#MinecraftEDU Archive

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Q0: Welcome to #MinecraftEdu Chat! Please introduce yourself: Name, Role, Location and your birthday tradition! 🎂🎈🎁🎉

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Ben Spieldenner, Minecraft Global Mentor & HS English teacher, from OH. Happy Birthday @iwearthecrowns !! Birthday breakfast #MinecraftEdu

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Chris Rozelle, student teacher-ish in high school English in PA. And I don't really celebrate my birthday :) #minecraftedu

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Q0: Welcome to #MinecraftEdu Chat! Please introduce yourself: Name, Role, Location and your birthday tradition! 🎂🎈🎁🎉

BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT

A0 - Hi Everyone. Ben from Canada here in my 14th year of teaching grade 6-12 technology and 64 other courses along the way. #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Welcome Ben! Thank you for the birthday wishes and the creeper cake! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BenSpieldenner

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT

#MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

8:00 Q0 - Intro - Welcome to #MinecrafEDU Chat. Please introduce yourself: Name, Role, Location and your birthday tradition!

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Steve here from NJ. Proud husband of @iwearthecrowns and teacher of game design and development. Bday tradition: live music! #minecraftedu

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

It's explosive!! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hello adopted family member! @amazingrace1214 and @leilaboo215 miss you! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @learning_lit, @amazingrace1214, @leilaboo215

c_johnson007 Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Chris from ROWVA in Illinois. I teach 7-12 social studies, currently on a bus back from a XC meet. #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Welcome Chris, good to see you again. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @learning_lit

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Aw, I miss all of you, too! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @iwearthecrowns, @amazingrace1214, @leilaboo215

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Welcome Ben! Thanks for joining us tonight! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BBTNB

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Cheers! That's awesome! Glad you can make it in tonight! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BBTNB

mspaperless Sep 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Q0: Happy Birthday @iwearthecrowns! Can't wait to get started talking about #MinecraftEdu on your special day! Kristine, fellow techie! 🎂🎈🎁🎉

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Breakfast of champions, but I would not trust that cake! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @iwearthecrowns

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Welcome Chris! Thanks for joining us from the yellow bus! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @c_johnson007

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

SSSSSSSSS...... #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MGrundel, @iwearthecrowns

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Thank you! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mspaperless

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Everyone get your butts into the #MinecraftEdu Chat! with @iwearthecrowns and @MGrundel - I'm going to be low-key cause of jetlagged zzz's

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

8:00 Q0 - Intro - Welcome to #MinecrafEDU Chat. Please introduce yourself: Name, Role, Location and your birthday tradition!

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Yay! Happy Back to School Night! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mr_isaacs

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hey Kristine! Glad you can make it in, looking forward to the chat! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mspaperless, @iwearthecrowns

c_johnson007 Sep 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Excited to be here at least in limited capacity! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Happy Bday! I'm jetlagged beyond belief so brain's not really going to function for the chat tonight. But I know you will rock #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Paying so much attention to @TweetDeck that I forgot to introduce myself! #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Cathy, it's my birthday, edtech specialist, producer of @InnovatorsFair @minefaire. Fav bday tradition- @CarvelIceCream Cake! #MinecraftEDU

dmp_gctc Sep 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Q0: Betty - teach multimedia & game design -from Oklahoma - #minecraftedu

mspaperless Sep 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Thanks, Mark. Glad to be part of these Twitter chats and the #MinecraftEDU community!

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hey Kristine! Glad you can make it in, looking forward to the chat! #MinecraftEDU
In reply to @mspaperless, @iwearthecrowns

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Rest up my love, I was just teasing ;) #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @PBJellyGames

dmp_gctc Sep 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Q0: BDay tradition - Carmelo Candy Bars #minecraftedu

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Welcome Betty! What's your favorite bday tradition? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @dmp_gctc

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Thanks :) Done and ready to chat! #minecraftedu

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Yay! One #BTSN down, two to go! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mr_isaacs

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Happy Birthday, my love :) #minecraftedu

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Cathy, it's my birthday, edtech specialist, producer of @InnovatorsFair @minefaire. Fav bday tradition- @CarvelIceCream Cake! #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Thank you, love! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1 - What are the first steps when planning successful Game-based learning lessons into the regular curriculum? #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1 - What are the first steps when planning successful Game-based learning lessons into the regular curriculum? #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

MarK G, from Southern NJ. Director of Operations, my Birthday Tradition is going to the Ren Faire in July. #minecraftedu

chellymil Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Im here!!!! 🍰🎂🎉🎉 #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Don't we have the best jobs? #minecraftedu

In reply to @dmp_gctc

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

I picture @mr_isaacs @iwearthecrowns sitting next to each other on the couch while in the same Twitter.... #MinecraftEdu

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Where is @chellymil? #MinecraftEdu

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

There you are! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @chellymil

ibpossum Sep 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Kia Ora #minecraftEDU - lurking today as I have a class starting soon

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

True most times, but not tonight thanks to #BTSN #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @mr_isaacs

TLJamesA Sep 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 Modeling, expectations, goals, planning... Ideas on paper sometimes (or Google drawings etc). #MinecraftEDU

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Knowing that it exists, learning pedagogical strategies/theory, planning, then trying it out! #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1 - What are the first steps when planning successful Game-based learning lessons into the regular curriculum? #MinecraftEDU

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1:Determine desired learning outcomes-reverse design. #MinecraftEdu

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1 - What are the first steps when planning successful Game-based learning lessons into the regular curriculum? #MinecraftEDU

WBlizters Sep 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#MinecraftEdu any NJ middle or 9th grade coding ideas?

dmp_gctc Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Yes - Fun & Education #minecraftedu

In reply to @mr_isaacs

mspaperless Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: First steps when planning successful Game-based learning lessons into the regular curriculum? Begin with #backwarddesign #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Welcome Rachel! Thanks for joining us! What class are you teaching? #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @ibpossum

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Initial Steps: start with objectives and standards, then make sure you are making game fun, by being true to the game #MinecraftEDU

ibpossum Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1) get the task right and then find the tech.....#MinecraftEdu

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: First steps: Play, consult with your #PLN, Research (Play), Think about how favorite game(s) can meet learning objectives #minecraftedu

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1 - What are the first steps when planning successful Game-based learning lessons into the regular curriculum? #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

So important. How long of a process is that for you? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BenSpieldenner

ibpossum Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

up next is Yr 13 Chemistry - 17 and 18year olds. Acid constants and acid salts to cover today - only 5 weeks of school left #minecraftEDU.

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Can never underestimate the FUN factor! #MinecraftEdu

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Initial Steps: start with objectives and standards, then make sure you are making game fun, by being true to the game #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

When you lurk in a #MinecraftEDU Twitter Chat, we should call it Creeping!

In reply to @ibpossum

dmp_gctc Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: Determine desired outcome - plan steps to get to oucome #minecraftedu

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Could be a day or two, could be a few weeks. I try to be very deliberate in lesson & game design. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 - 1. Understand what is and is Not a game. 2 Understand what makes games work and apply it to the learning. #MinecraftEdu Pt1

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 - Realize that #GBL can support more than just curriculum outcomes & that 21st century skills can and should be supported #MinecraftEDU

robinrenee Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 start with what needs to be learned and then what tech tool can help you get there best. #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Wow! We just started in NJ. First full week was last week. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @ibpossum

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Favorite games have made it into every aspect of my teaching! #MinecraftEdu

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: First steps: Play, consult with your #PLN, Research (Play), Think about how favorite game(s) can meet learning objectives #minecraftedu
- iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
  
  Q1 - What are the first steps when planning successful Game-based learning lessons into the regular curriculum? #MinecraftEDU

MgHelio Sep 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: For me as a math teacher under a state exam, it has to be curriculum based, unfortunately... #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

c_johnson007 Sep 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1 Start with a clear plan on how the game will support the curricular goals of the lesson or unit #MinecraftEDU

chellymil Sep 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I've got grade 5 this year and so far I'm blocked! I've been using #minecraftedu as a math manipulative. Don't kill me @PBJellyGames

In reply to @iwearthecrowns, @ibpossum, @PBJellyGames

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Understanding what is and is NOT a game is essential. #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 - 1. Understand what is and is Not a game. 2 Understand what makes games work and apply it to the learning. #MinecraftEdu Pt1
In reply to @iwearthecrowns

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1 Pt2 #MinecraftEdu 3. understand how your Ss enjoy regular games and make your GBL lessons fit. #GamerArchetypes

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Planning is such important element of good lesson/game design 4 achieving desired outcomes. Yet planning is often overlooked #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @TLJamesA

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

The more I work with #GBL the more I realize how much depth can come out of these lessons! #MinecraftEdu

BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 - Realize that #GBL can support more than just curriculum outcomes & that 21st century skills can and should be supported #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Welcome Robin! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @robinrenee

MgHelio Sep 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT

I miss Chemistry... #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @ibpossum, @iwearthecrowns

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Hello Mark Henkels! Welcome to the birthday edition of #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MgHelio

robinrenee Sep 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Robin from Texas, I'm a instructional technology specialist at a middle school #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT

How can we tie this in specifically with GBL and #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @robinrenee

BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

You know the old quote: #MinecraftEDU

MgHelio Sep 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Why thank you! And Happy Birthday! #MinecraftEdu Did you get a new crown today?

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1 #MinecraftEdu Pt3. DO NOT design a glorified worksheet, gamified quiz. Ss know games, disconnected badges & xp only creates disconnects

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Oh there's so much for fifth grade! #OregonTrail #Explorers #Ecosystems #Biomes #FairyTales #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @chellymil, @ibpossum, @PBJellyGames

robinrenee Sep 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Always amazed at the social skills that get taught when using #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @BBTNB

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT

AMEN!!!! Rigor is not a harder worksheet...it is depth. #MinecraftEdu

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1 #MinecraftEdu Pt3. DO NOT design a glorified worksheet, gamified quiz. Ss know games, disconnected badges & xp only creates disconnects
In reply to @iwearthecrowns

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Amen! #minecraftedu

In reply to @BBTNB

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT

LOVE THIS! #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1 Pt2 #MinecraftEdu 3. understand how your Ss enjoy regular games and make your GBL lessons fit. #GamerArchetypes
In reply to @iwearthecrowns

c_johnson007 Sep 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Same here. I'm very proud of how I've gotten Civilization, Rome TW, Minecraft, and now 1701 into the curriculum #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @BenSpieldenner

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Its a barrier, but once you plan a lesson as a game, you always have that fun lesson, like our Tree Farm Probability Lesson! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MgHelio, @iwearthecrowns

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q2 - How do you bring #MinecraftEDU into your curriculum? Have you created/used/adapted lessons on the MC:EE site?

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q2 - How do you bring #MinecraftEDU into your curriculum? Have you created/used/adapted lessons on the MC:EE site?

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I won't, but Charlie may hate you. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @chellymil, @iwearthecrowns, @ibpossum

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

but failing is good so now I'm confused. #minecraftedu

In reply to @BBTNB

chellymil Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I know, but that's not what I'm teaching right now. I know #minecraftedu can be used for changes in matter, give me ideas!!!!

In reply to @iwearthecrowns, @ibpossum, @PBJellyGames

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

I like how you used the term "Harder" in there. Fact is GOOD games are a good balance of Difficulty. also don't make too easy #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @BenSpieldenner

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: I can't right now - no power as a student teacher and no support from tech staff. And tech is too unreliable at my school. #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q2 - How do you bring #MinecraftEDU into your curriculum? Have you created/used/adapted lessons on the MC:EE site?

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

It can't always be a game. Sometimes it is just about the learning. I just did a 3Act Math Lesson in #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/YabexdldFC

In reply to @chellymil, @iwearthecrowns, @ibpossum, @PBJellyGames

mspaperless Sep 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Bartle Test, of course is another great starting point for Game Based Lessons. The Multiple Intelligences Test for Gamers #GBL #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1 Pt2 #MinecraftEdu 3. understand how your Ss enjoy regular games and make your GBL lessons fit. #GamerArchetypes
In reply to @iwearthecrowns

MgHelio Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Volume v Surface Area. Proportions with crafting recipies. Probability with Saplings from Trees. Always working on more. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MGrundel

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: I've created several lessons, and I just released a lot of ideas for Station Rotation lessons using #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q2 - How do you bring #MinecraftEDU into your curriculum? Have you created/used/adapted lessons on the MC:EE site?

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Recently brought #starcraft into curriculum Bigly! Been awesome! Kids are writing game reviews, analyzing mechanics, modding #minecraftedu

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Favorite games have made it into every aspect of my teaching! #MinecraftEdu
- mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
  
  A1: First steps: Play, consult with your #PLN, Research (Play), Think about how favorite game(s) can meet learning objectives #minecraftedu
  
  iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
  
  Q1 - What are the first steps when planning successful Game-based learning lessons into the regular curriculum? #MinecraftEDU

chellymil Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 my lessons have been project based. Social studies. This year I want to create a Canadian government game. But I'm blocked #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Lets connect, plenty of ways to use Minecraft for Math without resorting to manipulative subsitutions #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @chellymil, @iwearthecrowns, @ibpossum

BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2- imagine my glee when I saw a huge math 11 unit on isometric drawing for engineering! A true gift :) #MinecraftEDU anyone?

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Progression! Basic game design principle, make it harder as you progress. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @PBJellyGames, @BenSpieldenner

ibpossum Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

My kids did a water cycle in minecraft - threw redstone?? (or something) into water to make it evaporate... #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @chellymil, @iwearthecrowns, @PBJellyGames

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2:I use #MinecraftEdu to bring literature to life,create authentic writing lessons & lit interp. https://t.co/Vo2lekgwfr

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q2 - How do you bring #MinecraftEDU into your curriculum? Have you created/used/adapted lessons on the MC:EE site?

seanmarnold Sep 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2:late on the train-now leading an effort to create #MinecraftEDU games across the curriculumnow mostly science/engineering lessons

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

MgHelio Sep 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT

You'll get there. Don't stop creating/thinking! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @learning_lit

dmp_gctc Sep 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT

What is the MC:EE site? #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

TLJamesA Sep 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2 Not really used resources, but Ss have used it as another tool, model, demonstration possibility to communicate learning. #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Agreed, doesn't always have to be a game. But has to be authentically connected. Otherwise don't use the tool. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MGrundel, @chellymil, @iwearthecrowns, @ibpossum

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

https://t.co/n4l6tMXMOq #MinecraftEDU

dmp_gctc Sep 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT

What is the MC:EE site? #MinecraftEdu
In reply to @iwearthecrowns

MgHelio Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

StarCraft you say? #MinecraftEdu Is that like Classcraft?

In reply to @mr_isaacs

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2: I created a lesson, Fairy Tales Reimagined - great for game design, digital storytelling, ELA, . https://t.co/S6Cr3ViAUa #minecraftedu

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q2 - How do you bring #MinecraftEDU into your curriculum? Have you created/used/adapted lessons on the MC:EE site?

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Not a crown, but a new #HelloKitty dress and @brickbrickgear build plate #MinecraftEDU #ImSideways

In reply to @MgHelio, @brickbrickgear

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Freakin love Starcraft! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mr_isaacs

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2: SOOOO many great lesson plans - really need to dig in further to use and adapt some as optional quests for my students #minecraftedu

TLJamesA Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Agreed. Don't give up. Give them examples of success. #minecraftedu

In reply to @MgHelio, @learning_lit

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

IE: If going to have to resort to using Minecraft in inauthentic way, best not to use #MinecraftEdu and use other methods. just my OP.

In reply to @MGrundel, @chellymil, @iwearthecrowns, @ibpossum

seanmarnold Sep 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Working to add more #MinecraftEDU lit content as now it's mostly for #STEM

In reply to @BenSpieldenner

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Me three! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BBTNB, @mr_isaacs

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

not at all - never played #starcraft? The original is TOTALLY free now: https://t.co/MJrZq6jLYT download so we can play! #minecraftedu

In reply to @MgHelio

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Also a GOOD Learning and Curriculum Design principle #amiright #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MGrundel, @BenSpieldenner

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

I have 5 different writing lessons and many other reading strategy lessons all on the M:EE website. Love using #MinecraftEdu in my classes!

In reply to @seanmarnold

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

BOO worksheets! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BenSpieldenner

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Well then. When we playing????? #minecraftedu

In reply to @BenSpieldenner

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#forgiven :D haha #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @chellymil, @iwearthecrowns, @ibpossum

robinrenee Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2 Creating biomes, elevation maps, creating settlements in early Texas, and math review games - created most of my own worlds #MinecraftEDU

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

The only idea I might have been able to use is against the Terms of Use :'( #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @TLJamesA, @MgHelio

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Great curriculum design is crucial. You don't get a brilliant game like Braid without thinking through the process!!Same with #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel

Kenny_pal2 Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Talk of " #MinecraftEDU " on free chat Chat channel https://t.co/ywkX6eIxwy

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

funny - sometimes yes, but often one of us is waiting somewhere for a kid and tonight I'm at back to school night #minecraftedu

In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @iwearthecrowns

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A2: I have done many lessons with Java Minecraft and #MinecraftEDU. Need to publish my Science lesson next! https://t.co/447MzVDGmj

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Don't forget to Consult with your SS too right my friend? #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mr_isaacs

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Bummer! But I'm sure you are coming up with tons of ideas while you are student teaching! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @learning_lit

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

We used to own a computer gaming center and we had a couple that worked for us. They would be sitting next to each other IMing #minecraftedu

In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @iwearthecrowns

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Iteration! #MinecraftEDU #IterationNation

In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @PBJellyGames

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Putting kids to bed..be back in a minute or 5. #MinecraftEdu

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

duh. yes - the secret sauce!!! #minecraftedu

In reply to @PBJellyGames

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Are you sharing these on the education edition site? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @robinrenee

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

never did finish #braid - may have to go back to it! #minecraftedu

In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel

devhax_jill Sep 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#MinecraftEDU .Mangle give him btc cause he still pisses me off some worksheets lol.

MgHelio Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Same. Also downloading/installing StarCraft. @mr_isaacs #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @mr_isaacs

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

I would play a @JustinTrudeau government game 😍 😂 #Minecraft or not #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @chellymil, @JustinTrudeau

robinrenee Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2 still waiting to get windows 10 on campus so we can try out the new education minecraft online. #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Sorry, https://t.co/0zpxQcOEse is the official community site. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @dmp_gctc, @iwearthecrowns

seanmarnold Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

I've seen and used some-I'm working more at structuring and aligning them with quests/units & filling gaps #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BenSpieldenner

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Yes, I am! One of my students loves the game; we talked after they saw my logo/avatar on my desk last week :) #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

dmp_gctc Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2: Ssnew 2 #minecraft learn to survive & build - Ss work in teams to build models, create pixel art #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3 - How can we create immersive and cross-curricular experiences to eliminate silos #MinecraftEDU?

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3 - How can we create immersive and cross-curricular experiences to eliminate silos #MinecraftEDU?

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

muwahahaha #minecraftedu - I will say start to practice but knowing you you'll be ready to school me before long!

MgHelio Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Same. Also downloading/installing StarCraft. @mr_isaacs #MinecraftEdu
In reply to @BenSpieldenner, @mr_isaacs

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Yes, different blocks react with water and lava, thats cool. Worth experimenting with! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @ibpossum, @chellymil, @iwearthecrowns, @PBJellyGames

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

That is so #Minecraft #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BBTNB

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

OK #MinecraftEdu want to stick around for such an awesome chat tonight, but Jetlagged and brain is failing, will catch up via @participate

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Whenever we talk #gbl it reminds me of how rich the story telling is in the @telltalegames episodic adventures. bring them in! #minecraftedu

dmp_gctc Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A2: Students new 2 #minecraft learn 2 survive & build - Ss work in teams to build models, create pixel art #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Late on the train! You sound like me and my former #CommutingLife #MinecraftEDU How are you Sean?

In reply to @seanmarnold

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

FYI - By silos we mean teaching in isolation within content/subject, as well as within our own classrooms. #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3 - How can we create immersive and cross-curricular experiences to eliminate silos #MinecraftEDU?

mspaperless Sep 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A2: Allow students choice in demonstrating their learning. Many students will choose to build solutions to #UN2030 goals in #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Rich YES! and full of vibrant choices, and often choices aren't about right vs wrong but player decisions. Deep Crit Thinking #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @telltalegames

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Collaborate with other teachers! Introduce other people in your building to Minecraft and https://t.co/n4l6tMXMOq #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3 - How can we create immersive and cross-curricular experiences to eliminate silos #MinecraftEDU?

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

You should talke with @iwearthecrowns about coding pixel art! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @dmp_gctc, @iwearthecrowns

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#Agreed #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel, @chellymil, @ibpossum

seanmarnold Sep 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

NYC just started pushing/allowing Win10 on computers, but we've been using it on Macs to this point #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @robinrenee

chellymil Sep 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: i like to start with sci and socials then connect it to language after. Language is such an easy connector #MinecraftEDU

dmp_gctc Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A2: Students dream up #minecraft projects - submit 2 teacher for approval - use #Google Thursday 2 work on projects #MinecraftEDU

PlayCraftLearn Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT

So happy to see so many educators on this week's #MinecraftEdu chat, the team is on a training partner webinar right now!

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Awesome ideas! #MinecraftEdu

robinrenee Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2 Creating biomes, elevation maps, creating settlements in early Texas, and math review games - created most of my own worlds #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Have you had luck with getting other Ts on board? I feel this is still such an isolated craft and still pockets of innovation #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @learning_lit

BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3 - Any #MinecraftEDU project that addresses the Sustainable Development Goals supports cross-curricular & is immersive! #SDGs #TeachSDGs

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I like it! Especially the part where the students are put in charge of their own learning (with teacher guidance) #MinecraftEDU

dmp_gctc Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A2: Students dream up #minecraft projects - submit 2 teacher for approval - use #Google Thursday 2 work on projects #MinecraftEDU

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Why am I not on that webinar? haha #MinecraftEdu In spite of my brain not functioning?

In reply to @PlayCraftLearn

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I LOVE coding pixel art! #MinecraftEdu You must check out #codeBuilder

In reply to @MGrundel, @dmp_gctc

Mmofra_Ghana Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

2 days into #MinecraftEdu these 10 & 12 yr olds presented their neighborhood #park- #library #designs

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

So difficult! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel

ZapEdu Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Planning is crucial for all aspects of #education but with #GBL it's imperative to the learning process to look at outcomes. #MinecraftEdu

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Planning is such important element of good lesson/game design 4 achieving desired outcomes. Yet planning is often overlooked #MinecraftEDU
In reply to @TLJamesA

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Wish you could be here with us for the birthday edition of #MinecraftEDU We miss you!

In reply to @PlayCraftLearn

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

We are on the same page! So easy to build mathematics and ELA into Sci and SS w/ narrative games like #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @chellymil

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3: Sounds like a great use for a #PLC ! The Creating Music teacher and I collaborate - his kids make music for my Ss games #minecraftedu

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3 - How can we create immersive and cross-curricular experiences to eliminate silos #MinecraftEDU?

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

I don't have that opportunity now as a student teacher, but I will in the future. I've had some good convos with Ts, though #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MGrundel

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT

What's #GoogleThursday? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @dmp_gctc

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Yeah you do, got a pic of your kick awesome Hello Kitty? #minecraftedu

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I LOVE coding pixel art! #MinecraftEdu You must check out #codeBuilder
In reply to @MGrundel, @dmp_gctc

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT

I think I've heard about an epic #SDG #minecraftedu lesson being passed around the world :)

BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3 - Any #MinecraftEDU project that addresses the Sustainable Development Goals supports cross-curricular & is immersive! #SDGs #TeachSDGs

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Hope some of you will be joining us for #minefaire Philly Oct 14-15 Use code MINECRAFTEDU for 61% off! https://t.co/nCxd6g2fPy #minecraftedu

BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

It's going to be one heck of a final product! Malaysia has kicked it off. This will be very empowering for our kids. #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
I think I've heard about an epic #SDG #minecraftedu lesson being passed around the world :)
- BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
  
  A3 - Any #MinecraftEDU project that addresses the Sustainable Development Goals supports cross-curricular & is immersive! #SDGs #TeachSDGs

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A3:Use #MinecraftEdu to facilitate discussion and writings that span more than one core area-like my M:EE Time Machine lessons #MinecraftEdu

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q3 - How can we create immersive and cross-curricular experiences to eliminate silos #MinecraftEDU?

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Is there a way to access the map at each iteration to re-mix, check out progress, etc? Could be interesting... #minecraftedu

In reply to @BBTNB

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT

so excited to meet you. A few folks on this chat will! Yippee!!! #minecraftedu

In reply to @chellymil

seanmarnold Sep 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I think my best pixel art was when I did a massive remake of Girl With a Pearl Earring #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @iwearthecrowns, @MGrundel, @dmp_gctc

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Exactly....beyond right and wrong! More about consequences of choices...outcome. #MinecraftEdu

PBJellyGames - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Rich YES! and full of vibrant choices, and often choices aren't about right vs wrong but player decisions. Deep Crit Thinking #MinecraftEdu
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @telltalegames

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Happy Birthday to @iwearthecrowns Happy Birthday to you! #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4 - Recently there’ve been some notable partnerships w/ Smithsonian, HM, etc. How do you see using/adapting these resources? #MInecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4 - Recently there’ve been some notable partnerships w/ Smithsonian, HM, etc. How do you see using/adapting these resources? #MInecraftEDU

BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Each period ends with a OneDrive folder upload of the #MinecraftEDU world file. So we all can DL the world after each stage to check it out.

In reply to @mr_isaacs

dmp_gctc Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Day of the week (Thursday) students can work on projects approved by their teacher #minecraftedu

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Here's my custom agent :) #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Such a great tool for embedding dialogue and narrative into lessons, as well as immersive historical events! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BenSpieldenner

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

very cool! There is one overall world that is being added to with each phase, right? #minecraftedu (yeah, i should look at the directions)

In reply to @BBTNB

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

YAAAASSSS!!!! #minecraftedu

In reply to @JustinAglio

seanmarnold Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I loved Braid-that was a lot of hours at a younger more venerable time in my life... #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @BenSpieldenner, @PBJellyGames, @MGrundel

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Just keep adding paper to the map to expand it! Maybe add a compass too! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @BBTNB

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I will find her... #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mr_isaacs

mspaperless Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A3: We can collaborate by sharing ideas and creating immersive, cross-curricular experiences using @MicrosoftTeams #MinecraftEDU #MiEExpert

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

It is!! After talking with @johnmillerEDU about creating narratives-my mind was opened up to so much! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MGrundel, @johnmillerEDU

MgHelio Sep 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

OVER 6GB!!! Yikes.... #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mr_isaacs

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: Haven't explored these yet. Is there a central hub for these specific lessons/partnerships? Anything for HS English? #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4 - Recently there’ve been some notable partnerships w/ Smithsonian, HM, etc. How do you see using/adapting these resources? #MInecraftEDU

robinrenee Sep 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4 Have not had a chance to check these out yet, but excited for the possibilities! #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Join us! #MinefairePHL is going to be #KickAwesome! @minefaire #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @minefaire

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT

What?!? We need a picture of that! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @seanmarnold, @MGrundel, @dmp_gctc

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: I'll provide the #oregontrail map and the original game https://t.co/lan4Fr9vGh and have them build more game mechanics in #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4 - Recently there’ve been some notable partnerships w/ Smithsonian, HM, etc. How do you see using/adapting these resources? #MInecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Got it! Awesome! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @dmp_gctc

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I tried to get into pixel art via Perler Beads with my students, but it never panned out :-( #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @seanmarnold, @iwearthecrowns, @dmp_gctc

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4:These worlds are visually beautiful and I think students will love editing to try different things. High production value! #MinecraftEdu

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q4 - Recently there’ve been some notable partnerships w/ Smithsonian, HM, etc. How do you see using/adapting these resources? #MInecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Yes Oregon Trail is Huge! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

JUSTIN!!! So excited to meet you IRL #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @JustinAglio, @mr_isaacs

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: Excited to get more familiar with the @smithsonian #minecraftedu lessons and see how to best incorporate them

seanmarnold Sep 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I think my favorite was the London Museum's pre &a post London fire-had a whole curriculum with it to guide instruction #MInecraftEDU

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: would love to offer my students as consultants on any upcoming partnerships related to #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4: Many great maps out there, including works by @MineGageEdu with Elizabethian London and Shakespeare Globe Theatre! #MinecraftEDU

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

You can use them for HS English....I have some ideas.... #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @learning_lit

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Well worth it Mark Henkels. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MgHelio, @mr_isaacs

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4: Also, London Fire build is 3 maps for free download from Museum of London! https://t.co/COwD5CRnJE #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT

is he downloading #starcraft or #starcraft2 ? #minecraftedu

In reply to @iwearthecrowns, @MgHelio

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT

They are currently featured on the Minecraft Education site https://t.co/pNcrd1gecu #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @learning_lit

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: This question is really reminding me (as if we need to be reminded) about how much GREAT #minecraft content is out there #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4: Also, London Fire build is 3 maps for free download from Museum of London! https://t.co/COwD5CRnJE #MinecraftEDU

BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4 - The "Museum of Me" #MuseumDayLive lesson can easily be used as a personalized learning Interest Inventory in Sept. #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT

You could also use the #OregonTrail card game as a resource #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A4: The Smithsonian lessons are very self-reflective. Great for kids to get a voice! #MinecraftEdu

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT

oooh - that too! #minecraftedu

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT

There's a Perler Bead app for iOS https://t.co/PCK4RkCFOW #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MGrundel, @seanmarnold, @dmp_gctc

mspaperless Sep 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A4: Students can create underwater biomes to save coral while learning about life below water #UN2030 #SDGs #MInecraftEDU #ServiceLearning

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Did y'all know @iwearthecrowns is teaching a lesson this weekend for #museumdaylive at the @microsoftstore NYC? Can't wait :) #minecraftedu

BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4 - The "Museum of Me" #MuseumDayLive lesson can easily be used as a personalized learning Interest Inventory in Sept. #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT

What's a Perler Bead??? #minecraftedu

In reply to @iwearthecrowns, @MGrundel, @seanmarnold, @dmp_gctc

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@learning_lit Do you teach freshmen? #MinecraftEdu

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q5 - What other partnerships would help create rich learning experiences for your students? #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q5 - What other partnerships would help create rich learning experiences for your students? #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Am I the only one that wants to drop everything and play games right about now? #minecraftedu

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Too cool!! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @iwearthecrowns, @MicrosoftStore

dmp_gctc Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Thanks! -- Sounds great! -- I may have questions about implementing #MinecraftEdu

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I LOVE coding pixel art! #MinecraftEdu You must check out #codeBuilder
In reply to @MGrundel, @dmp_gctc

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

hehe you're twitter handle is @mspaperless - love it! #minecraftedu

In reply to @mspaperless, @mspaperless

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I have sophomore World Lit (structured curriculum for state tests) and two levels of college writing (seniors). #MinecraftEDU

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@learning_lit Do you teach freshmen? #MinecraftEdu

BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

.@chellymil Here is the link the the @SmithsonianMag Lessons for @playcraftlearn #MinecraftEDU https://t.co/um0jU8F2Ru

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

She kinda rocks #minecraftedu

chellymil Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I didn't know that!! Congrats girl!
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @iwearthecrowns, @MicrosoftStore

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A4: I also love the block-by-block projects, https://t.co/JptsrSiXwJ #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Love this idea! We did a Biomes/Call to Action unit in my former school. This would be perfect! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mspaperless

c_johnson007 Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A4 The Smithsonian partnership looks awesome. I'm very excited to have access to more resources to help me get idea #MinecraftEDU

dmp_gctc Sep 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: Partnerships & Learning opps with stakeholders about value of #MinecraftEdu

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

For sure! #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A4: I also love the block-by-block projects, https://t.co/JptsrSiXwJ #MinecraftEDU

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I've been fighting the urge since I got home today :) Too many other responsibilities, though... until after this chat :) #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I will be there too! Huzzah! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @iwearthecrowns, @MicrosoftStore

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: J.R.R. Tolkien Society, Disney... #MinecraftEdu

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q5 - What other partnerships would help create rich learning experiences for your students? #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: More #VR #minecraft partnerships would be pretty cool :) #virtualreality #minecraftedu

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT

No..no you are not. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @mr_isaacs

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT

sadly that's often the case :( #minecraftedu

In reply to @learning_lit

BBTNB Sep 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q5 - #MinecraftEDU is gonna have to pay me with stuffies in order to get my ideas for epic partnerships! ;) #IWorkCheap #StuffiesPlease

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@perlerbead s are the little plastic circles that you make in a pattern, then iron to fuse. The original @QixelsWorld #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @MGrundel, @seanmarnold, @dmp_gctc, @PerlerBead, @QixelsWorld

BacNguyen2 Sep 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#Oregon Trail is good resource for me to learn about #Stem #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MGrundel

chellymil Sep 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5 Canadian content!!! #MinecraftEDU

mspaperless Sep 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Another idea is to help save coral reefs using 3D design and #3dprinting #SDGs Check out his lesson: https://t.co/OAgycufvy8 #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @iwearthecrowns

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A4: One more great resource - https://t.co/qZgtsO0Oyr Craft Your Future! #MinecraftEDU

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A5: I've got to believe there could be good opportunities for partnerships with @PBSLrnMedia and @natgeo @natgeoeducation #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Ben, I have a great map from the hobbit and the dwarven moutain of Ereborn if you want it, its an .mcworld file. #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @BenSpieldenner

mr_isaacs Sep 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Wow - this looks amazing! Have you used it? Anyone? #minecraftedu

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A4: One more great resource - https://t.co/qZgtsO0Oyr Craft Your Future! #MinecraftEDU

BenSpieldenner Sep 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Yes! I want to explore those myself...totally selfish reasons. #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @MGrundel

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT

I LOVE THE #BlockByBlock work! #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MGrundel

MRAROOM12 Sep 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A5: Would love more content for science NGSS standards! Would be great to get @NASAJPL_Edu involved some how #MinecraftEDU

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#YAAS #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MGrundel, @mr_isaacs, @MicrosoftStore

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Outro - Name, Role, Location - Please share your most significant learning or favorite tweet of the #MinecraftEDU Chat

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Outro - Name, Role, Location - Please share your most significant learning or favorite tweet of the #MinecraftEDU Chat

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT

For Sure, and a Galacticraft mod for Education Edition. What do you say @PlayCraftLearn ? #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @MRAROOM12, @NASAJPL_Edu, @PlayCraftLearn

iwearthecrowns Sep 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Um, absolutely! Great ideas! #MinecraftEdu

In reply to @BenSpieldenner

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Underwater worlds are very underutilized in #MinecraftEDU Def a great untapped resource.

In reply to @mspaperless, @iwearthecrowns

learning_lit Sep 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT

This was on my to-do list to contact you about... I'm applying now :) #MinecraftEDU

In reply to @mr_isaacs, @minefaire

chellymil Sep 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Bye everyone! Toronto is out for the night! I think I'm coming out of my creativity block thanks to this chat! #MinecraftEDU

MGrundel - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thank you all so much for joining and a special thanks to my good friends @iwearthecrowns and @PBJellyGames Happy B-day Cathy! #MinecraftEDU