Minecraft in Education: Lessons Learned from the Classroom

John MillerChalone Peaks Middle School – King City, CA.

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Middle school teacher

Games-based learning and literacy

Stephen Reid - @immersivemind

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Minecraft and Literacy@johnmillerEDU

Lessons Learned: Game Based Learning and Schools

Typical Educator

Not a gamer

Technology neutral

Passionate about learning

Stubborn, but open to change

Professional growth through community

Obstacles for Schools

A game is not a priority purchase

Hardware, filters, and privacy

Assessment driven decision making

Opportunities

Alternative assessmentsLiteracy and storytellingOral language and vocabulary developmentSTEM and STEAM

Collaboration and problem solvingDesign, art, and music

Considerations

Don’t water down the gameChallenge educators to design experiencesTools or support and multiplayer

Reach out to teachersCharacters and themes kids can relate to

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