#MinecraftEDU Archive
This chat is dedicated to showing teachers how to use the game MineCraft as a teaching tool and educational experience.
Tuesday May 30, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q0 - Introduce yourself, where you’re from, and what your experiences with Coding in Education are?
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Q0 - Introduce yourself, where you’re from, and what your experiences with Coding in Education are?
#MinecraftEDU
participatechat
May 30 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#MinecraftEDU
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/M5w7eU1M9r
chellymil
May 30 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Q0 rachelle from Toronto here!!! I love gbl and I've been teaching coding in various ways all year
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:02 PM EDT
A0 - Garrett Zimmer here! I love to code and work with games! Biggest area of focus is now the
#CodeBuilder
@MSMakeCode
for
#MinecraftEdu
pickleberry1234
May 30 @ 8:03 PM EDT
A0~
#minecraftedu
Pickle, from New England area =) I am a student, mainly just here to observe, I don't have any experience in coding
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Welcome Pickle! Did you make it to Minefaire Houston last week?
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In reply to @pickleberry1234
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:03 PM EDT
I want to empower Ts & Ss to use
#CodeBuilder
and tools like
@gotynker
@scratch
and
@MSMakeCode
w/
#MinecraftEdu
to make learning games
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:02 PM EDT
A0 - Garrett Zimmer here! I love to code and work with games! Biggest area of focus is now the
#CodeBuilder
@MSMakeCode
for
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Welcome Rachelle! Super Excited to speak with you tomorrow!
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In reply to @chellymil
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hello Pickle :D
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In reply to @pickleberry1234
thomarie
May 30 @ 8:04 PM EDT
A0 - Dylan Thomarie. Developing a gaming and coding 4yr sequence for HS. Building the plane as we fly it!
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BBTNB
May 30 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi all. Ben from Canada. Dept. Head of Innovative Design. My Ss code circles around me! Sometimes literally in
#MinecraftEDU
!
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:05 PM EDT
That is Awesome.
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In reply to @thomarie
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:05 PM EDT
I'll join you both tomorrow
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In reply to @chellymil, @MGrundel
kwsmead
May 30 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Q0 I am Ken Smead from Virginia Beach, VA. and have little experience with coding in Minecraft
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MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Mark G, Educator, Teacher, and and EdTech-y. Super Excited for round to of Coding and Comp Sci w/
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Want to say ...
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hey Dylan! That's the way to iterate!
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And the connection btw Game Design and Coding for engagement is powerful!! POWERFUL!
In reply to @thomarie
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:06 PM EDT
HEY! Whats shaking Ben! It's 8Am for me and I want a Timmies :D Hahah!
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Thanks for joining us tonight
In reply to @BBTNB
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Welcome Ken, have you downloaded and played with the Beta of
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @kwsmead
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Welcome Ken! happy to have you join us. You'll find through tonight that
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and coding has become quite easy and powerful.
In reply to @kwsmead
thomarie
May 30 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Absolutely! Learned a lot this first year!
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The game design link is essential for us. Knocks down barriers.
In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:08 PM EDT
This is a brilliant response to upcoming Q1
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MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 3:12 PM EDT
A1: Sequential, logical thinking promotes deconstructing problems, recognizing patterns, trouble shooting, ideating, iteration
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BacNguyen2
May 30 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Bac from Vietnam, really exciting when use Code Builder in
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Philippines!
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In reply to @BBTNB
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Awesome Bac Nguyen! So good to see you again!
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In reply to @BacNguyen2
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Same here. Time is not the friend of a busy educator.
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In reply to @kwsmead
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1 - What is the value of teaching about logical thinking and coding with students early in their education?
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1 - What is the value of teaching about logical thinking and coding with students early in their education?
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BBTNB
May 30 @ 8:10 PM EDT
WOW! Well they send lobster through the mail now... Do you want me to mail a Tim's?
@TimHortons
:)
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In reply to @PBJellyGames, @TimHortons
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Or you can use Border_Blocks to put them up! give
@p
border_block 64
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In reply to @thomarie, @PBJellyGames, @p
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:10 PM EDT
It really does, and affords so many more cross curricular connections. But the best part is that it deepens critical thinking
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In reply to @thomarie
BacNguyen2
May 30 @ 8:11 PM EDT
it's 7am for me. Hope see you in skype call :D
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Yes please :D I'll microwave it :D
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In reply to @BBTNB, @TimHortons
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Welcome Bac! Glad to have you back again!
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In reply to @BacNguyen2
BBTNB
May 30 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 - Teach logical / computational thinking young enough and this could be our reality easily! Students hack the EDU system!
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MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Sequential, logical thinking promotes deconstructing problems, recognizing patterns, trouble shooting, ideating, iteration
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kwsmead
May 30 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 - Sequencing and problem solving are two of the big ones. It also helps establish real world connections.
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chellymil
May 30 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 i really like that coding makes connection for students. They have been coding but don't really know it. Connect their dots
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thomarie
May 30 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 - Thinking. Simple as that. Too much expectation to have things done for them. CS forces need to think about the solution
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1
#CTMindset
is viewing world from systems thinking perspective. allows Ss to build deeper connections to WHY of learning
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MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Cont - Computational Thinking and Coding build neural networks that promote critical learning, much like learning music.
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Well said! Allow Ss to be in the driver's seat of their growth!
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In reply to @BBTNB
nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 most jobs will be about following some step by step directions and one that is know, product can be augmented
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1 with coding you have to understand the basics. From there a student can find alternate solutions
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: When we code, we're naturally forced to collaborate (synch or asynch) communicate (share), troubleshoot (debug) + iterate
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1 starting early with logical stages makes learning anything & connecting learning with application much easier as they grow
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Interesting point from the Psychological perspective
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MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Cont - Computational Thinking and Coding build neural networks that promote critical learning, much like learning music.
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kwsmead
May 30 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1 - There are so many way to solve problems, coding gives alternatives.
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nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1 look at building robots. Each motion has to come from a code that is activated by a sensor
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
BacNguyen2
May 30 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1. Problem solving, patience, Creative thingking
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nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Also CT can build confidence. Student confidence can lead to alternative solutions
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
KingEagleEngine
May 30 @ 8:17 PM EDT
MineCraft Story Mode E01 the End
https://t.co/hfheI8osUB
#minecraft
#minecraftedu
#MinecraftPocketEdition
#minecraftservers
#ps4
#ps4share
pickleberry1234
May 30 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1~
#minecraftedu
as Ss r still kids theyre more likely 2 get interested,more problem solving opportunitys&for S 2 take control at early age
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:18 PM EDT
i think it's less and less about step-by-step and more about being able to get from point A to point Unknown logically
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In reply to @nathan_stevens
chellymil
May 30 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1 i also love the way coding helps students work together. I don't have all the answers so they have to figure it out
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MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Nate, don't you think step-by-step directions will go to the AI? Foundational understanding is essential but must be built on
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In reply to @nathan_stevens, @PBJellyGames
nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Step by step is the start to understand the process. Understanding the process leads to expansion of creation
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Systems thinking allows us to bridge those unknown connections in more efficient ways. Those will be the jobs of the future
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:18 PM EDT
i think it's less and less about step-by-step and more about being able to get from point A to point Unknown logically
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @nathan_stevens
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Coding not only finds solutions, but allows us to think up new problems to be solved! Think What if!
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In reply to @kwsmead
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2 - What are the common challenges to teaching coding and logical thinking with students?
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MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2 - What are the common challenges to teaching coding and logical thinking with students?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Yes! the try-fail-iteration and communication process is so valuable and supported by coding practice.
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chellymil
May 30 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1 i also love the way coding helps students work together. I don't have all the answers so they have to figure it out
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nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Foundational understanding is the starting point which is understanding the basics that can come from Step by step
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In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Once a student has foundational Understanding students can head in to the unknown
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In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Great Pointz!
#MinecraftEdu
Masterful Nathan
nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Step by step is the start to understand the process. Understanding the process leads to expansion of creation
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Great Response! I believe that Ss need to be given substantial creative opportunities to produce both digitally and physically
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pickleberry1234
May 30 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1~
#minecraftedu
as Ss r still kids theyre more likely 2 get interested,more problem solving opportunitys&for S 2 take control at early age
nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A student just can't build something without understanding what a material can't do
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:21 PM EDT
True, I think sometimes we hold their hand too long and never let them enter the unknown. CompSci is a huge unknown for Ts
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In reply to @nathan_stevens, @PBJellyGames
thomarie
May 30 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2 - Letting go! Sometimes we want too much control over what is going on. Need to drop the reins sometimes
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BBTNB
May 30 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2 - Aged Curriculum Docs are only now being updated to include the
#7Cs
like
#ComputationalThinking
#MinecraftEDU
nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:23 PM EDT
There should be 10 minutes of free exploration at the beginning and then guided practice and then boom
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:23 PM EDT
AND what other hidden or hard to see variables that can add to or detract from the possible solutions
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In reply to @nathan_stevens
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Agreed, sometimes we are just "here you go, run with it, youre a kid, be an expert," but Ss need guidance/teaching/feedback
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In reply to @nathan_stevens, @PBJellyGames
nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Truth
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:23 PM EDT
AND what other hidden or hard to see variables that can add to or detract from the possible solutions
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In reply to @nathan_stevens
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Absoutely!
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In reply to @chellymil
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:24 PM EDT
1/2 There is a balance right. As Ts, we want to be experts, but that is simply impossible in present day.
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In reply to @thomarie
DebbiSab
May 30 @ 8:24 PM EDT
As Ts we need to enter unknown together with the Ss.
#Gaming
class agreed to learn
#unity3d
WITH me this year. Awesome results
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:21 PM EDT
True, I think sometimes we hold their hand too long and never let them enter the unknown. CompSci is a huge unknown for Ts
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In reply to @nathan_stevens, @PBJellyGames
nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 the first point of failure is tough for students
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In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
chellymil
May 30 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2: biggest challenges are building knowledge. Not every teacher wants to build coding skills.
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MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:25 PM EDT
However, we must give some feedback whether it comes from us directly of giving Ss access to an expert.
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In reply to @thomarie
BBTNB
May 30 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Project - "
#MinecraftEDU
Musical
#Coding
Chairs!" Ss move seats adding 1 helpful piece of code to each classmate's project!
@PlayCraftLearn
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 - I think the most common challenge to even starting is fear - common thought "I'll never understand xyz language"
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pt1
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:26 PM EDT
That is awesome! I played w/ Unity3D for a bit over the summer, it is an awesome program, but I did not have time commitment
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In reply to @DebbiSab
nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2 also getting students to think outside of what they have been taught is tough
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In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Maybe the Modern Digital Curriculums Docs!
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BBTNB
May 30 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2 - Aged Curriculum Docs are only now being updated to include the
#7Cs
like
#ComputationalThinking
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2
#MinecraftEdu
pt2 -
#CTMindset
and
#Coding
shouldn't be about the language first, should be about the process.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 - I think the most common challenge to even starting is fear - common thought "I'll never understand xyz language"
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pt1
DebbiSab
May 30 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Major commitment. Just scratch surface. I'll be spending summer learning more.
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MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:26 PM EDT
That is awesome! I played w/ Unity3D for a bit over the summer, it is an awesome program, but I did not have time commitment
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In reply to @DebbiSab
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Agreed, but I see coding as new literacy and as an educator, it is our duty to provide Ss w/ opportunities to learn & succeed
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In reply to @chellymil
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A2
#MinecraftEdu
pt3 - tools like Minecraft and
#CodeBuilder
with
@gotynker
@MSMakeCode
@scratch
make it easy to start beyond prog language
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2
#MinecraftEdu
pt2 -
#CTMindset
and
#Coding
shouldn't be about the language first, should be about the process.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 - I think the most common challenge to even starting is fear - common thought "I'll never understand xyz language"
#MinecraftEdu
pt1
BacNguyen2
May 30 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A2 - Normally, To learn coding and logical thingking, Ss must good in math
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3 - How can we use the elements of Minecraft to support coding at different levels?
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MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q3 - How can we use the elements of Minecraft to support coding at different levels?
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Brilliant! Game design is a powerful motivator and Unity a powerful tool. Are you both scared and excited?
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In reply to @DebbiSab
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:31 PM EDT
That is the teachers job, and the good game designers job, to not just fail, but fail spectacularly!
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In reply to @nathan_stevens, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Therein lies one for the major Barriers for starting... what is Ss doesn't think they're good at math? Why i say focal
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Pt1
BacNguyen2
May 30 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A2 - Normally, To learn coding and logical thingking, Ss must good in math
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In reply to @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:32 PM EDT
P2
#MinecraftEdu
- focal should be on the process of logical thinking first, let them succeed with that then it inspires confident growth
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Therein lies one for the major Barriers for starting... what is Ss doesn't think they're good at math? Why i say focal
#MinecraftEdu
Pt1
BacNguyen2
May 30 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A2 - Normally, To learn coding and logical thingking, Ss must good in math
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames
kwsmead
May 30 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A2 - One of the biggest drawbacks to coding with Minecraft will lack of funding in our schools.
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nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A2 also teachers have a fear of what they don't know and need to get over it
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BBTNB
May 30 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3 - I go against company lines & say we badge the heck outta
#Coding
in
#MinecraftEDU
:) Wood,Iron,Gold,Diamond levels! I'm still at Dirt.
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Exactly
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BacNguyen2
May 30 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Yes, it's simple a block by block. Ss can code easily
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @gotynker, @MSMakeCode, @scratch
DebbiSab
May 30 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Yes and more! I have a few kids that have done unbelievable things because we just went for it. I'll be more organized next yr
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PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Brilliant! Game design is a powerful motivator and Unity a powerful tool. Are you both scared and excited?
#minecraftedu
In reply to @DebbiSab
nathan_stevens
May 30 @ 8:33 PM EDT
But in education, failure has had such a bad rap that it is hard to change the mindset
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In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:35 PM EDT
YES!
#MinecraftEdu
We need to CHANGE that mindset!
#IterationNation
@mr_isaacs
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @MGrundel, @mr_isaacs
chellymil
May 30 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3. This is tricky. I like badges, and questing
#Minecraftedu
DebbiSab
May 30 @ 8:36 PM EDT
I have
#unity3d
-it's free. Need to Windows 10 & server for
#minecraft
I'm working on convincing right people to make it happen
#MinecraftEDU
kwsmead
May 30 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A2 - One of the biggest drawbacks to coding with Minecraft will lack of funding in our schools.
#MinecraftEdu
thomarie
May 30 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A3 With MC many Ss know the game, so that barrier is lowered. We can focus on the elements within to achieve our goals...
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thomarie
May 30 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A3 cont ... such as use redstone to achieve x and force Ss to think of the problem and experiment with how to solve it
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MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:38 PM EDT
I love using Redstone, it supports my computational thinking. Although I still do not understand Noteblocks ...
@Allegro1225
!!
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In reply to @thomarie, @Allegro1225
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A3 - In
#MinecraftEdu
Modding has always been a big part of the game! We can use this to inspire and empower CTMindset in Ss
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Yes, I never teach Ss how to play
#MinecraftEDU
, maybe some tricks, but I rely on Ss to teach and share w/ each other
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @thomarie
thomarie
May 30 @ 8:39 PM EDT
I barely understand redstone. Ss teach me all the time
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In reply to @MGrundel, @Allegro1225
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4 - How can even non-Computer Science Teachers use Minecraft elements in their classes? Examples?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q4 - How can even non-Computer Science Teachers use minecraft elements in their classes? Examples?
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Debbi, we should talk! Where in NJ are you from? DM me.
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In reply to @DebbiSab
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Yes! We need some major changes in education design :D
#MinecraftEdu
Current Sys is less conducive to Meta-cognition and strategic lrnng
In reply to @kwsmead, @nathan_stevens, @MGrundel
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:41 PM EDT
I am so pushing for Windows 10S laptops, $189 + a 1 year license to
#MinecraftEDU
! That practically pays for the computer!
In reply to @kwsmead
BBTNB
May 30 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 - Use sites like Nova Skin to add Minecraft Avatars to your assignments & themed lessons!
#MinecraftEDU
#Politics
?
https://t.co/O5lHc9vwHd
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Science: Redstone = circuitry. Create immersive models of anything, cell, organs, organ systems. Then turn these into games
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4 as
@chellymil
can attest, I PROMOTE Ss design Learning Games for curriculum and content understanding
#MinecraftEdu
thomarie
May 30 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4 - recreate stuff. Ss produce some amazing builds if you let them, like castle replicas for History
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Geography: Go explore Biomes, compare it to real biome, how same & different. I did a lesson on that!
#MinecraftEDU
https://t.co/co7pyWrszh
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4 as an Example Innovation Game Design lesson for Science published by
@NewsHour
@NewsHourExtra
https://t.co/4bzvbaUACB
#MinecraftEdu
BacNguyen2
May 30 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4. History teacher can easily teach
#MinecraftEdu
.
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4 I worked with
@TCDSB
Students &
@chellymil
to help ss design a Game to learn Social Studies Content! THEY're ROCKING IT
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Math: Use code or build commands such as /fill to create growing patterns, explore volume, capactiy, area, perimerter.
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:46 PM EDT
How to bring Coding and CTMindset into this? What are you thoughts?
#MinecraftEdu
BacNguyen2
May 30 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4. History teacher can easily teach
#MinecraftEdu
.
In reply to @MGrundel, @PBJellyGames
chellymil
May 30 @ 8:46 PM EDT
The possibilities are endless!! Language, storytelling, gbl in all subjects, biomes, math ahhh not enough characters!!
#Minecraftedu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:46 PM EDT
It seems that way, but it's really not! I'm developing a workshop and course with
@yallsop
EtAl to support easy integration
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @kwsmead, @chellymil, @yallsop
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Did this w/ Ss, had to find pattern: /fill ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ dirt /fill ~ ~ ~ ~1 ~1 ~1 dirt etc. Creates growing pattern of cubes
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Haha, sorry ,did not know I wasnt following you. Growing my
#PLN
, Yeah!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @DebbiSab
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:48 PM EDT
But I agree, the stress from the top related to Standardized Testing doesn't allow a lot of freedom. Makes it tough
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @kwsmead, @chellymil
BBTNB
May 30 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A4 - I wish
https://t.co/ijhTMp69Tx
sorted their lessons easier or completely differently. Rough navigation when searching.
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:48 PM EDT
I know right! So hard to express ideas clearly.
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @chellymil
kwsmead
May 30 @ 8:48 PM EDT
We did an Ancient Rome project where Ss had to create a Roman town. Worked out great.
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Just gave myself an idea w/ hollow fill commands and water buckets for capacity! Yeah baby I love this chat!
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Math: Use code or build commands such as /fill to create growing patterns, explore volume, capactiy, area, perimerter.
#MinecraftEDU
vicpasquantonio
May 30 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Lesson's author looks vaguely familiar ;-) Thank you so much, Garrett! And yes, this lesson would work for so many subjects
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @NewsHour, @NewsHourExtra
DebbiSab
May 30 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Me too. Blowing my mind the amount of educators & all the places they are from.
#PLN
#MinecraftEDU
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Haha, sorry ,did not know I wasnt following you. Growing my
#PLN
, Yeah!
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @DebbiSab
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5 - What are your favorite Minecraft and Non-Minecraft Resources around coding, logical thinking and Comp Sci?
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q5 - What are your favorite Minecraft and Non-Minecraft Resources around coding, logical thinking and Comp Sci?
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:50 PM EDT
I love lessons like that, the next step is to gamify Rome. Def a coloseum for PvP and maybe quests inside of city w/ NPCs
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @kwsmead
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:50 PM EDT
I WANT YOU for the
#PLN
:D haha
#MinecraftEdu
Expand, Encourage and Empower eachother!
In reply to @DebbiSab
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Hahah! Nice one! Glad you got the reference. We don't have a Canadian version of that do we? :D XD
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BBTNB, @DebbiSab
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:52 PM EDT
1st tool I learned to use for coding was
#SNAP
! Low barrier to entry, but I havent reached the ceiling yet
#MinecraftEDU
@moenig
dan_bowen
May 30 @ 8:53 PM EDT
I used visual basic
#MinecraftEDU
and got kids to hack premade games
In reply to @MGrundel, @moenig
thomarie
May 30 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A5 I find Python to be an excellent language for Ss to be able to "read" the code
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Awesome! Were you able to incorporate any CT Mindset / code thinking into the mix? How could you going forward?
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @kwsmead
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:54 PM EDT
My personal next endevour in Coding is Hacking and Hardware. Got my Mentors
@davezirk
and
@chrischampion
#MinecraftEDU
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A5 the new
#MinecraftEdu
Code Builder's partners
@gotynker
@MSMakeCode
and
@scratch
as well as
@Raspberry_Pi
offer AMAZING resources!
In reply to @gotynker, @MSMakeCode, @scratch, @Raspberry_Pi
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Start with tutorials that allow ss to create magic within the game and it's a great way to get kids
#hooked
#MinecraftEdu
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A5 the new
#MinecraftEdu
Code Builder's partners
@gotynker
@MSMakeCode
and
@scratch
as well as
@Raspberry_Pi
offer AMAZING resources!
In reply to @gotynker, @MSMakeCode, @scratch, @Raspberry_Pi
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:57 PM EDT
OUTRO Recap Who you are: Name, Role & Location. What response, resource or comment from tonight’s
#Minecraftedu
Chat really inspired you?
chellymil
May 30 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Im really interested in getting to know more about
@Raspberry_Pi
and
#minecraftedu
In reply to @PBJellyGames, @gotynker, @MSMakeCode, @scratch, @Raspberry_Pi, @Raspberry_Pi
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Some current and future projects around
#Coding
and
#Stem
#MinecraftEdu
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Sounds interesting, do you have any additional resources?
#MinecraftEDU
In reply to @Maperez324, @PBJellyGames
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A5 - Non
#MinecraftEdu
I like
@Microsoft
@TouchDevelop
which offers some unique coding basic lessons around game design. We need more tho
BBTNB
May 30 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Off to binge watch House of Cards Season 5. If I don't report to work I'm sure my boss will understand!
#Netflix
Good Night
#MinecraftEDU
!
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Ahhhahh it is "They always get their Man" Or Woman to be politically correct
#MinecraftEdu
XD
In reply to @BBTNB, @DebbiSab
PBJellyGames
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:58 PM EDT
OMG That made me laugh so hard! You ROCK!
#MinecraftEdu
In reply to @bobbylox, @chellymil, @TCDSB
MGrundel
- Moderator
May 30 @ 8:58 PM EDT
1 feature I'd love to see w/
#MinecraftEDU
is intergration w/ microcontrollers/processors like
#Arduino
#Microbit
or
#raspberrypi
+ sensors
chellymil
May 30 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Rachelle. Teacher grade 4/5.
@TCDSB
looking forward to playing with hardware on
#MinecraftEDU
