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MoistBrownies Mar 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Remebering even the simplest phrases can be harder for me, especially when moving into more complex things. #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Has anyone ever used social media tools, like @SkypeClassroom to have real conversations w/ Ss or classes around the globe? #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs Welcome to the chat Steve! #MinecraftED

Manna_Prescher Mar 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1.Trying to pronounce the words correctly, and knowing the different meanings of the words.Being able to create sentences. #minecraftED

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@ConnorKropp Thanks Connor! #minecraftED

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@Catherine_D2013 Awesome always love to hear from you!! #MinecraftEd

jtbr1919 Mar 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Hey! John, Student! I couldn't see any tweets for a while! #MineCraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@Catherine_D2013 Welcome Cathy, love when you “creep” into our conversations. #MinecraftEd

MmeM27 Mar 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: also keeping class in target language can be a challenge I find too @irvspanish #MinecraftEd

BBTNB Mar 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1 - New Brunswick is officially bilingual French/English and for English Ss it is difficult to use vocab --> sentences. #MinecraftED

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@jtbr1919 Welcome John! Happy to have you!! #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:14 PM EDT

It's very beneficial to hammer the basic concepts down before moving on! Great thoughts! #MinecraftEd https://t.co/lEevic7uUv

MoistBrownies Mar 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Remebering even the simplest phrases can be harder for me, especially when moving into more complex things. #MinecraftEd

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@MGrundel We do have #CoffeeEduNJ scheduled for 11am Sat at DragonFly Music and Coffee Cafe in Somerville if you can make it #minecraftEd

Catherine_D2013 Mar 15 @ 8:14 PM EDT

With the new Skype in the classroom I think it has a translator piece I heard #Minecrafted https://t.co/ZOlBnMByr6

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Has anyone ever used social media tools, like @SkypeClassroom to have real conversations w/ Ss or classes around the globe? #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:14 PM EDT

What strategies can we employ to build and expand upon our current vocal in language learning? #MinecraftED https://t.co/foaV1zHP4Y

DevonPKelly Mar 15 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Being able to create sentences with the vocabulary words we have learned. #MinecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@MmeM27 Yes that is one of the most difficult things I run into on a daily basis! Trying to make it authentic! #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: My greatest challenge when learning foreign language is that I still think in English, not foreign language. #MinecraftED

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs @ednado I am going down south to BaconBytes. #MinecraftED

MmeM27 Mar 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@MGrundel try to use games/apps/tech relevant to our sts lives #MinecraftEd which we have done, trying 2 find new/more ways 2 apply 2 class

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@Catherine_D2013 speaking of @skype and #MinecraftED There's a #minecraft mentor prog avail through https://t.co/RcarG4pPUa @microsoft_edu

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2 Teachers How do virtual worlds like Minecraft positively/ negatively impact on those challenges? #MinecraftEd https://t.co/74czOViwqq

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2 - Students - How do Minecraft and other games make learning languages more relevant and engaging? #minecrafted https://t.co/lzbJAjsC9i

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@jtbr1919 Glad you were able to get in the chat, another great student voice! #stuvoice #MinecraftEd

itsmeSpiri - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1b) conjugation of verbs... tough #MinecraftEd

bryannasandvik Mar 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: Minecraft can be creative or competitive which makes it versatile for all students to be engaged in #MinecraftED

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Looks like @participatelrn is back up and running - those guys are good :) https://t.co/PU4FFtycNc #MineCraftEd

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Looks like @participatelrn is back up and running - those guys are good :) https://t.co/dExej3hIMA #MineCraftEd

jtbr1919 Mar 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: Though, not a teacher, I think it would be easier for kids to be transfixed and listening! #MineCraftEd

MathCraftPLC Mar 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

#MinecraftEd I wont be able to make it today but I have my students write and film movies in minecraft https://t.co/UNqYVqnC0o

MmeM27 Mar 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@MGrundel @SkypeClassroom yes, with other classes in our board. difficult 2 sync up with diff time zones and school schdls #minecrafted

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@bryannasandvik Such an impressive response here!! #MinecraftEd

itsmeSpiri - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2) Play is a universal language, use imagination, creativity & problem solving skills #MinecraftEd

Manna_Prescher Mar 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: It makes Spanish interesting. It lets students show off their creativity and let's students learn and work together. #minecraftED

JacksonGosse Mar 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2:They help to keep us interested by using games we enjoy to play. We're always excited to play #MinecraftEd and we learn at the same time.

SophieTS1 Mar 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: games help me to focus and be engaged in the activity. That helps me learn the material better #MinecraftEd

kregpurvis Mar 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 I feel like students learn better through minecraft because it provides a fun environment where we can learn from each other #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:18 PM EDT

This is amazing! Have you ever thought of filming in a foreign language? #MinecraftEd https://t.co/kOqFbtoIRt

MathCraftPLC Mar 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

#MinecraftEd I wont be able to make it today but I have my students write and film movies in minecraft https://t.co/UNqYVqnC0o

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q2: Ts - How do virtual worlds like Minecraft positively or negatively impact on those challenges? #MinecraftED https://t.co/W8J2bZBfuN

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Student: Minecraft is an amazing tool that helps to engage students of all ages with nearly limitless potential! #minecrafted

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q2: Ts - How do virtual worlds like Minecraft positively or negatively impact on those challenges? #MinecraftED https://t.co/OoHOchqA4L

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Great thought Bryanna! #MinecraftED https://t.co/yvwrnXechi

bryannasandvik Mar 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: Minecraft can be creative or competitive which makes it versatile for all students to be engaged in #MinecraftED

BBTNB Mar 15 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 - Everyone seems to just relax a little bit more when they are an 8-bit character crafting tools! :) #MinecraftEd

michaelguidinge Mar 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: it makes it more engaging bc it reinforces the object-word connection by building the object/thing that goes w/ the word #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: I found this great article on learning English w/ #Minecraft https://t.co/KQvC00vtRi #MinecraftED

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Exactly! Making learning fun! #MinecraftED https://t.co/f0cMcIabry

JacksonGosse Mar 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2:They help to keep us interested by using games we enjoy to play. We're always excited to play #MinecraftEd and we learn at the same time.

DevonPKelly Mar 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: It allows high school kids to have both a fun and learning experience with a difficult language. #minecraftED

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: Minecraft allows for a student-centered environment where creativity and collaboration are rewarded both in-game and irl #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: I found this great article on learning English w/ #Minecraft https://t.co/aXO9xSZR0O #MinecraftED

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: I found this great article on learning English w/ #Minecraft #MinecraftED https://t.co/Uhyjto2Zuh

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: I found this great article on learning English w/ #Minecraft #MinecraftED https://t.co/KQvC00vtRi

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@michaelguidinge A very well thought out response here Mike! Super impressive!! #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@michaelguidinge Amazing connection Mike! That's the goal of #MinecraftED

MathCraftPLC Mar 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Its really fun and frustrating. Skills in EL are the same way as in theater #Minecrafted and writing skills r learned with script writing

8fb7522841524f5 Mar 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: It makes Spanish more exciting and gets kids more involved. It also makes learning Spanish a lot easier for visual learners #MinecraftEd

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: I don't know much about teaching foreign languages but would say that the engagement factor and creativity would be pluses #minecrafted

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@MathCraftPLC Jim, can you share how you film your movies w/ Students, Jamestown and Titanic were great! #MinecraftED

meganlavigne17 Mar 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A.o megan Lavigne. In MN student of @irvspanish #minecraftED

MmeM27 Mar 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: sts can show understanding of learned concepts in new way. Can show creativity. Become problem solvers. #MinecraftED

tisinaction Mar 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: Increase the engagement and something different from the traditional methods #minecrafted

MoistBrownies Mar 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: It gets students who would normally not interact, an incentive to get work done, as it's essentially a game. #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@8fb7522841524f5 Visual connections to terms and words is KEY! That is one of the many reasons #minecrafted is so effective!

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs I see #compsci and #coding as a foreign language, can you speak to that in games and #Minecraft #MinecraftEd

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@MGrundel @EdnaDO right - the competing event! We can divide and conquer! #minecraftED

MmeM27 Mar 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: I will be presenting on this with a colleague @OMLTA in a couple of weeks #MinecraftED

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@meganlavigne17 @irvspanish Welcome to the chat Megan! Glad to hear your voice! #minecrafted

MathCraftPLC Mar 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@MGrundel Yes my dream is to take over Japan #MinecraftED

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@MoistBrownies Great response here Will! Thanks for your input!! #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@MoistBrownies This is very true! Great response! #minecrafted

meganlavigne17 Mar 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A.1 trying to pronounce the new vowels and learning their meanings #minecraftED

paeslee_leona Mar 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2: Minecraft helps me become immersed in a predominately Spanish speaking world- I can think in Spanish, not just translate. #MinecraftEd

participatelrn Mar 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Apologies 4 earlier disruption. Back to normal now! #reflectiveteacher #2PencilChat #tntechchat #gtchat #divergED #MineCraftEd #GAHSFBCHAT

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@MathCraftPLC @MGrundel Its great to have goals! 😂 #MinecraftEd

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@MGrundel Good point! In that regard #minecraft is a perfect tool for introducing the 'language' in a scalable manner #minecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@paeslee_leona Welcome Paeslee! Great response here!! #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Always good to start small and build up from there! #MinecraftED https://t.co/uXvRjzfSm8

MathCraftPLC Mar 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@MGrundel Yes my dream is to take over Japan #MinecraftED

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@paeslee_leona Great answer paeslee! #MinecraftED

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3: What Foreign Language Learning Standards are best facilitated with games like Minecraft? Why? #MinecraftEd https://t.co/eM7AuB3etP

michaelguidinge Mar 15 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@MmeM27 I am a student #MinecraftEd

meganlavigne17 Mar 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2. It makes learnig more engaging so i dont fall into auto pilot when learning. Also, i look forward to spanish! #minecraftED

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3: Has anyone ever played #Minecraft in a foreign language speaking server? Collaborate and build w/ others in another lang? #MinecraftED

jtbr1919 Mar 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3: I would believe that it would be hard to make letters/symbols that are more curved and rounded, rather than blocky. #MineCraftEd

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@MGrundel use of Command Blocks and #redstone provide great intro to comp thinking #compsci #coding #minecrafterscancode #minecraftED

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@meganlavigne17 Great to hear Meagan!! Love that #Minecraft has that effect!! #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Here's Q3: for any students following my account #MinecraftED https://t.co/igCRFJYXfl

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3: What Foreign Language Learning Standards are best facilitated with games like Minecraft? Why? #MinecraftEd https://t.co/eM7AuB3etP

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Q3: All - What Foreign Language Learning Standards are best facilitated w/ games like Minecraft? Why? #MineCraftED https://t.co/afEIZFMf8r

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: All five FL strands can be facilitated with Minecraft. #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: I see Ss being immersed in foreign language, collaborate in foreign lang and write descriptions on signs/books in 2nd lang #MinecraftED

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: Communication Standard 1.3: Students present information... https://t.co/NyZfpFLjZP #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs @MGrundel I'd love to learn more about #CommandBlocks in #MinecraftED

michaelguidinge Mar 15 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I think that minecraft works best with vocab and seeing how vocab can actually be applied in the virtual and real world #MinecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: Cultures 2.2: demonstrate an understanding of relationship btwn products & perspectives of culture https://t.co/CvwNF05uEI #MinecraftEd

MmeM27 Mar 15 @ 8:27 PM EDT

used it for simple Wr tasks using signs. Will use for reading tasks soon too. Would like to woke on spoken interaction as well #MinecraftED

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@michaelguidinge Absolutely Mike! #MinecraftED

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@ConnorKropp @MGrundel I've been playing around a bit with #commandBlocks - very cool and easy to get started #MineCraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: Communication 1.1: Ss engage in conversations, provide & obtain info and exchange opinions https://t.co/GiQaYuzlhy #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT

I think this is an AMAZING idea! #MinecraftEd https://t.co/6OJgx5mnkr

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3: Has anyone ever played #Minecraft in a foreign language speaking server? Collaborate and build w/ others in another lang? #MinecraftED

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@ConnorKropp @MGrundel certainly fun to summon skeletons from the sky :) #MineCraftEd

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Funny... @MGrundel reminding me to think of coding as foreign language brought me right back in :) #MineCraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@MGrundel What an amazing way to learn a second language!! #MinecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: Connections 3.1 Ss reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through FL https://t.co/77JsONKJ4V #MinecraftEd

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3: All - What Foreign Language Learning Standards are best facilitated w/ games like Minecraft? Why? #MineCraftEd

BBTNB Mar 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3 - Considering Minecraft is a brave new world, has anyone allowed their students to create a new language for Minecraftians? #MinecraftED

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: would help if I knew the foreign language standards : ) #MineCraftEd

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@BBTNB what a great idea! #MineCraftEd

paeslee_leona Mar 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I would agree with @irvspanish, but more specifically, when learning nouns. #MinecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@BBTNB THIS WOULD BE AMAZING!!! #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Set class up in Minecraft, but only speak, type in foreign lang Forces Ss to set goals & build/collaborate in another lang #MinecraftED

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q4 - What elements of Games, has minecraft allowed you to incorporate in (language) teaching? Impact? #MinecraftEd https://t.co/3WmrGWRSbo

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@MisterBrigham @MGrundel that's fantastic and really makes a LOT of sense! #minecraftEd

paeslee_leona Mar 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: I would agree with @irvspanish, but especially with learning nouns. #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT

This is exactly what students of @irvspanish will be doing for the next 9 weeks! #MineCraftEd https://t.co/M5uo4akjgH

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Set class up in Minecraft, but only speak, type in foreign lang Forces Ss to set goals & build/collaborate in another lang #MinecraftED

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@MGrundel Mark this is what we are doing in the last quarter in Spanish check this out https://t.co/OOMwRTCnbf #MinecraftEd

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@cavalenzu absolutely - I was very glad when they started to allow students to take programming to fulfil language requirement #minecraftED

MmeM27 Mar 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@MGrundel this is my goal. Build worlds and expressions around tasks. Sts could blog about progress, share with peers in class #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@BBTNB I so see it! Like Tolkien’s Middle Earth and Elven Language, #MinecraftED

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@MGrundel @BBTNB This would be incredibly impressive! #MinecraftED

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q4: All - What elements of games has Minecraft allowed U to incur in teaching? & what was the impact? #MinecraftED https://t.co/JifNOEaHfk

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: The element of competition has had a tremendously positive effect as in this example https://t.co/pzF7aLjN86 #MinecraftEd

BBTNB Mar 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@MGrundel Exactly.... it would create pride, a sense of true community and work on second language understanding and skills. #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs @cavalenzu Coding allows for so many thought process, logical, sequential thinking, #growthmindset, + lang skills #MinecraftED

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:36 PM EDT

for sure! #MineCraftEd https://t.co/FhNicCipu2

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@mr_isaacs @cavalenzu Coding allows for so many thought process, logical, sequential thinking, #growthmindset, + lang skills #MinecraftED

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Could even blog in books within/ Minecraft and allow others w/in server/realm to read it! #MinecraftED https://t.co/FDxkYcWryA

MmeM27 Mar 15 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@MGrundel this is my goal. Build worlds and expressions around tasks. Sts could blog about progress, share with peers in class #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4: Using gaming in the classroom allows for great uses of teamwork and collaboration in the classroom! #minecrafted

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@ConnorKropp huge for collaboration! #MineCraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@MGrundel Yes @PBJellyGames helped me to realize the power of book & quill within #Minecraft #MinecraftEd

itsmeSpiri - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4) Risks, challenges, mystery, opportunity for master #MinecraftEd

pixletrix Mar 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT

It also allows for team building and friendly competition #MineCraftEd

michaelguidinge Mar 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4: the use of minecraft allows great creativity and allows students to craft and learn how it best suits them #MinecraftEd

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@MmeM27 @mraspinall I believe this is the case certain places - not sure if it's up to the school district or state. #minecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Mystery!! I need to add that to my next adventure! Thank you!! #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Here’s a link of a video my S made about Hydrogen & how he used signs + builds to demonstrate learning #MinecraftEd https://t.co/7HqlVX5adU

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Here’s a link of a video my S made about Hydrogen & how he used signs + builds to demonstrate learning #MinecraftEd https://t.co/pCx9gNz2Cq

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri I think a mystery element would be an amazing addition! #MinecraftEd

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: In my class students create games in #minecraft so they iterative design process is in full swing #MineCraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@michaelguidinge Thanks for sticking around Mike! Your responses are phenomenal!! #MinecraftEd #stuvoice

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@pixletrix Great answer! Thanks for joining in on the conversation! #MinecraftEd

BBTNB Mar 15 @ 8:40 PM EDT

With the release of Angry Birds movie has anyone thought about scripting an original Minecraft movie for cinema with classes? #minecraftED

itsmeSpiri - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@irvspanish Yes! Mystery arouses curiosity within the learner, they're intriqued! #MinecraftEd

AnIowaTeacher Mar 15 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Peeking into #minecrafted for a bit....got here late so lurking I will be! :)

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@michaelguidinge Amazing response per usual Mike! Very true! #MinecraftEd

tisinaction Mar 15 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@AnIowaTeacher Don't worry. I'm a lurker tonight too, as 2nd language anything is new to me! :D #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@AnIowaTeacher Glad to have you! #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#MinecraftED https://t.co/NFCiwOm5Mw

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Have you tried using NPC mod for creating quests?? https://t.co/FPSI78g2uQ

nelsmo98 Mar 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: Being able to make a connection between the Spanish and English word. Seeing a Spanish word and knowing what it means. #MinecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q5: Ts-How does Minecraft enable Ss to engage their language skills with both teachers AND peers? #MinecraftEd https://t.co/wPgaL0GQls

pixletrix Mar 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT

The angry birds movie seems like more of something there trying to bring back to life to make money #MineCraftEd

tylerloechler Mar 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A2= How Minecracft helps me learn Spanish. It is like being in a being in a virtual reality were you are to learn Spanish #MinecraftEd

pixletrix Mar 15 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A MineCraft movie would make a lot more money #MineCraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@nelsmo98 Great response Molly! Great to have you in the chat! #MinecraftEd

MmeM27 Mar 15 @ 8:43 PM EDT

We've used it to demonstrate understanding. I blogged here about it https://t.co/pZXHwU7I2q #MIEExpert #minecraftEd

nelsmo98 Mar 15 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2: Minecraft is an amazing tool that allows you to learn about culture and language hands on, with you own imagination. #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:43 PM EDT

When Ss build it creates strong connection, using kinesthetic & visual learning along w/ others. Any psychologists help me out? #MinecraftED

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Q5: Ts - How does Minecraft enable students to engage their language skills w/ both Ts & their peers? #MinecraftED https://t.co/K5zNCGiSBy

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5:Embracing the playful creativity of Minecraft allows Ss to immerse themselves not only in the game but also in the language #MinecraftEd

MmeM27 Mar 15 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: Gives sts something authentic to them to talk about in class in target language #minecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q5: Student How has Minecraft encouraged u to use your language in a collaborative way? #minecrafted https://t.co/T1nTlokTPp

michaelguidinge Mar 15 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Hit he nail on the head couldn't have said it better myself #MinecraftEd https://t.co/6d17qSIKTJ

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5:Embracing the playful creativity of Minecraft allows Ss to immerse themselves not only in the game but also in the language #MinecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@MGrundel absolutely there is "brain research" behind this! Wish I had a specific link though! #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: Besides language, can use #Minecraft to build foreign structures, mod foreign foods, etc. Immerse in foreign culture. #MinecraftED

itsmeSpiri - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@MGrundel That's how many learn best, kinesthetically, can internalize better #MinecraftEd

GeekMomAndSon Mar 15 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Loving the LIVE #MinecraftEd CHAT with @MGrundel @irvspanish @ConnorKropp ~teaching with #Minecraft #edtech #minecon https://t.co/h8wJdHbGjH

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@michaelguidinge Appreciate it Mike! #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5: Student: In minecraft you need to work together with your classmates to accomplish your goals and be successful! #minecrafted

ghoward414 - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Hey hey hey! Sorry I'm late! Gabe from PA, 9th grade student! I'll catch the last question! #MinecraftEd

AnIowaTeacher Mar 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5: A student could use MC to share his/her culture w/ others. Building things that are related to what they know! #minecrafted

nelsmo98 Mar 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A3: I may not know a lot about Foreign Language Standards, but i am grasping a larger understanding of the language through #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@ghoward414 Yeah Gabe! Glad you could join us. Maybe we can do a chat about Music & Minecraft! #MinecraftED

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@GeekMomAndSon @MGrundel @irvspanish Goad you're enjoying the chat! Thanks for stopping by! #MinecraftEd

ghoward414 - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: Can use Q&A, simple yes/no questions to assist others. #MinecraftEd

michaelguidinge Mar 15 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: Ive found it is easier to communicate on a project in only Spanish when you've got minecraft as a physical representation #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@ghoward414 Welcome to the chat Gabe! Glad to hear your voice! #MinecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@michaelguidinge It definitely give you purpose!! Love this Mike!! #MinecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q6 - Do you use Minecraft in any ways that might be suited for second language learners? Share! #MinecraftEd https://t.co/53u9TDp7ah

nickpatsianas Mar 15 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#MinecraftED Something time zone miscalculation. Missed this. Now feeling like this failed 3D printed creeper. https://t.co/tHgKJkg0Tb

nelsmo98 Mar 15 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: Continued: Through the chat section we have to learn how to have a productive Spanish conversation just like in real life. #MinecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6: Here is my #YouTube playlist for #FL #Second Language Teachers https://t.co/EumTb7FTIy #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@nickpatsianas Hey Nick! We have to get a special #MinecraftED chat going at a special time for all the great Australian Ts and Ss!

itsmeSpiri - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6) I haven't done this...yet...however, I'm thinking about prepositional phrases, directional words #MinecraftEd

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@nickpatsianas No worries Nick! Glad you could jump in at the end! #MinecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@nelsmo98 Its important to connect to real life! Great answer Molly!! #MinecraftEd

GeekMomAndSon Mar 15 @ 8:53 PM EDT

On @mineplex we play w/diff #minecraft players round the world & make it fun~New language everyday lol! #MinecraftEd https://t.co/uCYKkeSpJr

mr_isaacs Mar 15 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q6 - Do you use Minecraft in any ways that might be suited for second language learners? Share! #MineCraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Q6: All - Do you use Minecraft in any other ways that might be suited for lang learners? Share how! #MinecraftED https://t.co/ytg6Vzjp94

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Those would work great! Like giving directions through a #Minecraft maze or through a city!! #MinecraftEd

MmeM27 Mar 15 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6: we used for directions. Blog here about it. https://t.co/pZXHwU7I2q #minecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6: Minecraft is often used to reconstruct structures from ancient civilizations, how about recreating current foreign cities? #MinecraftED

michaelguidinge Mar 15 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@irvspanish we should do something that is like an epic skein quest w/ NPCs but all in Spanish it would be very fun and new! #MinecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@MmeM27 This is Soooo awesome!! I'd love to see that build!! #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@nickpatsianas Yes, daylight savings here. This summer I’m up for chatting at 3am, which is like 5 in the afternoon for you #MinecraftED

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@michaelguidinge @irvspanish Great idea Mike #MinecraftED

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Yes we did this with Chichen Itza and Tenochtitlan https://t.co/43LfheLqR9 #MinecraftEd https://t.co/mpacaFq6v8

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6: Minecraft is often used to reconstruct structures from ancient civilizations, how about recreating current foreign cities? #MinecraftED

ghoward414 - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6: You can have your NPC search for certain Vocab. Or have NPC find synonyms and antonyms of words (?) #MinecraftEd

irvspanish Mar 15 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@ghoward414 That would be awesome! Do you use the NPC mod? Do you think it would be possible? @PBJellyGames #MinecraftEd

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: #Minecraft as a second/foreign language tool - blog post #MinecraftED https://t.co/gNE1BWcHfc

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A6: #Minecraft as a second/foreign language tool - blog post #MinecraftED https://t.co/QrWmSKeKFk

ConnorKropp Mar 15 @ 8:58 PM EDT

#LateNightMinecraft #minecrafted https://t.co/vLsDID0V7j

MGrundel - Moderator Mar 15 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@nickpatsianas Yes, daylight savings here. This summer I’m up for chatting at 3am, which is like 5 in the afternoon for you #MinecraftED