I have put together these slides to support a staff workshop that I am presenting next week. I will be introducing teachers to the potential of MinecraftEdu in the PYP classroom. Teachers will also have the opportunity to explore a MinecraftEdu tutorial world.
Playing with the possibilities of Minecraft in a PYP school
Sunday 5 February 2017
PYP Teacher Workshop: An Introduction to MinecraftEdu
I have put together these slides to support a staff workshop that I am presenting next week. I will be introducing teachers to the potential of MinecraftEdu in the PYP classroom. Teachers will also have the opportunity to explore a MinecraftEdu tutorial world.
Tuesday 1 March 2016
First Games
After reading Colin Gallagher's book 'Minecraft in the Classroom' I decided to begin with a flat world from scratch. Students could then log in to 'multiplayer' and begin building immediately. This was a simple and effective beginning for me to manage without distractions for the students.
Thursday 10 December 2015
Friday 4 December 2015
What to Buy
We have purchased Minecraft Edu!
20 user licenses
1 server
Our ECA begins in a few weeks!
Wednesday 2 December 2015
The Beginning
Why is Minecraft so popular?
Should I be using it in my primary classroom?
Is Minecraft a useful tool in a PYP classroom?
Can a Minecraft beginner find authentic ways to integrate it into the curriculum?
Minecraft in the PYP
The Mission
To inquire into the educational capabilities of Minecraft.
Particular focus on a PYP classroom.
To inquire into the educational capabilities of Minecraft.
Particular focus on a PYP classroom.
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