WHY MINECRAFTEDU?
“One of the best ways to improve how students display their reading comprehension is asking them to create a visualization”
(Miller, 2014).
MinecraftEdu brings elements of integration, technology and extreme engagement into the classroom. Students will challenge themselves, take their projects further and demonstrate their knowledge of learning through this project-based course.
● MinecraftEdu gives students the independence to create
● As students are involved in problem-solving, the game can motivate students’ higher-level and critical thinking
● MinecraftEdu is a social game, encouraging collaboration and teamwork
Built-in methods of differentiation insure that teachers and students can adapt the course to fit their individual or class needs. This three-week unit will:
1. Meet new Alaska Literacy Standards or the Common Core Literacy Standards • grades 6th-12th
2. Let students expand on the book with their own thoughts and ideas
3. Encourage students to collaborate and explore
4. Provide teachers with a planned guide for integrating technology
5. Let teachers explore gamification in a safe, guided environment on a private MinecraftEDU server provided through UAS
For further information on how MinecraftEdu is different from the original Minecraft game, please visit: http://services.minecraftedu.com/wiki/What_is_MinecraftEdu
“One of the best ways to improve how students display their reading comprehension is asking them to create a visualization”
(Miller, 2014).
MinecraftEdu brings elements of integration, technology and extreme engagement into the classroom. Students will challenge themselves, take their projects further and demonstrate their knowledge of learning through this project-based course.
● MinecraftEdu gives students the independence to create
● As students are involved in problem-solving, the game can motivate students’ higher-level and critical thinking
● MinecraftEdu is a social game, encouraging collaboration and teamwork
Built-in methods of differentiation insure that teachers and students can adapt the course to fit their individual or class needs. This three-week unit will:
1. Meet new Alaska Literacy Standards or the Common Core Literacy Standards • grades 6th-12th
2. Let students expand on the book with their own thoughts and ideas
3. Encourage students to collaborate and explore
4. Provide teachers with a planned guide for integrating technology
5. Let teachers explore gamification in a safe, guided environment on a private MinecraftEDU server provided through UAS
For further information on how MinecraftEdu is different from the original Minecraft game, please visit: http://services.minecraftedu.com/wiki/What_is_MinecraftEdu