#MinecraftEDU Archive
This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday July 25, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q0: Welcome, Please Introduce Yourself: Name, Role, Location, and Favorite place to holiday/visit while on break?
#MinecraftEDU
ReadforCupcakes
Jul 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Caren, Library Teacher, Rural NC. I get to visit
#twitter
while on summer break! Also heading to
#LakeGaston
next week
#MinecraftEdu
Mr_Ullman
Jul 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT
A0 Jordan from Princeton, NJ...5th grade T. Tweeting from the shore!
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Mark G from Southern NJ, love road tripping through North America, want to get back out west!
#MinecraftEDU
Clymer_Edu
Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Howdy
#MinecraftEDU
- Justin from NJ, aspiring school leader - Favorite place to visit is
@WaltDisneyWorld
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Welcome to the
#minecraftedu
Chat! I've been away for a Month and just got home so happy to join for a bit (unless I crash)
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Sounds Awesome. Is Lake Gaston in NC? Are you going to
@minefaire
the first weekend in August in Charlotte? Q6:
#MinecraftEdu
?
In reply to @ReadforCupcakes, @minefaire
BBTNB
Jul 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
A0 - Hi! Ben from Sunny and Warm Canada.... but what's new about that? I Love to visit Lunenburg Nova Scotia Canada on break.
#MinecraftEDu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Welcome Jordan. Which beach are you at? Ocean City?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mr_Ullman
MariaAngelesSua
Jul 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
A0 Marรญa de los รngeles from Buenos Aires, Argentina - Multimedia Lab teacher
ghoward414
Jul 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Q0: Gabe Howard, becoming Junior (
#StuVoice
), & LOVE going to Avalon, New Jersey 4 summer with my family!
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hahaha, that is awesome! I have never made it to Nova Scotia, i really must go!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
A0
#minecraftedu
Hello all. Garrett Z - I work with GBL and Game Design for Learning in Minecraft. Co-founder of this chat.
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
ARGENTINA!!!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MariaAngelesSua
Mr_Ullman
Jul 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Close...Ventnor!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Welcome Angie! How is your winter treating you? Is it mild in Buenos Aires?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MariaAngelesSua
itsmeSpiri
Jul 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi
#MinecraftEdu
Friends, Spiri ELA Curric & GT T, fav holiday spot Greece & Avalon, NJ
#JerseyGirl
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
A0
#minecraftedu
My fave place for Holiday was where I was this weekend -
#Minevention
in Ireland sharing GBL with crowds of Ss and Ps
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT
A0
#minecraftedu
Hello all. Garrett Z - I work with GBL and Game Design for Learning in Minecraft. Co-founder of this chat.
pickleberry1234
Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
A0~ You can call me Pickle =) I am a student and live in the north east side of the US
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Sounds Awesome! I forget how close you guys are! Are you going to
@minefaire
in October? Hope to see you there.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @ghoward414, @minefaire
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Yeah Buddy! Had to rearrange the flight schedule but you made it! The World Traveler has returned!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
I hope no one will be offended if I am less chatty tonight. Been traveling since sunday... and sick...
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT
welcome back!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
It's totally fine!!! Feel better soon!!!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
ghoward414
Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Yes, definitely!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @minefaire
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT
SPIRI! So glad you could make it! Where is that photo the Greek or Jersey shore?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @itsmeSpiri
MrMillerReads
Jul 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
checking in! Tried to go to board game club but no one showed
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Pickle! Super Awesome that you are here! I can't wait to meet you in person at
@minefaire
in a few weeks!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pickleberry1234, @minefaire
Mrs_Gozzard
Jul 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@PBJellyGames
you're forgiven but I don't feel bad for you because I'm jealous of your travels!
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Tristan! You are super close to us. Next Teacher Game Night at the
@mr_isaacs
and
@iwearthecrowns
house you must join us!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @mr_isaacs, @iwearthecrowns
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: Summer is a time for Play! How can we watch our Ss and Children grow and learn during the summer with
#Minecraft
or
#MinecraftEDU
?
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
is it a game night for teachers?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @MrMillerReads, @mr_isaacs, @iwearthecrowns
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
educational!!! maps!!! or basic!!! ethical!!! conduct!!!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
seanmarnold
Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: I still see my Ss most of the summer
#District75
is year round, but we get to have more fun & wear shorts
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
ReadforCupcakes
Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: Haven't used
#minecraftedu
yet, but hosting
#makercamp
in my library this summer! Keeping kids engaged and learning!
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 - I'm super excited about this. I just ran workshops to help Ps work with their Kids on Serious Learning Games in
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Love this Idea! Plan a vacation, map it in Minecraft. Or visit a site and build it with the family in
#MinecraftEDU
!
In reply to @pfm2001_
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
As long as you get to wear shorts! I can't imagine not wearing shorts in the summer! DO you get to use
#MinecraftEDU
with them?
In reply to @seanmarnold
mspaperless
Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Q0: Hello Minecraft community! I'm an educator
@DLMS_MS
from
@PeelSchools
. Favourite place to vacay? Why, the beach of course!
#MinecraftEdu
Mrs_Gozzard
Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: My son is enjoying watching me struggle to learn to play
#MinecraftEDU
on the XBox. I'm so accustomed to the PC.
#qualitytime
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT
#MakerCamp
sounds like a great way to start experimenting with
#MinecraftEDU
. Do you have computers and software? I can help you get started
In reply to @ReadforCupcakes
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
(or by yourself (some families don't play games)) I'm also sure there are downloadable maps, like the London Fire
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 Ctd - TO all Ps and Ts - Play with your Kids & work together to make a fun Learning Game. Any subject matter
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 - I'm super excited about this. I just ran workshops to help Ps work with their Kids on Serious Learning Games in
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
BBTNB
Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 - Quote tonight "You know Daddy,
#Minecraft
is better than a movie. It's like you're playing the movie!" -7yr old
#DEEP
:)
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Sounds Awesome, I saw some of the stuff tweeted out from
@MineVention
looked like great content!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MineVention
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
tell your son to use an old computer (like one with no mouse) and watch him Suffer
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
MariaAngelesSua
Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1. When coming back Home, I asked my kids to recreate some buildings We've seen
#MinecraftEdu
, they enjoyed it & focused on details!!!
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: Summer is a time for Play! How can we watch our Ss and Children grow and learn during the summer with
#Minecraft
or
#MinecraftEDU
?
seanmarnold
Jul 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Definitely play-testing some new
#MinecraftEDU
worlds students I donโt regularly see-I do wear pants when I have a staff PD ๐
In reply to @MGrundel
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB
pickleberry1234
Jul 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1~ Possibly taking summer reading programs and having the kids do a report partially in game and other summer projects
#minecraftedu
Mrs_Gozzard
Jul 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: Pt 2- I'm teaching
#CampSail
which has a math quantity relationship theme in August. I hope to dive into some M:EE
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
The Kids and Parents working together to understand how to create Game Based Learning was exciting and they were inspired!
In reply to @MGrundel, @MineVention
BBTNB
Jul 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
We are experiencing the same war :) Aren't Summers Great!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Welcome Kristine! Glad you could join us! When you say the beach, do you mean off the Atlantic or Lake Ontario?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mspaperless, @DLMS_MS, @PeelSchools
MrMillerReads
Jul 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
I'm convinced everyone is a gamer is some fashion
In reply to @pfm2001_, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
I know, I played on the Xbox too and kept getting all my buttons confused! I am a PE and PC kind of guy, no consoles here.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
MariaAngelesSua
Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
A1 different ideas come up
@MGrundel
In reply to @MGrundel
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
I guess you haven't met my dad then! (He doesn't like playing games)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @MGrundel
Mrs_Gozzard
Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Hey
@mspaperless
great to connect w you! How was TedEx? Who was your favourite?
#MinecraftEDu
In reply to @mspaperless, @DLMS_MS, @PeelSchools, @mspaperless
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Yeah, pretty much every map has been built in Minecraft, fictional or real
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I agree Tristan! Play and Games are in everyone's life. Many have just walked away and need a good excuse to come back.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @pfm2001_, @MGrundel
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT
what about a map of the human brain?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
That is an incredible idea! I am thinking rough draft on phone/ipad in PocketEdition and Final draft on PC/Console when home
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MariaAngelesSua
seanmarnold
Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
I actually got to do a big
#MinecraftEDU
#District75
event with info & games for students and staff
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
For sure. You need a brain? I can get you a brain in a couple of minutes!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_
MariaAngelesSua
Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
That is great, too & kids loved it...provides an awesome opportunity to check sts' understanding of stories!
#MinecraftEdu
ReadforCupcakes
Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT
What a great idea! What if they recreated scenes from books or stories they are reading??
In reply to @MariaAngelesSua
MrMillerReads
Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Taught a PD last week and they disagreed until I started listing the ways that they can play
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @pfm2001_, @MGrundel
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
make sure it's the right one!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
seanmarnold
Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
especially if you see how the Battle gamer types are similar to Meyers-Briggs type survey-everyone is a gamer in some way
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @pfm2001_, @MGrundel
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
a what? (sorry)
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @MGrundel
MariaAngelesSua
Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Sounds cool!
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT
That is an incredible idea! I am thinking rough draft on phone/ipad in PocketEdition and Final draft on PC/Console when home
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MariaAngelesSua
Mrs_Gozzard
Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Right?! I'm thinking why do you need all those buttons and why is the neuroplasticity in my brain so rigid! I'm old!
#MinecraftEdu
#XBox
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT
That doesn't seem like work at all. Would probably motivate Ss to read more. Imagine that being your backto school assignment
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pickleberry1234
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Sounds awesome! I have been working on some math lessons in
#MinecraftEDU
, need to get them published
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2: What
#Minecraftedu
learning, ideas or challenges could we as Ts undertake to support our classrooms in the next school year?
joakleyiii
Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Can I help you
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @Mrs_Gozzard
iwearthecrowns
Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Is it time for
#MinecraftEdu
? Summer and jet lag has left me cornfused ๐
MrMillerReads
Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
#minecraftedu
Anyone going to be at the Hackjam for Minecraft Sunday in NYC?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Jim! The Minecraft Math Master! For Sure, MathCraft is the Bomb!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @joakleyiii, @Mrs_Gozzard
joakleyiii
Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Please check out
https://t.co/QJ1811lHQs
and my YouTube channel
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
Mr_Ullman
Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2 Excited to try out MC:EE this year...have 1-year trial.
#MinecraftEDU
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
maybe not having to do a huge loophole just to be able to play the game in the first place
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT
July 30? Yes I will be there w/
@MeenooRami
Will we meet up there?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MrMillerReads, @MeenooRami
Mrs_Gozzard
Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Awesome keep me in mind! We are looking at skip counting and Benchmark numbers (5, 10, 25) . I would appreciate a head start
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Where are you?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @iwearthecrowns
MariaAngelesSua
Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2 provides outstanding opportunities to create Math problems which motรญvate sts.
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2: What
#Minecraftedu
learning, ideas or challenges could we as Ts undertake to support our classrooms in the next school year?
itsmeSpiri
Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A1) My girls discuss their ideas, expand on ea. others ideas and use certain terminology and vocab, play is intense!
#MinecraftEdu
mspaperless
Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A1: Games are a powerful tool to engage kids in the learning process. Ss can achieve remarkable things when given a challenge
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Jordan, I am super close to Princeton and would love to help you out. Reach out if you need support/help/training.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mr_Ullman
iwearthecrowns
Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Heading home from PA, a little jet-lagged from
@MineVention
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @MineVention
Mrs_Gozzard
Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Will do! Thanks
@joakleyiii
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @joakleyiii, @joakleyiii
BBTNB
Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2 - I decided to create a massive, yr long global collab
#MinecraftEDU
Project to
#TeachSDGs
this Summer. You're invited this Fall!
#SDGs
Mr_Ullman
Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Thanks Mark! I'll definitely keep that in mind!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Math was the subject I started using
#MinecraftEDU
with. Then branched out to Literacy and then Science and Social Studies. Now enrichment
In reply to @MariaAngelesSua
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Isn't it amazing how
#MinecraftEDU
really does help build vocabulary and start conversations! Excellent Vehicle.
In reply to @itsmeSpiri
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Yes, especially if challenge is fun and engaging. I think we often think Ss want challenges, but they may be beyond their ZPD
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mspaperless
BBTNB
Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Ax - It is
#SharkWeek
I sure hope there is a question tonight about sharks! :)
#MinecraftEDU
@PlayCraftLearn
Mrs_Gozzard
Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2: We have two big goals 1-Switch to M:EE across board 2- Provide large group PD that goes beyond how to play
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Doh! I totally missed that! Maybe I can get you on the chat next week for a post-mortem of
#SharkWeek
in
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB, @PlayCraftLearn
iwearthecrowns
Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2/1 I would like to take on more
#CodeBuilder
@PlayCraftLearn
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Ben, do you have a Website for this project?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB
iwearthecrowns
Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2/2 and exploring mods that I learned about from
@MarcoVigelini
and
@captainXav
at
@MineVention
#minecraftedu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Yes, as
@PBJellyGames
will also tell you, so much PD is focused on Play. Need to focus on game (Lesson) design
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard, @PBJellyGames
itsmeSpiri
Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Its amazing when they discuss their problems out loud...was startled a few times...Hey I need wool, you got any? ๐๐
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
sharks have sandpaper-like skin
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @BBTNB, @PlayCraftLearn
Mrs_Gozzard
Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
I wonder if you sleep or just create
#MinecraftEDU
lessons but we benefit so I suppose you don't need sleep! Thanks for awesome resources
In reply to @BBTNB
joakleyiii
Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Driving home but want to connect with creative educators, share ideas and collaborate
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @Mrs_Gozzard
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Do Sharks sleep? Or do they shut down 1/2 of their brain at a time to rest the other half? Shark Fact?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard, @BBTNB
BBTNB
Jul 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Not yet Mark. I only started Friday and Seattle is reviewing what I built over the weekend. I just have hype posters public.
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: What
#PD
Opportunities would you like to experience this summer that supports student/teacher learning/growth in
#MinecraftEDU
?
BBTNB
Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Great question about
#MinecraftEDU
tonight to celebrate
#SharkWeek
!
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Do Sharks sleep? Or do they shut down 1/2 of their brain at a time to rest the other half? Shark Fact?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard, @BBTNB
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
What is a PD?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Professional Development, or more simply, learning for teachers.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_
mspaperless
Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A2: I will begin the year with the Bartle Test & determine which students are the Explorers, Achievers, Socializers & Griefers
#MinecraftEDU
ReadforCupcakes
Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3: I need
#minecraftedu
for beginners! I am a complete newbie!! I have girls who don't play video games, so I have no clue!
MrMillerReads
Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
#minecraftedu
thoughts about creating a Minecraft server at school to teach coding?
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
oh, thank you, sorry
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT
maybe like a big Group game on a server that helps new teachers
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
MrMillerReads
Jul 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
#minecraftedu
q3 can't wait to collaborate at games for change, and maybe in Philly this october
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Yes, we've tried this, but with very limited success. We need a free server to support teachers. Also, Too many platforms w/
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Yes! Sounds Awesome. Can't wait
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MrMillerReads
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
why not have a fundraiser? or a Hamachi server? Take turns?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
mspaperless
Jul 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3: Hands-on teacher training in
#MinecraftEDU
is the only way to go for
#PD
. Students become the teachers! Only teachers need tutorials.
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
I believe that only works for PE and Java versions. Not sure about server support for the actual
#MinecraftEDU
version which most Ts want
In reply to @pfm2001_
BBTNB
Jul 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@BenSpieldenner
has a cool youtube series for this purpose. Websites
https://t.co/hZPA3coVXy
= projects & Screenager.ca too!
#Minecraftedu
In reply to @ReadforCupcakes, @BenSpieldenner
itsmeSpiri
Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3) Incorporating more writing with
#minecraftedu
my kids & Ss really love to write about what they've created, but gets redundant
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Where can you go for this hands on training? Are there any opportunities near you?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mspaperless
MrMillerReads
Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Wish I could attend all the ones
@mr_isaacs
tweets about!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @mr_isaacs
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Have they said anything about it?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
iwearthecrowns
Jul 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Is the wither saving the zombie, or is it floating? Either way, this is an awesome tribute to
#SharkWeek
!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB, @PlayCraftLearn
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Maybe, I have not been paying too close attention, but I believe it is not unlike PE Servers,
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @pfm2001_
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
oh ok
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
Mrs_Gozzard
Jul 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
There will be in
@GEDSB
(fingers crossed) & that's not far from
@mspaperless
#MinecraftEDU
- apply for
#PKE
funding
In reply to @MGrundel, @mspaperless, @GEDSB, @mspaperless
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
I am always looking to grow as a game designer. I would love to take my games to next level through collaborative partnerships
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Yes, that starts out fun, but the novelty can wear off quickly. How can you think to take this to the next level?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @itsmeSpiri
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4: What
#MinecraftEDU
lessons and activities would you like to plan now, to start the year off with the game?
MariaAngelesSua
Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A3. There should be some tutorials in The MEC for newbies .... Aparte from The Minecraft Community
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3: What
#PD
Opportunities would you like to experience this summer that supports student/teacher learning/growth in
#MinecraftEDU
?
itsmeSpiri
Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
So true, many of my Ss taught me and continue to give me ideas with how to incorporate into our units of study
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @ReadforCupcakes
mspaperless
Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
My students are a great resource! I also follow
@PBJellyGames
Education Edition YouTube channel video tutorials
#CodeBuilder
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Lets make one! There is a lot of training videos and tutorials at
https://t.co/0zpxQcOEse
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MariaAngelesSua
iwearthecrowns
Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Yes, you must!
#GameNightEdu
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @MrMillerReads, @mr_isaacs
pfm2001_
Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
I think that would have to depend on the curriculum, but maybe a "get to know each other"?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
How do you plan on incorporating those ideas into next years units/lessons?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @itsmeSpiri, @ReadforCupcakes
Mrs_Gozzard
Jul 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A3: I want to do the redstone tutorial on the
https://t.co/oCTLF3tGcK
deepen my understanding
#MinecraftEDU
itsmeSpiri
Jul 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
I was thinking of having them create a
#MinecraftEdu
readers theater or production...make it come to life (?) I know CRAY CRAY ๐๐
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4: W/ it being summer, I hope to continue diving into
#CodeBuilder
to create some lessons to incorporate in the fall
#MinecraftEDU
seanmarnold
Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Thereโs a great Guide to Redstone book that I got for my kids, but that taught me a lot
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Mrs_Gozzard
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
That is brilliant. The entire event could be scripted/choreographed in
#MinecraftEDU
and recorded!
In reply to @itsmeSpiri
MariaAngelesSua
Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
I know but for newbies there should be a section in the MEC devoted yo
#MinecraftEdu
' cause it takes a while to get there!
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Lets make one! There is a lot of training videos and tutorials at
https://t.co/0zpxQcOEse
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MariaAngelesSua
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
I have a few Minecraft books in the Hacking Series and the Basics series, but have not really read them, I probably should.
#minecraftedu
In reply to @seanmarnold, @Mrs_Gozzard
itsmeSpiri
Jul 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Great Q...not sure to be honest ...still thinking ;)
#minecraftedu
In reply to @MGrundel, @ReadforCupcakes
seanmarnold
Jul 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4: My go to starter lesson is almost always-personal visual narrative-just to personalize it right away
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel
MrMillerReads
Jul 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
#minecraftedu
a4 codebuilder of course (I'm a coding teacher) but I really want them to think about design and gaming
seanmarnold
Jul 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Theyโre set up in a way that you donโt really have to fully read them-just look for the tips & tutorials you need
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @Mrs_Gozzard
joakleyiii
Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
teachers building worlds togethers based on standards and gaming interest profiles
itsmeSpiri
Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Well, I was thinking it could be part live, part video, part musical...Hahahaha ๐๐๐ The
#MinecraftEdu
Musical on Broadway or something!
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Yes, but I still need to open them up. I have looked through a few, but mostly the Hacking Series with Command Blocks
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @seanmarnold, @Mrs_Gozzard
BBTNB
Jul 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A4 - I've got a
#Cybersecurity
#MinecraftEDU
Lesson on the back burner I'd love to complete. & improve the wicked popular EmpathyEDU Lesson.
joakleyiii
Jul 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Mineplex like worlds for mathcraft
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
joakleyiii
Jul 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Build a professional looking cell game
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel
ghoward414
Jul 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Yep, that's my Mom, everyone! Thinking outside the box! ๐
#MinecraftEDU
itsmeSpiri
Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Well, I was thinking it could be part live, part video, part musical...Hahahaha ๐๐๐ The
#MinecraftEdu
Musical on Broadway or something!
In reply to @MGrundel
BacNguyen2
Jul 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A4: Really wanna research about STEAM materials to play with my Ss.
#MinecraftEdu
joakleyiii
Jul 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
editing, story writring for movie making
In reply to @MGrundel
mspaperless
Jul 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Perhaps
#MinecraftEdu
#PD
could also be delivered to teachers
@PeelSchools
? Can this be arranged? In the works?
@tina_zita
#peel21st
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames, @PeelSchools, @tina_zita
Mrs_Gozzard
Jul 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
It's tough to focus and narrow down my reading pile. Making goals and reading with purpose helps to pick what is next
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @seanmarnold
BBTNB
Jul 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A4 - Also have your seen this? Ridiculous using
#iPhone
#MinecraftEDU
https://t.co/vU7WIitPFQ
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5: Summer is a great time to start learning. How can you set a plan for continued learning w/
#MinecraftEDU
throughout the school year?
MrMillerReads
Jul 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
#MineCraftEDU
I know it's off topic, but any know about Roblox? I heard people are making money designing games in it.. kids would love it
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I have done some work w/
#NYCSchoolsTech
and
#STEM
department to help bring
#MinecraftEDU
to their teachers. Could help recreate model w/ yo
In reply to @mspaperless, @PBJellyGames, @PeelSchools, @tina_zita
BBTNB
Jul 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A4 - I've got some experience with Unity3D so I've been trying to get the Apple ARKIT
#Minecraft
Working.
#MinecraftEDU
seanmarnold
Jul 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I submitted as a resource on the
#MinecraftEdu
site, but it and my other lessons have been pending approval for a while.
In reply to @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I have been slacking with my lessons! I have two pending as well.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @seanmarnold
ghoward414
Jul 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Q5: I just wish teachers used
#MinecraftEDU
in the classroom instead of boring textbooks & lectures. Bring on the change!
#StuVoice
tina_zita
Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
We have in past but then changes happened.
#MinecraftEDU
requires windows 10 I believe. Once the changes come- we can organize ๐
In reply to @mspaperless, @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames, @PeelSchools
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT
I think that using
#MinecraftEDU
in conjunction w/ Textbooks would make them more fun, visual, and meaningful to kids.
In reply to @ghoward414
Mrs_Gozzard
Jul 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Sounds awesome! I'd like to hear about this
@MGrundel
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @MGrundel, @mspaperless, @PBJellyGames, @PeelSchools, @tina_zita, @MGrundel
ghoward414
Jul 25 @ 8:54 PM EDT
It's time to ditch the textbooks, Mark. Just saying! We're in 2017, not 1997.
#MinecraftEDU
#DitchTheTextbooks
#StuVoice
In reply to @MGrundel
BBTNB
Jul 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
I'm sure the folks at
@FCLEdu
can get
@AlexaLeMar
and
#Microsoft
to offer sweet
#MinecraftEDU
training. I've seen it..they rock!
In reply to @mspaperless, @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames, @PeelSchools, @tina_zita, @FCLEdu, @AlexaLeMar
seanmarnold
Jul 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A5: At the
#District75
#MinecraftEDU
event, I had several teachers start creating model lessons/worlds to be shared
In reply to @MGrundel
lynnetelfer
Jul 25 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Wil be lurking:)
#minecraftedu
joakleyiii
Jul 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
#MinecraftEdu
connect with teachers and make our back burner lessons a reality
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Agreed, textbooks are boring, but there is still value in traditional learning. The key is to blend that learning.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @ghoward414
itsmeSpiri
Jul 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Thanks
#MinecraftEdu
friends,
@MGrundel
for a great chat, see you soon :)
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Q6: Outro Name, Role and Location. What is your plan for starting the year off right with
#MinecraftEdu
?
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Thank you for joining and bring
@ghoward414
Awesome time tonight with some insightful comments
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @itsmeSpiri, @ghoward414
MGrundel
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A very big thank you to everyone who joined tonights chat and made it a success. I am feeling amped and ready to learn w/
#MinecraftEDU
mspaperless
Jul 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A5: Through
@Code4Girlz
,
#MinecraftEdu
club & Genius Hour projects, students
@DLMS_MS
will build all year long in
#Minecraft
#CodeBuilder
justinhoward22
Jul 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Way to go
@ghoward414
on sharing your mind with
#MinecraftEDU
tonight!
#CultureEd
ghoward414
Jul 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thanks
#MinecraftEDU
folks for a great discussion tonight! Learned lots, see you later!
BBTNB
Jul 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@joakleyiii
#CyberSecurity
#MinecraftEDU
Coming.... just too much work this Summer so far.
#Balance
