#MinecraftEDU Archive

nathan_stevens Jul 12 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@MGrundel A0 Nathan, Hawaiian roll, the Internet, and Nate the great series #minecraftedu

Mr_Ullman Jul 12 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Jordan, 5th grade T from Princeton, NJ. Favorite book series? Mine is The Dark Tower by @StephenKing #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Q0: Good Morning, Evening - Please introduce yourself: Name, Role, Location & Favorite Book Series #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/pACsMl6hXq

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens Great Children’s series! How about an adult series? #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@Mr_Ullman @StephenKing Love the Dark Tower Series. Hated waiting for books 5-7 to come out after Wizard in the Glass! #minecraftedu

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi #Minecraftedu, Mark, Author, from New York here

mr_isaacs Jul 12 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author hey Mark!! #minecraftedu

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#Minecraftedu, Just started reading Red Rising by Pierce Brown, but I love the Dark Tower series, hated the ending

nathan_stevens Jul 12 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@MGrundel I am perpetually 6 years old so no #minecraftedu I do like the pirate books especially play like a pirate by @jedikermit

mr_isaacs Jul 12 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Steve from NJ. I teach game design and development to awesome middle schoolers and I'm a #minecraft mentor. #minecraftedu

Catherine_D2013 Jul 12 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hey #MinecraftEDU Cathy gr 3 teacher from the Canada. My fav series has to be the Harry Potter series.

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Two of my favorite Minecraft Series! #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/rdJcMBOpyc

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Mark Grundel, 5th Grade T from NJ. I love Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time Series, also Game of Thrones! #MinecraftEDU

sfaywolfe Jul 12 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Sean Fay-Wolfe, Author from Rhode Island here #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @jedikermit Haven’t picked that one up yet. I have #XPLAP and #TLAP. Need to get Play! #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs Welcome buddy! What’s your favorite book series? #MinecraftEDU

nathan_stevens Jul 12 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@MGrundel @jedikermit play is by far my favorite #minecraftedu

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hi #MinecraftEDU, Andrew, teacher, Survival Explorer, like The Baroque Cycle

BBTNB Jul 12 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hi guys. Ben from NB Canada grade 6-12 tech. #MinecraftEdu

Catherine_D2013 Jul 12 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@MGrundel oh boy if the book series is anything like the show, husband loves GOT and so I end up watching. Crazy season finale #Minecraftedu

Mr_Ullman Jul 12 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@aforgrave and if it ain't baroque, don't fix it! #minecraftedu #badpun

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @jedikermit Thanks for the Rec! Willl def pick it up. Can’t go wrong w/ any of the @burgessdave publications! #MinecraftEDU

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1: Ts - In what ways does Minecraft spark students’ interest in literacy? #Minecraftedu https://t.co/ez9eExr9Dq

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@Mr_Ullman An amazing read, by Neil Stephenson. Newton, The Royal Society, pirates, currency, the New World, MIT, … #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@BBTNB Welcome Ben! Glad you could join. DO you have a favorite book series? #MinecraftEDU

sfaywolfe Jul 12 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q1 (for Students): How has Minecraft got you excited to read or write? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/loL0j8hN9g

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@aforgrave @Mr_Ullman Neil Stephenson, did he write Snow Crash? #MinecraftEDU

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#Minecraftedu I like that Ss can build what they read!

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q1: Student - How has Minecraft got you excited to read or write? #Minecraftedu https://t.co/uO4b1KrxUO

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q1: In what ways does Minecraft spark students’ interest in literacy? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/fcGOuoKlNa

nathan_stevens Jul 12 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author A1 minecraft inspired the setting and characters that lead to great creative stories #minecraftedu

GeekMomAndSon Jul 12 @ 8:12 PM EDT

We R here @Microsoft #Vancouver store tweeting live for todays #MinecraftEDU chat! 2 #geeks in a candy store lol! https://t.co/0I2VGJ8R4H

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A0 #minecraftedu Hello my Minecraft friends! Garrett Z here from Ontario Canada. Minecraft Serious Game Dev and helper of all things MC

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author #Minecraftedu, but can they write what they build?

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:13 PM EDT

#minecraftedu https://t.co/iUHBztjTIw

participatelrn Jul 12 @ 7:59 PM EDT

#MineCraftEd is one minute away! Get more out of the conversation w/ your PLN at https://t.co/1Fik20WsU8

BBTNB Jul 12 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: This remarkable use of #MinecraftEdu in a literacy classroom by an Apple Distinguished Educator in Canada! https://t.co/gwbiHU91aC

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@GeekMomAndSon @Microsoft Please use the #MinecraftEDU hashtag, love to hear #stuvoice!

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: #MinecraftEDU The Minecraft Handbooks and related non-fiction are a wonderful invitation to draw students in to reading for information.

PBJellyGames - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @MarkC_Author And Great Learning Adventures to Develop as well :D #minecraftedu

nathan_stevens Jul 12 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author A1 students can be replicas of historic scenes that students can write about what happens #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1: Remember, Literacy encompasses Speaking and Listening too. Minecraft def can get kids talking, sharing/presenting . #MinecraftEDU

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens #Minecraftedu What kind of things have you built? It would be cool if you could share them with other Ts somehow

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author Great Q. I have had Ss build first and journal as they go (non-fiction) as well as create narratives for setting #MinecraftEDU

Catherine_D2013 Jul 12 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1 used Minecraft quite a bit with my read alouds. I've had my littles build homes for characters from book & explain why suit #minecraftedu

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: #MinecraftEDU Minecraft fiction provides learners with a great study of narrative, character, setting, conflict, plot

mr_isaacs Jul 12 @ 8:17 PM EDT

This made me think of @nathan_stevens @iwearthecrowns @MagicPantsJones #minecraftedu https://t.co/oFANRjZhoh

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1: #MinecraftEDU Role-play and simulation of historic events coupled with journalling as individuals in the time period is a great strategy

GeekMomAndSon Jul 12 @ 8:17 PM EDT

With #Minecraft-themed books kids R reading something they love & are interested in, huge retention! #minecraftEDU https://t.co/5u0laj5MSH

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q1: In what ways does Minecraft spark students’ interest in literacy? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/fcGOuoKlNa

mr_isaacs Jul 12 @ 8:17 PM EDT

I teach game design and digital storytelling and narrative is so important in games. Builds interest in writing literacy #minecraftedu

Catherine_D2013 Jul 12 @ 8:18 PM EDT

told this story before. MC was a vehicle to help Ss in my class had anxieties about speaking aloud. helped her find her voice #minecraftedu

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@Catherine_D2013 #Minecraftedu how did it help her, she used Minecraft builds to do her talking for her?

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@aforgrave I also love the idea of recreating setting from a text. Forces Ss to close read, pick out important details, #MinecraftEDU

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A1: #MinecraftEDU Learners can write step-by-step instructions on how to build complicated contraptions — or communicate verbally via video

kellifaywolfe Jul 12 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@GeekMomAndSon @MGrundel Retention is an underrated virtue that MC excels at #MinecraftEdu

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q2: Ts - What ideas do you have to bring in your favorite elements of MC into your own writing? #Minecraftedu https://t.co/KEVC8Jb6bo

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@aforgrave Yes! Or create a YouTube Video and share via ScreenCast! #MinecraftEDU

BBTNB Jul 12 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Digital literacy is the knowledge, skills, and behaviors used with a broad range of dig devices seen as network devices. #MinecraftEdu

Catherine_D2013 Jul 12 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author when she was part of a team, she was able to talk about her part of the design. Felt comfortable sharing #minecraftedu

nathan_stevens Jul 12 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author A2 like minecraft, each part of the writing process is important and has a reason to be there #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Remember to review and answer Student Questions as well. How else can we empathize with our most important stakeholders! #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q2: Student - What ideas do you have to bring your favorite elements of Minecraft into your writing? #Minecraftedu https://t.co/1Pzu3eIt02

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q2: How do game play elements of Minecraft develop literary skills? #Minecraftedu https://t.co/ssCieozkvP

Catherine_D2013 Jul 12 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Love this idea! Instructional writing, having to describe the steps #Minecraftedu https://t.co/pZSa8MksDP

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A1: #MinecraftEDU Learners can write step-by-step instructions on how to build complicated contraptions — or communicate verbally via video

PomegranateLab Jul 12 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Nice! Thanks for the shout out. Yay for #minecraftedu! @davidwlowell @RebelMouse

sfaywolfe Jul 12 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q2 Students: How do gameplay elements of Minecraft develop literary skills? #minecraftedu https://t.co/y89jTe6j5f

GeekMomAndSon Jul 12 @ 8:25 PM EDT

YESSSS @MarkC_Author & @MGrundel!! #Minecraft book series for Parents & Teacher fans would be awesome! #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/eIn1QsAvwo

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens Great Children’s series! How about an adult series? #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2: Minecraft is an exercise is #designthinking. The writing process is very similar, empathize, iterate, prototype, test. #MinecraftEDU

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2 #Minecraftedu I think there is a natural narrative to the exploration game-play mode of MC, similar to narrative in reading, helps?

BBTNB Jul 12 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2- With the new chalkboards and NPCs you can easily create adventure games and quests heavily supported by written word. #MinecraftEdu

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@GeekMomAndSon @MGrundel #Minecraftedu, I wonder if publishers would embrace this?

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I would love to see an adult series for #Minecraft. @johnmillerEDU & @cscottsy have #MinecraftLab #minecraftEDU https://t.co/VIc0RTsttS

GeekMomAndSon Jul 12 @ 8:25 PM EDT
YESSSS @MarkC_Author & @MGrundel!! #Minecraft book series for Parents & Teacher fans would be awesome! #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/eIn1QsAvwo
- MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:03 PM EDT
  
  @nathan_stevens Great Children’s series! How about an adult series? #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@BBTNB Throw in the Camera and Portfolio for Story Telling/Narrative as well! #MinecraftEDU

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@MGrundel @BBTNB #Minecraftedu that tool for importing images into MC would be a great addition for this, don’t remember the name

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author @GeekMomAndSon Great Question, but a very niche market. Maybe in 5-10 years when all these kids grow up #MinecraftEDU

BBTNB Jul 12 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2- Perhaps even create a Bard's Tale or legendary songs from triumphs within the game and it's legendary mobs & heroes! #MinecraftEdu

sfaywolfe Jul 12 @ 8:29 PM EDT

The exploration nature of MC opens the brain to the possibilities of world building #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author @BBTNB TinkerCad? Along with either MCEdit or the WorldEdit Mod. #MinecraftEDU

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3: Ts - How can Minecraft's social atmosphere inspire literary discussion among students? #Minecraftedu https://t.co/tAgjDuOka8

GeekMomAndSon Jul 12 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Amazzzing, ... yes!!!!#taketheonlineofflinetobooks #thentolego #bigbuilds #tellstories with #minecraft #minecraftEDU https://t.co/Nkrk8tYKkc

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#Minecraftedu I like that Ss can build what they read!

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author @BBTNB Yes! @creatubbles has a Forge Mod for importing student art work. #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q3: Student - How can Minecraft be used to discuss your learning? #Minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q3: How can Minecraft's social atmosphere inspire literary discussion among students? #Minecraftedu https://t.co/PWvzZbt2g2

sfaywolfe Jul 12 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q3 (for Ss): How can MC be used to discuss your learning? #minecraftedu https://t.co/cck0MlYYXX

itsmeSpiri Jul 12 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi #minecraftedu friends Spiri joining in from NC, on the beach enjoying a gorgeous sunset https://t.co/oenHbLH0ck

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Minecraft is a social game and should be played among friends. Encourage Ss to share/discuss builds and thinking w/ peers #MinecraftEDU

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: #Minecraftedu book clubs naturally create discussion, maybe MC can be used as such, collaboratively building what was in the book?

itsmeSpiri Jul 12 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A1)Passion for the game of Minecraft drives reading & writing, Ss persevere more because they care about the task #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: Student - MC has become such a social phenomenon on YouTube. Encourage Ss to share & comment on social media like YouTube #MinecraftEDU

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Mark: “should be played among friends …” Can you clarify this? #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/I59hJqsDfT

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Minecraft is a social game and should be played among friends. Encourage Ss to share/discuss builds and thinking w/ peers #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Welcome Spiri! It looks beautiful in NC. Enjoy it, glad you would take time to chat w/ us for #MinecraftEDU

itsmeSpiri Jul 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A2)Get Ss reading and writing, give them a real-world task they care about, gives sense of agency through the power of play #minecraftedu

BBTNB Jul 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3- When students explain the inspiration for their creations they refer to literature & media others know. A common story. #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@aforgrave We’re all friends here. For EDU purposes, classmates. But I believe we develop strong relationship globally as well #MinecraftEDU

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3: #Minecraftedu I’ve seen multiple Ss doing video report on subjects in MC, showing off build & how it is related to subject, on Utube

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Reading for detail? Re-enacting? Machinima? #MinecraftEDU @MarkC_Author https://t.co/4IrBqMhlOE

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: #Minecraftedu book clubs naturally create discussion, maybe MC can be used as such, collaboratively building what was in the book?

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@MGrundel @aforgrave #Minecraftedu its as fun once playing MC with people from France, Brazil, Poland, using Google Translate to talk

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@BBTNB Love idea of a common story. Recently I heard the term Vision Story. Could apply to this. Whats the vision of the build #MinecraftEDU

itsmeSpiri Jul 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@MGrundel @PBJellyGames You guys are true #EduHeroes, always a pleasure, the gangs here too #minecraftedu https://t.co/iAfZs4kI4D

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@MGrundel I think I was wondering more about the “should” in that phrase. #MinecraftEDU Should friends play MC? Should ONLY friends play?

GeekMomAndSon Jul 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT

LOVE an #overheard in #Minecraft theme! All the crazy & amazing things our kids say while playing, lol #minecraftEDU https://t.co/koPAtL3bh1

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@GeekMomAndSon @MGrundel #Minecraftedu, I wonder if publishers would embrace this?

sfaywolfe Jul 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@aforgrave @MGrundel MC is an environment which kids are familiar with and thus more open to sharing w/ each other. #Minecraftedu

itsmeSpiri Jul 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A2b)Learning is doing, failure is reframed as iteration, a mistake isn't final, teaches Ss a lesson, necessary part of journey #minecraftedu

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4: Ts What is best way 2 create lessons in MC that r fun & informative for kids & manageable for Ts? #Minecraftedu https://t.co/Yrb0u5oP4X

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH We Need to Meet Ss where they are. YouTubers are new celebs. Lets encourage Ss to leave a positive digitalfootprint #MinecraftEDU

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#Minecraftedu I imagine Ss book reports created in MC are pretty incredible to see

itsmeSpiri Jul 12 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A3) Ss are excited to share their stories, challenges and achievements w/peers, excited to help another #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Wow! That is so powerful! Taking a classic novel by Gary Paulsen and then building it in Minecraft #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/bQZ3vYX5Ix

rmcoplon Jul 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@MGrundel Asked my 12-y-o son. He says it makes him want to write stories about surviving in the wild, like Hatchet.

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q4 Rephrased: What are the characteristics of a successful #MinecraftEDU learning activity?

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q4: Student - How would you like to see yourself learning reading and writing using Minecraft? #Minecraftedu https://t.co/uBzZJXZDJj

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q4: What is the best way to create lessons in Minecraft that are fun and informative for kids and manageable for teachers? #Minecraftedu

sfaywolfe Jul 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q4 (Ss): How would you like to see yourself learning reading & writing in MC? #minecraftedu https://t.co/b2gNQVowT4

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: #Minecraftedu how do you create lessons in MC if you are new to teaching or new to the game? Where do you find examples

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@aforgrave No. I think MC helps develop friendships, especially among Ss w/ social disabilities. #MinecraftEDU

itsmeSpiri Jul 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Saw a guy, in the ocean w/ iPhone playing Pokemon today, I was so nervous for him 😳 #intensegamer #Minecraftedu

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Wondering if “lessons” in #MinecraftEDU is too directive? How can we best help students unpack the learning? https://t.co/BGCgq7c0jj

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q4: What is the best way to create lessons in Minecraft that are fun and informative for kids and manageable for teachers? #Minecraftedu

MrRussoRH Jul 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Q4: ask Ss what they are interested in learning more about and how MC could be used to pursue it. #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Agreed. Teaching is an Art. I believe lessons can be skillfully crafted and extracted from gameplay. #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/4lVa3jYsSO

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Wondering if “lessons” in #MinecraftEDU is too directive? How can we best help students unpack the learning? https://t.co/BGCgq7c0jj
- MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT
  
  Q4: What is the best way to create lessons in Minecraft that are fun and informative for kids and manageable for teachers? #Minecraftedu

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH #Minecraftedu, that’s a great idea, put the students in the driver’s seat for their learning

dianepeterson01 Jul 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Jumping in late #minecraftedu chat. A1: I've seen Ss incredibly excited to read of their MC passion in novels. @sfaywolfe is inspiring!

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: What have YOU learned from #MinecraftEDU? What do you see learners drawing from their exposure to the game? Why #Minecraft?

Catherine_D2013 Jul 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@MGrundel I always try to tie it to something we are doing in class - building bridges in science, Array city in math #minecraftedu

itsmeSpiri Jul 12 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A3) It's a common bond for many, gifted Ss can interact & appreciate reg Ed Ss, gives them sense of belonging, camaraderie #MinecraftEDU

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT

How will you know when #MinecraftEDU becomes “work” for students, rather than “play” ? How can you avoid this?

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@dianepeterson01 We have 2 great authors, each with incredible series! Both Self Published on Amazon! #minecraftedu https://t.co/yB6Rgm4k4H

Catherine_D2013 Jul 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@aforgrave @MGrundel I try to pose things as a challenge, have Ss use MC to work it out #minecraftedu

Allegro1225 Jul 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Imagine the potential...what if they integrated Pokemon w/ historical locations & info? :D #minecraftedu #allthingsarelessons

itsmeSpiri Jul 12 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri I don't know, he was pretty intense, I thought he's going to drop phone or drown #Minecraftedu

GeekMomAndSon Jul 12 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Character studies (oral discussions & written), book reviews and block by block coloring for the y'ers #minecraftEDU https://t.co/br32XN3sqE

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4: Ts What is best way 2 create lessons in MC that r fun & informative for kids & manageable for Ts? #Minecraftedu https://t.co/Yrb0u5oP4X

sfaywolfe Jul 12 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@aforgrave @MGrundel MC ED is a joint effort between students and teachers... both need to be involved for best results #Minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@aforgrave Great Qs. Had this discussion w/ @PBJellyGames yesterday. We must begin w/ T training on #GBL before moving into #MinecraftEDU

dianepeterson01 Jul 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2 #minecraftedu Game play skills in literacy show up in sequential thought process & steps toward conclusions

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@GeekMomAndSon #Minecraftedu I like this!

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT

“Gym” locations are based on historical /sites of interest. Incidental learning happens. #MinecraftEDU @Allegro1225 https://t.co/IuGhiYvv3Q

Allegro1225 Jul 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Imagine the potential...what if they integrated Pokemon w/ historical locations & info? :D #minecraftedu #allthingsarelessons

itsmeSpiri Jul 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@Allegro1225 yYes! We were talking about how much this will change Edu & the future of game playing #MinecraftEDU

sfaywolfe Jul 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@dianepeterson01 Thank you! Glad to have you in the chat! #minecraftedu

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q5: Ts - What resources do you need to create literary lessons, using Mc? Where can u find resources? #Minecraftedu https://t.co/TXwMJPdCnq

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@dianepeterson01 #Minecraftedu do you think this transfers to writing skills, organization of thoughts???

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@Catherine_D2013 Yes, for some challenge is perceived as work, while for others it is play. Ts job is to frame it as fun #MinecraftEDU

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@MGrundel Ouch. You said training. @PBJellyGames #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@Allegro1225 @itsmeSpiri I was thinking about PokeMonGo today. Could it be used in an EDU way, such as for #GeoCaching? #MinecraftEDU

itsmeSpiri Jul 12 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH It was scary, he was so caught up in the game, I wasn't sure if I'd have to dive in a rescue him! #Minecraftedu

Adina_Belseth Jul 12 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@MGrundel @Allegro1225 @itsmeSpiri a choose your own adventure story #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q5: Student - Have you seen any examples (YouTube) that could be used to help teach lit in Minecraft? #Minecraftedu https://t.co/C0dOkHksXT

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q5: What resources do you need to create lit lessons, using MC? Where can you turn 4 these resources? #Minecraftedu https://t.co/UxNzgJEjOQ

sfaywolfe Jul 12 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q5 (Ss): Have you seen any YouTube vids, etc, that could help teach literacy in MC? #minecraftedu https://t.co/y2Ezn3YitR

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@Allegro1225 Have you played #PokemonGo precursor, #Ingress? It uses same geolocations. #MinecraftEDU @itsmeSpiri https://t.co/a2OxH38TgP

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@sfaywolfe @aforgrave Yeah, you got to play the game. “Give’s You Street Cred” - @HikariKishi #MinecraftEDU

GeekMomAndSon Jul 12 @ 8:54 PM EDT

BEST #minecraft authors R here #LIVE, we R so lucky! Great place to buy their whole book sets: @Costco #minecraftEDU https://t.co/XPdD9JwOAV

MGrundel - Moderator Jul 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@dianepeterson01 We have 2 great authors, each with incredible series! Both Self Published on Amazon! #minecraftedu https://t.co/yB6Rgm4k4H

itsmeSpiri Jul 12 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@MGrundel @Allegro1225 Absolutely! Great way to intro new unit to Ss by having them find & seek items to solve unit puzzle #MinecraftEDU

dianepeterson01 Jul 12 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A4 #minecraftedu I've barely dabbled in MC but MC Essential Handbooks are helpful. That & my Ss explaining as I read #elementiachronicles 👍

Catherine_D2013 Jul 12 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@MGrundel I think that's where knowing your Ss their interests, likes can play a part #minecraftedu

dianepeterson01 Jul 12 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@MGrundel Thank you! I'm adding to my collection! #minecraftedu

sfaywolfe Jul 12 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@dianepeterson01 Students retain 95% of what they teach to others #MinecraftEDU

Catherine_D2013 Jul 12 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@MarkC_Author I think you need to look to the #minecraftedu community. Many are awesome about sharing ideas and resources

aforgrave Jul 12 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@Allegro1225 @itsmeSpiri That’s the promise of Augmented Reality — layers of history, culture, story laid over reality. #MinecraftEDU

itsmeSpiri Jul 12 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@aforgrave @Allegro1225 So true! #Word #minecraftEDU

GeekMomAndSon Jul 12 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Will send you examples, collecting for awhile. Some REAL zingers for a book, lol!#overheardinminecraft #minecraftEDU https://t.co/84zDRmAiaU

MarkC_Author Jul 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@GeekMomAndSon #Minecraftedu I like this!