Today’s class, we went over Minecraft and how it has developed into more than just an online game.

As a class, we individually logged into the MinecraftEdu Launcher on the UVIC computers using the mac option.  Below is a photo I took while playing the game.

How can it be used in education?

• Students can create worlds/living environments
• Great option for art
• Can be used for social studies
• Used for exploring extreme environments

The classroom teacher is able to manage players.  They can freeze the whole game and take control of it.  Each individual player can be managed. AS a teacher, you can control the mode.  You can have the children work individually or in groups.

Competencies:

• The communication competency is hit when children work in groups and connect to one another.  Critical and creative thinking are both used throughout the game when interacting and building new environments.