I am only one year into experiencing Minecraft, and I am glad that I have taken the chance to understand some of this world. Minecraft is a popular choice when we brainstorm for #goaltime. I was not always ready to help steer student projects into the deeper learning goal than what they are already doing when they craft at home. Playing the game myself has allowed me to understand more of the language and guide projects. This is extra helpful since we now have the ability to use the Minecraft Education Edition with all students in the class. I certainly knew that we would get more play and creation during #goaltime, but a student surprised me with a new way to use the game. She used Minecraft to present her project and her project did not have anything to do with the game! Kat's #goaltime was learning about making a cake...in a coffee mug...in our classroom microwave! Some weeks we had messes to clean up or some burnt smells, but in the end she had a tasty treat and enough to share with all 48 students. The twist was when she setup a Minecraft world for students to walk through. The world signs and markers that share her learning experience. So cool! When a student asked her why she chose to present with Minecraft, her answer was that she knows how to use Google Slides, Canva, PowToon, and other presentation tools. She said it was time to try something new! Check it out below: |
Matt HawkinsGull Lake Middle School Archives
March 2018
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