PLEASE NOTE: If you are joining on a console, such as ps4-5, xbox or switch, you would need to get their respective online subscriptions. You will not be able to participate in class if your learner does not have this. The only times you would not need a subscription is on pc or tablet/phone as these do not have them.

In this learner-directed, ongoing class we will start each week by introducing ourselves and then have an icebreaker to get to know everyone a bit more.  Then, we will all join a private server that is only for enrolled learners so we all have a safe and secure format to play on. The majority of this class will be spent playing and using our communication skills (I will provide prompting and help guide students with participation, when needed).

When playing the Minecraft game, students learn creativity, problem solving, self-direction, and collaboration. Students will also practice math skills (trading items and their cost), vocabulary, strategy, and reading skills (reading item names and directions). During gameplay we will practice back and forth communication skills, how to stay positive when things don't go our way, and teamwork.

Week of 1: During this week we will build a shelter to survive the night
Week of 2: During this week we will work on getting each other betting equipment and armor
Week of 3: During this week we will work on making a stable food source
Week of 4: During this week we will work on upgrading our houses and any other touch-ups that might be needed. 

I love playing Minecraft and have been playing it for 10 years! I will use the knowledge I have learned from gameplay when teaching the class. Please note that the Bedrock edition of Minecraft must be downloaded in order to join the private server for the classroom.  I will add everyone’s Microsoft account before class. Bedrock version is for IOS, android, PlayStation, Xbox and pc devices. 

This class is open to all students with all levels of abilities but is taught with accommodations in mind for those students who need extra support with learning. These accommodations will be things such as providing small group instruction rather than large group instruction in order to have more one-on-one and peer interaction, providing a clear beginning and end to activities and tasks to better help with instructions, giving the learners choices and control for more freedom of choice and providing activities to teach and support social/emotional skills with gameplay.