#MinecraftEDU Archive
This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday December 20, 2016
8:00 PM EST
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:00 PM EST
The
#MinecraftEdu
Chat is starting now with
@joakleyiii
and
@codeREVkids
talking Enrichment & Clubs with Minecraft Join us
#msfteduchat
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:00 PM EST
Welcome to the
#MinecraftEdu
Chat - Tonight please welcome
@joakleyiii
and
@codeREVkids
and Introduce yourself: Name,Role,Location
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:00 PM EST
Q0 Please Introduce Yourself: Name, Role, Location, + What Minecraft playstyles / game modes have you experienced?
#MinecraftEdu
MrFellerSBHS
Dec 20 @ 8:00 PM EST
A6: Keep hosting these events! Regional
#MinecraftEdu
summer camps put on in partnership between your team & school districts?
#MSFTEduChat
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:00 PM EST
Please join me for the
#MinecraftEdu
Chat
#msfteduchat
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:00 PM EST
Awesome
#msfteduchat
Hope many of you can stick around for more
#MinecraftEDU
w/
@joakleyiii
@codeREVkids
@PBJellyGames
and myself! Now!
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:01 PM EST
A0 Evan Boorman, CEO CodeREV Kids, Co-Founder MathCraft PLC, Santa Monica, I'm an adventurer/builder. I enjoy all game modes.
#MinecraftEdu
Microsoft_EDU
Dec 20 @ 8:02 PM EST
This is great feedback! Thank you for joining our
#MSFTEduChat
and inspiring your students with
#MinecraftEdu
!
In reply to @MrFellerSBHS
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:02 PM EST
My name is Jim Pike and teacher from LA. I have been teaching with
#MinecraftEdu
for 3 years. I look forward to our discussion
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:02 PM EST
Awesome
#msfteduchat
Hope many of you can stick around for more
#MinecraftEDU
w/
@joakleyiii
@codeREVkids
@PBJellyGames
and myself! Now!
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:02 PM EST
Almost!
#MinecraftEdu
Can it make Hemerroids aweome?
In reply to @TeacherBeard
MarkC_Author
Dec 20 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hello
#Minecraftedu
, Mark the Author here!
BBTNB
Dec 20 @ 8:03 PM EST
A) -Hi Minecrafters! Ben from Canada who is getting a
#HoloLens
in the morning and kinda freaking out a bit!
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:03 PM EST
Can we use sticky pistons and observers?
#msfteduchat
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @a_minshall
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:03 PM EST
We're still talking
#MinecraftEdu
in the the Weekly
#MinecraftEdu
twitter chat join if you're not done yet :D
#msfteduchat
#MinecraftMentor
johnmillerEDU
Dec 20 @ 8:04 PM EST
A0 John Miller, middle school history and literacy.
#minecraftEDU
wrenchey
Dec 20 @ 8:04 PM EST
well said....add a blackboard and NPC and we are good to go
#MinecraftEdu
@PlayCraftLearn
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @SimBadd64, @PlayCraftLearn
josephfatheree
Dec 20 @ 8:05 PM EST
#minecraftedu
Joe Fatheree instructor of creativity and innovation at Effingham High School hanging around a little bit.
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:05 PM EST
Hi welcom to the I chat I see you are from Canada so what is you favorite hockey team
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB
IndianLakesES
Dec 20 @ 8:05 PM EST
The Haunted Chicken Kitchen Final Digital Storytelling with
#minecraftEDU
https://t.co/vOWtzyJaH1
a_minshall
Dec 20 @ 8:05 PM EST
Apologies guys on
#MinecraftEdu
1am here and I think it is past my bedtime, hope the chat goes well, Andrew, Scotland
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:05 PM EST
A1
#MinecraftEdu
Garrett here! CoFounder of the
#MinecraftEdu
Chat :D Thanks all for Joining! We're happy to have you join us.
SimpleK12
Dec 20 @ 8:06 PM EST
RT Microsoft_EDU: margo_kalyuzhna Teamwork is such an essential skill - we're happy to hear
#MinecraftEdu
is helping your students work tog…
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:06 PM EST
Joe were bring up some great points in the last chat How long have you been working with MC
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @josephfatheree
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:06 PM EST
Yeah, lets just bounce our blocky planes off slime blocks
#MinecrafTEDU
In reply to @a_minshall
MrFellerSBHS
Dec 20 @ 8:06 PM EST
A0: Hi! I'm Justin Feller from South FL - HS T from
@browardschools
- my Ss & I use free play (all kinds) to explore creating!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @browardschools
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:06 PM EST
Before we get too deep into conversation: Let us know if you're brand new to this chat! We love new faces!
#MinecraftEdu
a_minshall
Dec 20 @ 8:06 PM EST
And miss the lava field
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
TheOwl3
Dec 20 @ 8:07 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
A1 Theresa SW MN
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:07 PM EST
What subject areas do you teach? Creativity is so undervalued, especially at the HS level
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MrFellerSBHS, @browardschools
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:07 PM EST
https://t.co/Q9FkoBa9Mm
Digital Story telling
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @IndianLakesES
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:07 PM EST
Welcome Theresa
#MinecrafTEDU
In reply to @TheOwl3
TeacherBeard
Dec 20 @ 8:07 PM EST
Greeting
#minecraftedu
Todd from "the block" here were
#FlintWaterCrisis
is trending #1 k-12 TechTeacher Math-L/A major
#gamification
lover
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:07 PM EST
This IS A Weekly EdChat but we'll be taking two weeks off after tonight for Holidays. We'll return on the 10th with more
#MinecraftEdu
EDUevolved
Dec 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
A6: How2 guide 4 IT. I've requested
#MinecraftEDU
8 Months ago. They are still trying to figure out how to "let me use it"
#MSFTEduChat
BBTNB
Dec 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
Hi James. I am a 38 year Toronto Maple Leaf fan!
#Proud
#Beaten
How about you? You follow puck?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @joakleyiii
a_minshall
Dec 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
And I hope more European timezone chats!
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:07 PM EST
This IS A Weekly EdChat but we'll be taking two weeks off after tonight for Holidays. We'll return on the 10th with more Guest Hosts!
IndianLakesES
Dec 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
A4 LIttle Minecraft Player Final
#MSFTEduChat
#MinecraftEDU
machinima creation
https://t.co/cgm2iChubZ
tceamg
Dec 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
MT: MrFellerSBHS This is great feedback! Thank you for joining our
#MSFTEduChat
and inspiring your students with
#MinecraftEdu
! …
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
Welcome
@TeacherBeard
. Glad you could join us.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @TeacherBeard
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
This IS A Weekly EdChat but we'll be taking two weeks off after tonight for Holidays. We'll return on the 10th with more
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:08 PM EST
Great talking with you, go brought a lot to the
#msfteduchat
chat
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @a_minshall
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:09 PM EST
a0: Lynne Telfer, Dingo loving Aussie with a passion for MC and Education! Hello
#MinecraftEDU
TechTia
Dec 20 @ 8:09 PM EST
SimpleK12: RT Microsoft_EDU: margo_kalyuzhna Teamwork is such an essential skill - we're happy to hear
#MinecraftEdu
is helping your studen…
TeacherBeard
Dec 20 @ 8:09 PM EST
Always great to learn with the
#MInecraftEdu
Crew
@codeREVkids
In reply to @codeREVkids
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:09 PM EST
The H2O is still not straightened out! That ridiculous. Trump should send in the bottled H2O. Does Amway do H2O
#MinecrafTEDU
In reply to @TeacherBeard
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:09 PM EST
YES! OMG Todd Beard in da house on the block where I live! Awesome Sauce!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @TeacherBeard
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:09 PM EST
No lava no life
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @a_minshall, @MGrundel
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:10 PM EST
Q1 How is a classroom setting different from a club setting in terms of goals, lessons, skills and classroom management?
#MinecraftEdu
MrFellerSBHS
Dec 20 @ 8:10 PM EST
I teach Math and Comp Sci but I focus a lot on working with ELA and SS depts for concept links. Connections are key!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
katjaborregaard
Dec 20 @ 8:10 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
Agreed! Europe time once or twice a month would be great! ✌🏼
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @a_minshall, @PBJellyGames
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:11 PM EST
https://t.co/pL3Musgjhn
Here are some classroom management tips that work in clubs too
#MinecraftEdu
#msfteduchat
@PlayCraftLearn
In reply to @PlayCraftLearn
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1 Clubs can allow a little more flexibility of lesson focus - ie., you can teach engineering concepts as math lesson, or..
#MinecraftEdu
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1 do math outside scope of student's math work, like teach more advanced, but transferable 6th grades topics to 4th graders
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:11 PM EST
a1: Unfortunately Ss feel they do not have the power of decision making in a traditional class as they do in a club.
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:11 PM EST
Hey Lynne! Greeting from Frigid NJ.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:11 PM EST
hahahah The little red hen I will show this to my kids
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @IndianLakesES
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:12 PM EST
https://t.co/jLmHthI5Vc
I found this on how people are using
#MinecraftEdu
in classroom
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1:Expectation for club is that it will be fun, so focusing on highly academic topics can be less successful than in classroom
#MinecraftEdu
Mrs_Gozzard
Dec 20 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: I find w my club I can only scratch the surface of learning. I could go so much deeper if it were integrated in the class
#MinecraftEdu
a_minshall
Dec 20 @ 8:12 PM EST
Once a month in Europe timezone or once a month at 8pm gmt then repeated at 1am gmt
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @katjaborregaard, @PBJellyGames
TheOwl3
Dec 20 @ 8:12 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
A1 Ss in club only see once a week. Look for entertainment. Ss in class more purpose. At least from my experience with Ss.
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:12 PM EST
For Sure, if you're hosting, lets get one going in January. Shoot us a DM with a topic in mind!
#MinecrafTEDU
In reply to @a_minshall
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:12 PM EST
Hello Mark! *slaps on more sunscreen and sips cold tea*
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
TeacherBeard
Dec 20 @ 8:13 PM EST
Awesome sauce is correct
#minecraftEDU
great connecting again Garrett!
In reply to @PBJellyGames
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:13 PM EST
If you run a "passion" project it will open up student choice in your classroom
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
BBTNB
Dec 20 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1 - Class the teacher sets the learning mission based on curriculum / 21st century skills. Clubs missions are student driven.
#MinecraftEDU
NOTREDAMEDR
Dec 20 @ 8:14 PM EST
@PlayCraftLearn
#MinecraftEdu
#MIEExpert
NDS Administration is participating in Tweet Meet!!!!!
In reply to @PlayCraftLearn
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:14 PM EST
Agreed, bottle water is a bandaid. How can we expect Ss to learn, when we can't even provide clear water?
#MinecrafTEDU
In reply to @TeacherBeard
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:14 PM EST
Exactly :D It is so important to empower students!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @joakleyiii
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:14 PM EST
Fo Sho!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @TeacherBeard
TTMobile_ca
Dec 20 @ 8:14 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
is now trending in Canada, ranking 36
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:15 PM EST
club class big challenge is the difference of abilities, Some 1st grade students need WASD and 5th graders advanced gaming
#MinecraftEdu
johnmillerEDU
Dec 20 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1 2x week club is a more relaxed learning opportunity for me as I can play along, usually without interruption.
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:15 PM EST
I find similar things too. but redstone is a great fit because it can be very simple
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
MrFellerSBHS
Dec 20 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1: It really doesn't have to be any different depending on how you arrange your class. Goals and skills should be in both!
#MinecraftEdu
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:16 PM EST
@TheOwl3
I agree once / week is major limiting factor to build upon each lesson. Often requires review at beginning of lesson
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @TheOwl3
wrenchey
Dec 20 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1 in our district, I can use MinecraftEE after school, still need approval for "education in classrooms"
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:17 PM EST
Club class are are nice because fun is the main goal, in class the main goal is education
#MinecraftEdu
TheOwl3
Dec 20 @ 8:17 PM EST
#minecraftedu
Agree this can be challenging but also brings out collaboration skills and experts
In reply to @joakleyiii
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1: Classroom is bound to some curricular restrictions, clubs allow for open exploration, we use Command Blocks/Mods in club
#MinecrafTEDU
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:17 PM EST
@Mr
.FellerSBHS Agree - clubs can be as student driven or instructor driven as you want -Must make engagement a critical factor
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:17 PM EST
I am at the point where I make fun my main goal in class. If I am not having fun, the kids aren't either.
#MinecrafTEDU
In reply to @joakleyiii
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:18 PM EST
Classroom classes are easier because kids know how to set themselves
#MinecraftEdu
#msfteduchat
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:18 PM EST
do they let you experiment if its already on the computer
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @wrenchey
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:18 PM EST
I am going to be sporadic with comments durign tonight's chat!
@joakleyiii
and
@codeREVkids
rock it while I admin backend stf
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @joakleyiii, @codeREVkids
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:18 PM EST
We use that in class :)
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
Mrs_Gozzard
Dec 20 @ 8:18 PM EST
A1: I was lucky to have Learned from some of the best before I began my club. We have structure & purpose - never enough time
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:19 PM EST
Absolutely! Education should not be formal, stiff. We need to change the connotations of the term education.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @joakleyiii
a_minshall
Dec 20 @ 8:19 PM EST
A1 club setting more relaxed Ss can set own goals etc classroom is focused on learning
#MinecraftEdu
katjaborregaard
Dec 20 @ 8:19 PM EST
A1: Classroom is some times restricted by some sort of timeframe and maybe learning outcome/goals and parents' expectations.
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:19 PM EST
Who were some of these best? My teacher was the great
@DrWastelandMD
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @DrWastelandMD
Mrs_Gozzard
Dec 20 @ 8:18 PM EST
A1: I was lucky to have Learned from some of the best before I began my club. We have structure & purpose - never enough time
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:20 PM EST
If you're still new to
#MinecraftEdu
and want to learn, there are still spaces in this MIEAcademy Minecraft webinar
https://t.co/DNXJ26rxE6
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:20 PM EST
Q2 How do we, or have you, brought traditional Minecraft Games (Adventure, Tumble, Build Battles, Etc.) in club activities?
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:20 PM EST
Yes! This is happening in the business world. We are seeing less formal settings and innovation is booming
#MinecrafTEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:20 PM EST
HOw can we maximize our one game time
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @katjaborregaard
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:20 PM EST
setting own goals IS learning :D we have to see how we assess the learning and steer with constraints.
#MinecraftEDU
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:20 PM EST
A1:
@Mrs_Gozzard
I agree - time is usually limiting factor - this makes a camp format ideal for more learning & deep dive
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
MRAROOM12
Dec 20 @ 8:20 PM EST
Hello all! Glad to be here tonight!!
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:20 PM EST
I do lessons where only im on MC and they are taking notes on what they will build before going into the lab
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @katjaborregaard
Mrs_Gozzard
Dec 20 @ 8:20 PM EST
The Ss are asking me about mods- I haven't used these yet. I need some suggestions
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2 I.e, in this challenge, kids in teams created closed circuit loops to help build their best fireworks, light show, & statue
#MinecraftEdu
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2 Build battles where teams create the best X, where X requires the application of specific engineering concepts in redstone
#MinecraftEdu
BBTNB
Dec 20 @ 8:21 PM EST
Ax - "What's going on?" "Mr. Kelly has his room open for lunch
#MinecraftEDU
club today!!!" (Every Day) 300mins duty per week!
#MinecraftEdu
TheOwl3
Dec 20 @ 8:21 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
it seems like you just get going and the hour club is done. Lots of moaning when it's time to go.
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:22 PM EST
I let my students go on to servers like the Hive and Mineplex to learn how to put a game together
#MinecraftEdu
#msfteduchat
@PlayCraftLearn
In reply to @PlayCraftLearn
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:22 PM EST
Glad to have you Tom have you played any traditional MC games
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MRAROOM12
josephfatheree
Dec 20 @ 8:22 PM EST
#minecraftedu
Closing shop for the evening. Thanks for hosting! Keep up the great work.
BBTNB
Dec 20 @ 8:23 PM EST
Not creating most. Examining hundreds of known SEEDS to find the best ones for busy teachers.
#MinecraftEDU
https://t.co/IsflZqOKom
In reply to @mguhlin
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:23 PM EST
Thanks for stopping by
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @josephfatheree
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:23 PM EST
Not running any mods currently. But that needs to change, need to get world edit up and running.
#MinecrafTEDU
In reply to @joakleyiii
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:24 PM EST
@DrWastelandMD
Is a master with Adventure maps
#MinecraftEdu
#msfteduchat
@PlayCraftLearn
In reply to @DrWastelandMD, @PlayCraftLearn
johnmillerEDU
Dec 20 @ 8:24 PM EST
Q2 Usually around a theme - Holidays like Christmas or events like Super Bowl. Make connections to current events.
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:24 PM EST
Hey Tom, long time! What new innovations are you and your Ss producing?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MRAROOM12
MRAROOM12
Dec 20 @ 8:24 PM EST
I like to have Ss assess what they learned. As long as students are learning something new each ssssion it's a win-win!
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:24 PM EST
I want to see more support for us and other Map Creators to be able to create Bigger Worlds! :D
#MinecraftEdu
#msfteduchat
In reply to @BBTNB, @mguhlin
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:24 PM EST
My students to that as well. It fun and its never my idea
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @johnmillerEDU
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:25 PM EST
https://t.co/uRUX0YaVgR
This is what we are doing with Minigames. This is all student made
#MinecraftEdu
#msfteduchat
@PlayCraftLearn
In reply to @PlayCraftLearn
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:25 PM EST
a2: My club makes survival youtube videos. We break into 2 teams and I film their adventures!
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:25 PM EST
Depends on interest. I use World Edit to build.
@kcalderw
Loves TrainCraft
@PBJellyGames
Just showed me Polycraft
#MinecrafTEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard, @kcalderw, @PBJellyGames
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:25 PM EST
I completely agree and teacher and students talking to world builders about what they want
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @BBTNB, @mguhlin
BBTNB
Dec 20 @ 8:26 PM EST
Grab one of my 3 village seeds and have the wolves go from village to village each stronger?! :) Bedrock the last :)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mguhlin
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:27 PM EST
https://t.co/31pF4FWXJT
this just got published today
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:28 PM EST
Thanks for joining us! Hope to see you more often!
#MinecrafTEDU
In reply to @josephfatheree
MRAROOM12
Dec 20 @ 8:28 PM EST
@MGrundel
Hi Mark! I'm out of school this week, so could make chat! 5 PM I'm usually on road picking my kids up from daycare
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
TheOwl3
Dec 20 @ 8:28 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
That sounds fun. Could have Ss doing video. Just purchased iographer for ipad. Will have to try.
In reply to @lynnetelfer
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:28 PM EST
My students like to make there own texture packs to go with there games
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:28 PM EST
Are you doing the Afterchat video tonight?
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:28 PM EST
Does Doug have a resource page?
#MinecrafTEDU
In reply to @joakleyiii, @DrWastelandMD, @PlayCraftLearn
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:29 PM EST
That is a great idea. :D I film so I can use my free lesson after to edit and upload.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @TheOwl3
katjaborregaard
Dec 20 @ 8:29 PM EST
A2: Last week 2 Ss invited me into a survival game, didn't have a lot of time, so starting a Minecraft club in the new year.
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:29 PM EST
https://t.co/nOeGew4DcZ
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @DrWastelandMD, @PlayCraftLearn
MRAROOM12
Dec 20 @ 8:29 PM EST
@MGrundel
Trying to get MinecraftED implemented throughout our district, but waiting for tech to get the thumbs up from Admin
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:30 PM EST
Q3 At home, school, and in clubs can be a lot of Minecraft. How can we balance screen time with other related activities?
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:30 PM EST
Same here, Maybe if I ever have off on Wed, we can do a
#MinecrafTEDU
at 8pm PST.
In reply to @MRAROOM12
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:31 PM EST
https://t.co/qmaDdHoYKv
This is a story of a kid who's mom got him a online minecraft tutor
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:31 PM EST
q3: Been giving this some thought. MC is PART of the deep learning process. started this blog -
https://t.co/D0ROTlM3Fe
#MinecraftEDU
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:31 PM EST
q3: Been giving this some thought. MC is PART of the deep learning process. started this blog -
https://t.co/w3AXJYrfij
#MinecraftEDU
MRAROOM12
Dec 20 @ 8:31 PM EST
A2: My students will be creating Minecraft portfolios for history & science. Will consider language arts as well?
#MinecraftEDU
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:31 PM EST
@lynnetelfer
No, we won't be holding the afterchat tonight.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:31 PM EST
Brilliant, build a stadium! My Ss are building a school on Mars for
@ajjuliani
@spencerideas
#MarsChallenge
#MinecrafTEDU
In reply to @johnmillerEDU, @ajjuliani, @spencerideas
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:31 PM EST
thank you :) *puts away popcorn*
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @codeREVkids
a_minshall
Dec 20 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3 important for Ss to write down ideas then design on square pper before creating in MC
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:32 PM EST
are you making a video/blog recording what is happening? I LOVE this project!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @johnmillerEDU, @ajjuliani, @spencerideas
MRAROOM12
Dec 20 @ 8:32 PM EST
This would be FUN
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:30 PM EST
Same here, Maybe if I ever have off on Wed, we can do a
#MinecrafTEDU
at 8pm PST.
In reply to @MRAROOM12
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:32 PM EST
WOW I love this!!!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:32 PM EST
Yeah Sorry, No Afterchat tonight! We'll invite
@codeREVkids
and
@joakleyiii
back for a Vid sometime
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @codeREVkids, @codeREVkids, @joakleyiii
MrFellerSBHS
Dec 20 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: Reflective journals are GREAT for students to work on articulating their ideas and progress!!
#MinecraftEdu
#APCSP
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3 Maker Activities such as Arduinos, Rasberry Pi to build fun projects that run motors, lights, horns. Can be MC related.
#MinecraftEdu
BBTNB
Dec 20 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3 - Don't be afraid to have honest and open discussions about screen time and
#MineCraftEDU
Addiction!
#MIEExpert
#FatherOf6YrOldBoy
TheOwl3
Dec 20 @ 8:34 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
A3 Would like the ability for Ss to use rather than other games. Also ability to shut off at certain time.
MrFellerSBHS
Dec 20 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3: Another way to balance is research. Ss can find inspiration to design their next
#MinecraftEdu
thing while working on research skills!
johnmillerEDU
Dec 20 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3 Have fun with some hands-on craft-type activities. Minecraft Makerspace.
#MinecraftEdu
a_minshall
Dec 20 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3 I have also limited time in MC then Ss write a diary entry of what happened in the day in MC
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:35 PM EST
Were making a vid brochure for final presentation. I will shoot some vid
#MinecrafTEDU
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @johnmillerEDU, @ajjuliani, @spencerideas
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:35 PM EST
How do you orgainize their worlds so they always know where their in game journal is
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MrFellerSBHS
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:35 PM EST
@MrFellerSBHS
Yes, I know
@joakleyiii
has students do this a LOT to incorporate into their designs/projects
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MrFellerSBHS, @joakleyiii
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:36 PM EST
I have 2 boxes of the papercraft minecraft blocks. A great way for kids to discuss ideas with tactile objects!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @johnmillerEDU
katjaborregaard
Dec 20 @ 8:37 PM EST
There's also a great book about that called Minecraft Lab for Kids ✌🏼
#MinecraftEdu
johnmillerEDU
Dec 20 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3 Have fun with some hands-on craft-type activities. Minecraft Makerspace.
#MinecraftEdu
giveawayfavy
Dec 20 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3 I have also limited time in MC then Ss write a diary entry of what happened in the day in MC
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
Encourage other hobbies..Outside hobbies :)
#MinecraftEdu
A3
MrFellerSBHS
Dec 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
My Ss journal by hand in a physical journal to give them a break from the screen. Contents are up to them!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @joakleyiii
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
Music class A3
#MinecraftEdu
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3 We have students design on graph paper/boards before creating their own levels using design thinking concepts and approach
#MinecraftEdu
TheOwl3
Dec 20 @ 8:38 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
where did you get blocks. That would be great resource to have.
In reply to @lynnetelfer, @johnmillerEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:39 PM EST
Q3 At Home, school, and in clubs can be a lot of Minecraft. How can we balance screen time with other related activities?
#MinecraftEDU
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:39 PM EST
https://t.co/Lf3PgG4qFC
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @TheOwl3, @lynnetelfer, @johnmillerEDU
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:40 PM EST
Q4 What types of learning and enrichment takes place in after-school /club settings that is difficult to replicate in class?
#MinecraftEdu
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4 Modding Minecraft using forge/eclipse, teaching kids to write code in Java to create their own elements with special powers
#MinecraftEdu
TheOwl3
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
Added to my cart!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @joakleyiii, @lynnetelfer, @johnmillerEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4: Small groups in clubs can pursue Passion Projects, tailored more uniquely to Ss interests. Class can too, but not as deep
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
One of My Go-To Resources for Parents and Teachers! great Book of mixed activities
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @katjaborregaard
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:42 PM EST
https://t.co/kIhaGfxLmo
this started in a club but is now taught in class
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:42 PM EST
a4: timing. In clubs, kids can be flexible. A lesson MUST have the skills and knowledge done in less than an hour.
#MinecraftEDU
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:42 PM EST
A4 This can be so empowering to kids as they see the power writing code allows them to wield by changing the rules, etc.
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:42 PM EST
I find that clubs and classes are nice testing grounds for each other
#MinecraftEdu
BetulCzerkawski
Dec 20 @ 8:42 PM EST
Microsoft's plan for a new generation of coders
https://t.co/7RTsOZ5YRi
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:43 PM EST
It is also easier to teach modding in a club because the kids who are interested are there, in class some my not like java
#MinecraftEdu
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:43 PM EST
Haha
@joakleyiii
, that looks familiar!!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @joakleyiii
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:44 PM EST
In clubs, Ss teach me! (even if I may have knowledge :P)
#MinecraftEDU
EduGladiators
Dec 20 @ 8:45 PM EST
☃️
#EduGladiators
returns Jan! Stay connected: YouTube, IG, G+, FB:
https://t.co/LGCwEkt6ZA
#MinecraftEDU
#NJed
#NJLibchat
#PBLchat
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:45 PM EST
Clubs I often have a theme for a s like survival of redstone and they will just do that even though they are in the same class
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:45 PM EST
In class s teach me :)
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
BBTNB
Dec 20 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4 - NOTE: Enrichment is a huge piece of
#Inclusion
so if you are using
#MinecraftEDU
for enrichment you are championing Inclusion! Awesome!
TeacherBeard
Dec 20 @ 8:47 PM EST
YES! Passion Projects= "the real"
#PBL
=
#passionbasedlearning
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4: Small groups in clubs can pursue Passion Projects, tailored more uniquely to Ss interests. Class can too, but not as deep
#MinecraftEDU
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:47 PM EST
But we still need to get it into class as our main goal
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB
tr_bo
Dec 20 @ 8:47 PM EST
Missing
#MinecraftEDU
chat. On BART- too crowded to focus...
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:48 PM EST
Ride safe and I hope you look us up when you get home
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @tr_bo
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:48 PM EST
Welcome Traci! Anything from you is awesome. Have you always been in CA?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @tr_bo
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4
@MGrundel
Agreed, you can focus on passions, such as mods, coding, redstone, math in Minecraft, Science in Minecraft...
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4: Small groups in clubs can pursue Passion Projects, tailored more uniquely to Ss interests. Class can too, but not as deep
#MinecraftEDU
BBTNB
Dec 20 @ 8:48 PM EST
#Gifted
students often feel
#inclusion
fails them as it focusses in other directions.
#MinecraftEdu
in classes can help here!
In reply to @joakleyiii
TeacherBeard
Dec 20 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4 I had parents in my afterschool club, hard to do that during class in certain districts, but it was cool teacing them
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:49 PM EST
Yes, and in Clubs, Most Ss already have deep understanding of Minecraft. In class, it is not everyones cup of tea.
#MinecraftEDU
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4
@MGrundel
Agreed, you can focus on passions, such as mods, coding, redstone, math in Minecraft, Science in Minecraft...
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:41 PM EST
A4: Small groups in clubs can pursue Passion Projects, tailored more uniquely to Ss interests. Class can too, but not as deep
#MinecraftEDU
TheOwl3
Dec 20 @ 8:49 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
A4 I surprised Ss today who were in lab for enrichment time. We did Pixel art
@irvspanish
. Ss will be choosing my lab.
In reply to @irvspanish
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:49 PM EST
That is a great goal for 2017! Welcome Parents!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @TeacherBeard
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:49 PM EST
When studying cellular respiration we were able to get into the krebs cycle with redstone
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
Q5 Where can we access or create opportunities for teachers, and parents to learn and even play Minecraft?
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
That s important to teacher the parents how to play
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @TeacherBeard
TeacherBeard
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
Tell 'em, "Make room! I'm
#MinecraftEdu
ing over here!"
@tr_bo
In reply to @tr_bo
BBTNB
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
Way Cool!
#MinecraftEDU
and
#STEM
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:49 PM EST
When studying cellular respiration we were able to get into the krebs cycle with redstone
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:50 PM EST
Only 10 Min left in
#MinecraftEDU
For the Year! But we will be following the hashtag all break! Add your voice all break long!
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5 Jim Pike does most trainings for MathCraftPLC.
@MGrundel
,
@PBJellyGames
you guys run server sessions for teachers, right?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:51 PM EST
A5
https://t.co/QTvZXUfrX4
offers standards aligned lessons & online pd for teachers who want to learn math based lessons.
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:51 PM EST
We can go to
@MGrundel
Server and take a class
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:51 PM EST
Used to, had to shut it down due to time and funding. Hope to get it up again.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @codeREVkids, @PBJellyGames
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:52 PM EST
A5 Minecraft Mentors, like Jim Pike, provide specific trainings for teachers, on Minecraft Education Edition, right?
#MinecraftEdu
MrFellerSBHS
Dec 20 @ 8:52 PM EST
HEAVY Science application with
#MinecraftEDU
- no way...WAY!
#CSforAll
#STEMstuff
#MSFTEduChat
#BrowardCodes
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:49 PM EST
When studying cellular respiration we were able to get into the krebs cycle with redstone
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB
MRAROOM12
Dec 20 @ 8:52 PM EST
A4: After school CS classes has immediate student buy-in! Love the motivation & passion for coding, Minecraft builds...
#MinecraftEdu
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:52 PM EST
Ahh, bummer
@MGrundel
. Have to all get on server together sometime soon.
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:53 PM EST
Let me know about this challenge. I have Ss who would love to participate.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @AnthonySalcito
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:53 PM EST
https://t.co/0PlaS8KMLq
#MinecraftEdu
This as an olfactory cell
In reply to @MrFellerSBHS
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:53 PM EST
a5 Looking forward to being with Minecraft Mentors and peers, making lesson plans and making a my server.
#MinecraftEDU
TeacherBeard
Dec 20 @ 8:53 PM EST
#minecraftedu
@lynnetelfer
We got to have a celebration day for all parents on the last day too w/ punch and pie
In reply to @lynnetelfer
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:53 PM EST
Love this video Jim!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @joakleyiii, @MrFellerSBHS
BBTNB
Dec 20 @ 8:54 PM EST
A5 - In
#NBED
we have a grade 9 "Bring Your Kids To Work Day" Why not have a "Bring Your Parents To Craft / Code Night?" :)
#MinecraftEDU
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:54 PM EST
We designed and ice rink school
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @AnthonySalcito, @wrmstech
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:55 PM EST
I'm sad to announce that this is the last
#MinecraftEdu
Chat of THIS Year. But don't fret we return with
@mbfxc
and
@CurranCentral
Jan 10
MrFellerSBHS
Dec 20 @ 8:55 PM EST
A5: At school PSD days, put Ts into teams and have them design their own classrooms. Doing this in Spring using Java tools!
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:55 PM EST
Give your parents some cake
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @TeacherBeard, @lynnetelfer
KathyCasey22
Dec 20 @ 8:55 PM EST
You Can Now Play
#Minecraft
on Apple TV
#MinecraftEdu
https://t.co/489qPozfw5
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:55 PM EST
Im a
#mincraftmentor
too looking forward to working with you
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @lynnetelfer
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:56 PM EST
Ive started skyping to other classes to get their teachers started
#MinecraftEdu
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:56 PM EST
Thank you
@PBJellyGames
and
@MGrundel
for an inspirational year of
#minecraftedu
My Ss and I loved it!
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
TheOwl3
Dec 20 @ 8:57 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
I did cupcakes with minecraft tags at end of school year with green & brown icing. Ss loved it.
In reply to @TeacherBeard, @lynnetelfer
MrFellerSBHS
Dec 20 @ 8:57 PM EST
Students can write a protocol that the cell will follow and then model in
#MinecraftEdu
- great intro
#APCSP
protocol developing activity!
EduElfie
Dec 20 @ 8:54 PM EST
@joakleyiii
I had a 'plan' in place for my animal cell map to 'follow' the energy through the cell.
In reply to @MrFellerSBHS, @joakleyiii
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:57 PM EST
I want to make give a HUGE thanks to our Guest Hosts of this evening
@joakleyiii
and
@codeREVkids
for Leading this
#MinecraftEdu
Chat!
TeacherBeard
Dec 20 @ 8:58 PM EST
#MinecraftEdu
@PBJellyGames
@mbfxc
@CurranCentral
Jan 10th it is!
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @mbfxc, @CurranCentral
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:58 PM EST
Great Chat tonght on enrichment. Thanks to
@joakleyiii
&
@codeREVkids
for doing a fantastic job hosting
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @joakleyiii, @codeREVkids
mbfxc
Dec 20 @ 8:58 PM EST
We can't wait to kick off 2017 with
#MinecraftEdu
with
#4thchat
@CurranCentral
bringing
#stuvoice
+
#digcit
to the chat!
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @CurranCentral
BBTNB
Dec 20 @ 8:58 PM EST
Have an awesome Holiday Season crew. January 2nd is my dedicated
#MinecraftMentor
Week. I'll have some great stuff for you!
#MinecraftEdu
codeREVkids
Dec 20 @ 8:58 PM EST
@PBJellyGames
@MGrundel
Thank you so much for having us and winding up the New Year together! Thanks all for participating!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:58 PM EST
Thanks to everyone who joined
#MinecraftEDU
throughout the year. See you next year. Happy Holidays and keep on building!
#MinecraftEDU
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:59 PM EST
to stat my just learning how to reset the machine then the science comes ez.
@EduElfie
In cant wait to see it
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MrFellerSBHS, @EduElfie
MGrundel
- Moderator
Dec 20 @ 8:59 PM EST
Ben, I love your graphics! What are you using to make them?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB
lynnetelfer
Dec 20 @ 8:59 PM EST
Christmas Hugs to all!
#MinecraftEDU
joakleyiii
Dec 20 @ 8:59 PM EST
Happy Holidays
#MinecraftEdu
