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Description/Rationale
Description/Rationale
Objectives/Learning Goal(s)
Objectives/Learning Goal(s)
- Learn how teachers are using Minecraft Education Edition in their classrooms
- Explore Minecraft for Education lessons
This session applies to:
- Grades 1-12
- All subjects/content areas
- Professional Learning Communities
- Teacher Professional Development
- Administrators
Activities
Activities
Group discussion #1
As a group, answer the following questions:
- What do you know about Minecraft?
- Have you ever played it?
- If so, discuss your experience with your group members.
- Have you ever used it in a lesson?
- If so, describe the lesson and the experience to your group members.
Watch the video shown right
Watch the video shown right
Turner USD's Story
Turner USD's Story
Group discussion #2
- What in the video resonates with you?
- What skills did teachers say students practice when they use Minecraft?
- What benefits did the teachers discuss?
- Based on the video, would you consider using it in class?
- What would be your concerns about using it?
Exploring Redstone
Exploring Redstone
- What is Redstone?
- Based on the article, what products/projects could students build with Redstone?
- What scientific concepts can students learn by using Redstone?
- Other Resources
Code Builder for Minecraft: Education Edition
Code Builder for Minecraft: Education Edition
Exploring Lessons in the MCEE Community
Exploring Lessons in the MCEE Community
- Go to http://education.minecraft.net
- Click on Class Resources
- Scroll down to Find a Lesson.
- Read through a couple of lessons that most appeal to you.
TCEA Blog Entries
TCEA Blog Entries
Group Discussion
Group Discussion
As a group, answer the following questions:
- Share with the group the lesson(s) you reviewed.
- What did you like about the lesson?
- How could you use it in your class?
- What personas are met by using Minecraft? Why?
Explore More TCEA Minecraft Learning Opportunities
Explore More TCEA Minecraft Learning Opportunities
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