey Mirek - @infchem - Welcome! Late in your parts :) #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@HikariKishi Hey!!!! Shane! Love that you could join us bro. #minecraftedu

BBTNB Jul 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@MGrundel 7Cs #MinecraftEDU -> Collab, Communication, Crit Thinking, Creativity, Character, Citizenship & Computational Thinking. 21C Skills

iwearthecrowns Jul 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

.@iMattFrat Matt Fratt!?! Where have you been? #minecraftedu https://t.co/il94boUYoc

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Matt Frat!!! Maybe @iwearthecrowns will join if she knows you are here :) @ima #MinecraftEDU

infchem Jul 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs #minecraftedu coffee ;)

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#minecraftedu https://t.co/CfLbbA2E3S

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1: Teacher - What connection do you see between the role of educator as a game designer? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/2yqKVL1lZZ

games4ed Jul 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1: Teacher - What connection do you see between the role of educator as a game designer? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/OgssqssyNq

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@iwearthecrowns @iMattFrat knew I could get her attention :) #MinecraftEDU

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs a1 co-learner. How much can you really know about game design with all the other things you need to know #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT

All Tweets coming from our Student Co-Host tonight @Qwertynaut9 will be Student Driven Q's but T's should still give thought #minecraftedu

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

#minecraftedu (a1 student) My past middle school had a pretty fleshed out and awesome game design program. Really couldn't ask for much more

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: There are times when the teacher must let Ss create, but other times, to facilitate the process we must be the designers #MinecraftEDU

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs A1 whatever Steve's answer is #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Been thinking a lot lately about Educator as Dungeon Master - lends well to game design discussion #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 Educators make fantastic Game Designers. Links between lesson plan and game plan are plentiful. Diff Focus on engagement #minecraftedu

BBTNB Jul 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 - It's said that you 1st must trigger emotions if you want learning to stick! Games trigger emotion & = Higher Quality Ed! #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Planning a lesson is not much different from creating a game #MinecraftEDU

iMattFrat Jul 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1. Welp, we've written curriculum for centuries, & now games are a bigger part of curriculum, we have to be game designers #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Stu - In my classes I always ask Ss what they want to see created, today it was importing heads as NPCs for a custom map #MinecraftEDU

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Taking students through the process of designing a game relates to many areas of education. The process is the key. #minecraftedu

TheOwl3 Jul 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#minecraftedu Joining a few minutes late.

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A1 Teacher: As a student, I see the teacher in a game design course as an editor and the student as the author

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@HikariKishi Hey buddy! Great to see yoU! #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

. #minecraftedu @nathan_stevens @mr_isaacs The basics of Game Design are the only things Ts really need to know. Creating Fun + engagement

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs I rolled an 12 #minecraftedu

Adina_Belseth Jul 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Keeping our audience in mind is essential, I rely heavily on my Ss interests to drive how we do school #minecraftedu

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@PBJellyGames @nathan_stevens @mr_isaacs I think you are already pro at that Nathan :D You keep your classroom super fun. :D #minecraftedu

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@PBJellyGames @mr_isaacs that is by I said co-learner. Let the students lead #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Well stated! #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/iK7uTtR5yT

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A1 Teacher: As a student, I see the teacher in a game design course as an editor and the student as the author

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @mr_isaacs This is why it is so important to play games. Whats a better way to understand game design? #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @mr_isaacs Awesome! Excellantly Put :D #minecraftedu Co-learning, Co-teaching, Co-opperative growth.

MsD_QOH Jul 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 @jpedrech is my role model for this! 🇨🇦🙌🏼 #MinecraftEDU Ts are facilitating, Ss are learning💡

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Awesome! #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/CicGoFGNAS

MsD_QOH Jul 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 @jpedrech is my role model for this! 🇨🇦🙌🏼 #MinecraftEDU Ts are facilitating, Ss are learning💡

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Q2 is coming up in 2 Minutes #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs This totally reminds me of #ReadyPlayerOne. Will there be any #EasterEggs hidden in tonights chat? #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@MGrundel oh how I love that book!!!! #MinecraftEDU

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@MGrundel @mr_isaacs true dat. But I like to give freedom let them build and I play along #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: Game design process is all about iterative design - so useful in so many areas! Not exclusive to games #21Cskills #MinecraftEDU

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

#minecraftedu You know, we toss around the term "game designers" when theyre really more like engineers: designing AND solving problems

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

#minecraftedu https://t.co/wI3TQA97fN

games4ed Jul 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2: Teacher - What elements are important in the game design process? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/tmfNAyifex

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2: Teacher - What elements are important in the game design process? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/3NnV6aBLPc

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@TheOwl3 Welcome back to the Chat TMcCoy :D #minecraftedu How's the summer so far?

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@MGrundel @mr_isaacs there it is #minecraftedu https://t.co/xka74OcdN0

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I see game design as a form of assessment, summative or formative and the 21st Century Assessment #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/ouL1OnhxRP

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Taking students through the process of designing a game relates to many areas of education. The process is the key. #minecraftedu

TheOwl3 Jul 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

.@PBJellyGames Awesome. Learning in California instead of MN. New grandson! #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@TheOwl3 Welcome, we are just getting started! Hop right in #MinecraftEDU

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs A2 multiple iterations. Giving productive feedback #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Storytelling / Narrative, Graphic Design / Animation, Sound Engineering, Iterative Design (design>build>test>iterate>pub) #MinecraftEDU

BBTNB Jul 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1 - If you are not creative as a teacher your lessons aren't memorable. Same for game designers....creativity rules! Example: #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

YESSS!!! #iterationNation #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/2UVjNqtpnw

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs A2 multiple iterations. Giving productive feedback #minecraftedu

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1: A design plan proposal, alpha testing, beta testing, and a final product. Also a changelog with evidence. #MinecraftEdu

Catherine_D2013 Jul 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Cathy from #yeg I would think a game design that lends itself to different possibilities, not only one choice would be better #minecraftedu

iMattFrat Jul 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 Every design process (art, architecture, game design) boils down to essentials like, visualize it, build it, make it better #minecraftedu

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A2 Well, I love a lot of games that I play a lot because they were some of my firsts. Halo Reach was probably my first FPS

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@Adina_Belseth This is game design in a nutshell, empathize w/ our audience, in this case Ss, and understanding their needs #minecraftedu

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs A2 whatever Steve says #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 - The most valuable part of GD Process is understanding audience and balancing for your target group. Engagement is key #minecraftedu

lynnetelfer Jul 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#minecraftedu Bit late! I am sitting with my game design class in Australia. Happy to be able to chat with you today!

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@TheOwl3 Awesome! Congrats! #minecraftedu

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@lynnetelfer Welcome Lynne! Glad you can join us tonight :D #minecraftedu

lynnetelfer Jul 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A2: We are now studying the plots, quests, characters with an existing youtube series. We can determine the audience!

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@MGrundel Interesting...I can see that...but I guess for me the journey is more important than the product. #minecraftedu #nooneway

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

I ask E.T. For answer to these questions #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/kZxkUWvnet

BBTNB Jul 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2 - Originality, Competition, Rewards, Bug Free Flow, and basically servers that are way better than #PokemonGo servers :) #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Welcome Lynn, so excited to have you join us! How fitting from a Game Design Class! #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/iaZZfTMdMn

lynnetelfer Jul 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#minecraftedu Bit late! I am sitting with my game design class in Australia. Happy to be able to chat with you today!

iwearthecrowns Jul 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A0: Cathy, edtech specialist in NYC fr NJ. Related to @mr_isaacs & @nathan_stevens 😉 Kids use @scratch to create games for fun #minecraftedu

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens Haha! Love it! #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@iwearthecrowns @nathan_stevens @scratch Yay :) You are here :) #MinecraftEDU

iMattFrat Jul 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT

sorry, hard to focus, lots of white people dancing not particularly well at RNC #minecraftedu

Catherine_D2013 Jul 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@HikariKishi @MGrundel I'd think the Ss would learn more from that process, the "journey" vs the end product #minecraftedu

infchem Jul 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A1 Ts: When you design the virtual learning environment, press F5 in #MinecraftEDU very often!

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@iMattFrat are they copying someone else's dance moves without permission? #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3: T & S - What is it about Minecraft that lends itself well to game design? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/9PWnqhQST9

games4ed Jul 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3: T & S - What is it about Minecraft that lends itself well to game design? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/8fyLOijnK4

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#minecraftedu https://t.co/dtk3rtMRHH

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens hmmmm maybe we need to move from magic 8 ball to magic ET #MinecraftEDU

lynnetelfer Jul 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A2 competition story line endless possibilities multiple possible endings! (answers for my studenst!

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2 - So Game Design Process requires Planning - Understanding Audience - Develop to meet Engagement - Test - Iterate #minecraftedu

MsD_QOH Jul 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A0 Kaylyn from Ontario, Canada Primary T that uses 🙌🏼❤️ #minecraftedu

aforgrave Jul 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: How do players interact with the game and with one another while playing? What is the purpose? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/eRPmZOHvGE

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2: Teacher - What elements are important in the game design process? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/3NnV6aBLPc

BBTNB Jul 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Maybe EQUALLY as important? Nobody ever got paid for the journey....did they? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/spj3PeDbDr

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@MGrundel Interesting...I can see that...but I guess for me the journey is more important than the product. #minecraftedu #nooneway

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3: #minecraft allows you to automate game features via #redstone and #command_blocks - great for game design #MinecraftEDU

Catherine_D2013 Jul 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs @iMattFrat Lol I'm sure they'd just blame it on Hilary anyway #Minecraftedu

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

#minecraftedu Noth that I can use command blocks to any complicated extent, but the extreme versatility intrinsically endowed in those

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs A3 you can build any scene you want. Easy to play and change to correct #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3 - Minecraft and Game Design - You don't need to be a 3d Designer or badass programmer to create fun experiences for Ss. #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3: #minecraft has great ways to build narrative into game (NPCs, signs, boards in M:EE, command block messages) #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3: 140 Chars isn’t enough! Everything, it’s a sandbox game. You can create anything, low barrier of entry unlimited ceiling #MinecraftEDU

TheOwl3 Jul 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A3 Ss continually improve on their design. Fail and try again.

iwearthecrowns Jul 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs @nathan_stevens #Multitasking Working on dinner and watching a webinar at the same time #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: #minecraft is one of the most scalable tools for Game Design - easy for beginnger, great opportunity for growth #MinecraftEDU

aforgrave Jul 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

.@BBTNB I think Matt did. https://t.co/jp8wewto0i #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/mmOJeJHZXq

BBTNB Jul 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Maybe EQUALLY as important? Nobody ever got paid for the journey....did they? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/spj3PeDbDr
- HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
  
  @MGrundel Interesting...I can see that...but I guess for me the journey is more important than the product. #minecraftedu #nooneway

MsD_QOH Jul 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

#minecraftedu https://t.co/xOdYuJHjrE

MsD_QOH Jul 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 Ss & Ts have very little restrictions on where their creativity will take them.No pressure, just freedom 2 create https://t.co/Fom7uGVzrC

iwearthecrowns Jul 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs @nathan_stevens And trying to process the questions. See #2PencilChat Q3 #MinecraftEDU #SlowerChat

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@aforgrave HEY - you are on board for @minefaire, right? #minefaire right A Forgrave? #MinecraftEDU

BBTNB Jul 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 -Redstone adds Computational Thinking component which is powerful! Electronics & #Coding combined! #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/qcLKcRPEnT

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3: #minecraft allows you to automate game features via #redstone and #command_blocks - great for game design #MinecraftEDU

lynnetelfer Jul 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A3: The lack of fear of failure. There is no 'wrong' on creation - just a new challenge to solve!

Catherine_D2013 Jul 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@TheOwl3 I like that about MC Ss can continually adapt and change their designs, look to where they can improve & make better #minecraftedu

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: The built in mechanics and functionality from a designing perspective. That hole goes very deep. Deeper than blocks. #MinecraftEdu

iwearthecrowns Jul 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs @nathan_stevens Higher level thinking has been deadened by summer binge watching tv #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: Students are inherently motivated to FIGURE IT OUT in #minecraft which is so beautiful to watch. #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Is that Journey? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/vx2NSCQt7y

NealManegold Jul 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

.@BBTNB @HikariKishi @MGrundel Pretty sure these guys got paid #OpenArms #DontStopBelievin https://t.co/CXyiECzwHs

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#minecraftedu Absolutely the best answer. Easiest game to create for anyone is Role Play Adventures. Simple with Signs and a few blocks

iMattFrat Jul 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3. making games is easy in Scratch but minecraft is prolly easiest way to do it in 3D (full disclosure, i've never done it) #minecraftedu

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@NealManegold @BBTNB @MGrundel Cute Neal...but I was going to add...I've been paid to take Ts on that journey. #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@NealManegold @BBTNB @HikariKishi @MGrundel the bad jokes are back :) #minecraftedu

MarkC_Author Jul 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@iMattFrat #Minecraftedu Scratch seems closer to traditional programming, maybe Minecraft is easier to start with???

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@iMattFrat I would have to say #minecraft is more engaging for most kids than @scratch for game design - still love scratch #MinecraftEDU

TheOwl3 Jul 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

.@mr_isaacs #minecraftedu Yes. I agree. Perseverance at its best.

aforgrave Jul 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: “Primaries” in Minecraft are accessible to all players, can be expressed in many different ways #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/f4Jc9qSqC2

games4ed Jul 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3: T & S - What is it about Minecraft that lends itself well to game design? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/8fyLOijnK4

lynnetelfer Jul 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#minecraftedu My own observation - MC is far more engaging to inspire game design!

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#minecraftedu Yes, everything is built in for ease and scaffolding. Can design small like @stampylongnose or Big like @MineGageEdu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author @iMattFrat I think Minecraft is a great way to get started with text based coding. And you see results in game #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Don't forget to follow all the great folks you interact with tonight. Grow your #PLN by adding likeminded friends #MinecraftEDU

iMattFrat Jul 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

one sec, gotta mute #RNCinCLE cuz UFC guy is talking... #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@lynnetelfer my observation as well #MinecraftEDU

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author @iMattFrat #minecraftedu Minecraft you need less actual textual coding. I definitely agree MC is a better starter

Catherine_D2013 Jul 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I find my Ss are more resilient, more ready to go back to the drawing board to try again because something didn't work in MC #minecraftedu

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Absolutely! #minecraftedu

cybraryman1 Jul 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

My #Minecraft page https://t.co/HhBsM8b3RT #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/3IAQNWKakt

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: #minecraft is one of the most scalable tools for Game Design - easy for beginnger, great opportunity for growth #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q4: What ideas do you have for games you'd like to create in Minecraft relevant to your content area? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/ZWHeu5G9MA

games4ed Jul 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q4: What ideas do you have for games you'd like to create in Minecraft relevant to your content area? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/I78XFIiIN4

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#minecraftedu https://t.co/QeUGbXsb0O

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Collaborative possibility of #minecraft is better than all other game design tools I use! #MinecraftEDU

aforgrave Jul 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3b: Spatial, multi-player, constructive, interactive elements allow similar play, different narrative #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/f4Jc9qSqC2

games4ed Jul 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3: T & S - What is it about Minecraft that lends itself well to game design? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/8fyLOijnK4

Adina_Belseth Jul 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author @iMattFrat #minecraftedu I let the Ss pick any platform they were most comfortable with and they were amazing!

infchem Jul 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT

RE https://t.co/W7b7Dct2CJ @BBTNB #minecraftedu :)

infchem May 29 @ 4:02 AM EDT

@littleBits #cloudbit meets #Lego #WeDo via #RealRobots #MFH16 https://t.co/T4QwAkfBit

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4: I want to create a game based on the Maze Runner movies!!! Couldn't get the idea out of my head watching the movies #MinecraftEDU

TheOwl3 Jul 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT

.@cybraryman1 #minecraftedu Never thought to check your pages. Will now!

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@aforgrave Well put! Minecraft has the ability to reach many learners in a variety of ways, both as players and designers #MinecraftEDU

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A4 Mentioned this before, but made a couple game maps

NealManegold Jul 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

.@TheOwl3 @mr_isaacs Education is the promotion & facilitation of productive struggle #MinecraftEDU

BBTNB Jul 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4 - I'd love to tackle a Hunger Games in #MinecraftEDU , perfect Survivor & maybe build functioning Redstone Snakes & Ladders or Connect 4.

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: I really want to design a @BreakOutEDU style Minecraft Map with Redstone Locks. #MinecraftEDU

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: Just completed a map full of mini games on the human biome! #minecraftedu

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@MGrundel @BreakOutEDU They did this at ISTE2016 #minecraftedu

aforgrave Jul 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@NealManegold @games4ed The building blocks (literally, figuratively) are accessible to all players, available for imagine use #MinecraftEDU

MarkC_Author Jul 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@HikariKishi It would be great if you could share that with the #Minecraftedu community

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@HikariKishi @BreakOutEDU Oy, there goes my million dollar idea. #MinecraftEDU

TheOwl3 Jul 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT

.@MGrundel @BreakOutEDU #minecraftedu This sounds interesting. Ss would get into designing this also.

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@HikariKishi @BreakOutEDU Has anyone ever made a Parkour course in Minecraft ;0 #MinecraftEDU

NealManegold Jul 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: Ive always wanted students to create each historically significant scene in Forrest Gump and connect movie to history #MinecraftEDU

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@MGrundel @BreakOutEDU Ss made one inside the Egyptian Pyramids! #minecraftedu

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Sorry had to step out. Had an egg hatch #MinecraftEDU

infchem Jul 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A4: Did a role play map about privacy and data protection

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens I had two hatch today. Congrats :) #MinecraftEDU

BBTNB Jul 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4 - I'd also like to explore the idea of Space Education and Exploration in @PlayCraftLearn #MinecraftEDU #Mars? #Moon? #LessGravity

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@NealManegold Thats brilliant! It gives me the idea of Escape from Sobibor, or another concentration camp, little morbid, but #MinecraftEDU

TheOwl3 Jul 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

.MGrundel @HikariKishi @BreakOutEDU #minecraftedu Downloaded one but not fav of Ss.

aforgrave Jul 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A3c: Incredibly supportive environment for trying, experimenting, iterating. Try, break, try again. #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/r8BQ82NvWh

lynnetelfer Jul 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A3: The lack of fear of failure. There is no 'wrong' on creation - just a new challenge to solve!

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs hatched 3 today. Been busy #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens Real egg or a Minecraft Egg? Maybe an Easter Egg? #MinecraftEDU

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs I hatched a goldeen #MinecraftEDU

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@MGrundel all of the above #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@infchem Brilliant! Is this map available for download? in EDU or Vanilla? #MinecraftEDU

TheOwl3 Jul 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT

.@infchem #minecraftedu Would you share more info? Looking for ways to use teaching tech.

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#minecraftedu https://t.co/tO9A7W4gBc

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q5: T & S-Where can we find ideas/resources for Game Design (Minecraft / other)? Share helpful links. #MinecraftEdu https://t.co/o6YUX1i0DT

games4ed Jul 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q5: T & S-Where can we find ideas/resources for Game Design (Minecraft / other)? Share helpful links. #MinecraftEdu https://t.co/zBdwY7kl70

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens Pokemon Go Egg?#MinecraftEDU

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@MGrundel yep #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A5: Command Block Tutorial / #minecraft wiki https://t.co/LmEa80vFhC #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5: Command Block Tutorial / #minecraft wiki https://t.co/vTVJu8a1j5 #MinecraftEDU

iMattFrat Jul 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4. full disclosure: I keep telling myself I will teach myself redstone and minecraft programming but it hasn't happened yet #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@iMattFrat Check out the #Minecraft4Ts server @MarkC_Author and I are setting up, #PD for Ts in Minecraft Vanilla. #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5: https://t.co/XoY61YJKE2 Windows 10 Redstone Tutorials Created by my students. #MinecraftEDU

lynnetelfer Jul 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#minecraftedu The Ss are finding inspiration for games in analysing existing stories and writing their own in the classroom as we speak.

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A5 https://t.co/cNUvzvADio

Catherine_D2013 Jul 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@MGrundel now that's something I think that Ss would be totally into #Minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5: Student created #minecraft videos including original game walkthroughs, etc. https://t.co/dGYzIqoZaD #gdwams @gdwams #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5: I follow a few YouTubers for advice, but Ss often can help me with my Minecraft Issues. #MinecraftEDU

aforgrave Jul 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4 Creating games isn’t high on my list for ED uses of Minecraft (Sorry Steven!). I like "simulation”? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/9Ropws6Kkw

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q4: What ideas do you have for games you'd like to create in Minecraft relevant to your content area? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/ZWHeu5G9MA

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Lot of student created resources on my pinterest collection(s): https://t.co/hRbHR7O9bu #MinecraftEDU

nathan_stevens Jul 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@Catherine_D2013 gotta get on that #minecraftedu

infchem Jul 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@TheOwl3 #minecraftedu everything for Tracecraft is online, but not translated (yet).

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Remember to post links as they will all be curated by @participatelrn #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5: This community is amazing! @PBJellyGames has been an amazing Minecraft Mentor, and @mr_isaacs has helped me tremendously #MinecraftEDU

BBTNB Jul 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5 - @unity3d has this list of helpful game design tools! They have street cred :) #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/77xvsrDfTK

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5: Inspiration can come from anywhere, but find @dragnoz he is a great resource. Also, learn the game mechanics. #minecraftedu

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5 - Understand your Audience - Not all gamers are created equal Bartle's Gamer Archetypes - #minecraftedu https://t.co/AbfJ0T52N9

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5: It's great how everything you can possibly want to learn about #minecraft is available online #MinecraftEDU

aforgrave Jul 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Kids on @GamingEDUs have done a lot of parkour. @GumbyBlockhead still struggles with the double jump. #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/zua5kf9iNV

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@HikariKishi @BreakOutEDU Has anyone ever made a Parkour course in Minecraft ;0 #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: Xaptrosity has been great for Redstone Tutorials. Here is a play list: #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/p8CvnG6Jhq

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: Xaptrosity has been great for Redstone Tutorials. Here is a play list: #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/WmkJK56xkm

Catherine_D2013 Jul 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I find I always go back to my Ss to get ideas, it's amazing what they can think up #MinecraftEdu

iMattFrat Jul 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

now that i think of it, in game tutorials in minecraft would be great, but not sure how that would realistically happen #minecraftedu

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@iMattFrat I would venture to say that this would go against the whole concept of MC as they see it. #minecraftedu

BBTNB Jul 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5 - You guys have to try this seed! FIVE villages near spawn! Imagine the games students could play! #MinecraftEDU "-9065479248748140566"

MarkC_Author Jul 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5: #Minecraftedu I just do it wrong enough times, my son gets frustrated & shows me how to do it! Makes him figure new things out this way!

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A5 I dont have a link, but i will say that it is imperative to know what you want to do before you start.

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#minecraftedu https://t.co/bNNNP4I63X

MarkC_Author Jul 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: #Minecraftedu https://t.co/J7xRqT7LNW is a great resource for incredible maps. Some are on #Minecraft4Ts server. Mushroom Island!

MarkC_Author Jul 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: #Minecraftedu https://t.co/UxQQOu8WCt is a great resource for incredible maps. Some are on #Minecraft4Ts server. Mushroom Island!

iMattFrat Jul 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT

.@HikariKishi I see that side, but I'm always grateful for a great in game guide. There's always room to extend learning in MC #minecraftedu

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@iMattFrat I think that those learning sequences in game are a great way to pull in the player to the immersion! #minecraftedu

MarkC_Author Jul 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A6: #Minecraftedu creating the games forces the Ss to create the game logic…good cognitive reasoning going on!

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#minecraftedu https://t.co/2jE28UeDLi A5 Need seeds? This site Qwertynaut approved!

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q6: Teacher- How can we involve Students in Game-design process? What benefits do u see? MinecraftEDU #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/xvAhxUVOFx

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A6: Invite students to co-create game maps with you!!! #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6: Offer students opportunity to create game as alternative assessment (regardless of tool) #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@KestalKayden Has some great tutorials on Logic Gates using Redstone as well, for beginners https://t.co/vnUU3k3Ar7 #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@HeckAwesome wanna collaborate??? #minecraftedu

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6 - The best part about Minecraft is Game Creation is in anyone's hands. Others creations become the lesson guide / textbook #minecraftedu

Qwertynaut9 - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A6 Any game that the creator put real effort into I enjoy. I have seen games that it is clear had no effort and its a shame.

HikariKishi Jul 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6: Provide Ss with choices...themes, characters, platform, software, etc. Then step back and enjoy the show. #MinecraftEdu

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A4: Would love to create #breakoutEDU games in #minecraft - so many possibilities for Teacher or Student as designer #minecraftEDU

BBTNB Jul 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6 - Ss & Ts Co-Construct rules of world! Call it "Ten Digital Commandments!" Is there a Moses skin? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/A5u8Hq454d

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q6: Teacher- How can we involve Students in Game-design process? What benefits do u see? MinecraftEDU #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/xvAhxUVOFx

aforgrave Jul 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@NealManegold Tried to find Minecraft counterpart to DNA components or atoms/molecules Not just bits, also rules, arrangements #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT

I would love to see extensions in #minecraft that allow merging with physical world i.e. @littlebits #robotics etc #minecraftEDU

infchem Jul 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#minecraftedu A6 product: https://t.co/ZNrOeeB1KD design process https://t.co/zud3dUMQEd The focus is on the design process=learning!!

infchem Nov 26 @ 9:44 AM EST

Whac-A-Mole mit #Scratch #BarePaint und #MakeyMakey #Informatik https://t.co/to727T8oVm

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT

We're Live on Hangouts with @mr_isaacs and @Qwertynaut9 with me and @MGrundel - Watch us LIVE 9PM https://t.co/qhXNlcxUWe #minecraftedu

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT

We're Live on Hangouts with @mr_isaacs and @Qwertynaut9 with me and @MGrundel - Watch us LIVE 9PM https://t.co/VEZsgirPIa #minecraftedu

mr_isaacs Jul 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@theo_the_ape @ImmersiveMind definitely a fan (and a friend!) Thanks. #minecraftEDU

joakleyiii Jul 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT

I just got home but I really wanted to check in on this topic #Minecraftedu https://t.co/Mw3d4R1SVj

iMattFrat Jul 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT

thanks for the great chat, you planted a lot of seeds tonight (sorry) @mr_isaacs @quertynaut9 and @PBJellyGames #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@joakleyiii Glad you could join us! Do you have any resources to share in regards to game design?!? #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@BBTNB We could find one or create one! #minecraftedu

GeekMomAndSon Jul 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT

LOL, can see it now with #minecraft #villagers doing the 'very long run' scene https://t.co/4H6kb233KR #minecraftEDU https://t.co/jWpcJSYhka

NealManegold Jul 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: Ive always wanted students to create each historically significant scene in Forrest Gump and connect movie to history #MinecraftEDU