Christmas With Steve: Holidays in Minecraft (Only Java Edition on the Computer)
In this one-day class, students will experience winter holidays (Christmas) with Steve like never before by building festive structures inside of Minecraft. (#builder)
Playful Digital Learning
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(573)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
It’s time to celebrate Christmas! In this one-day camp, students will learn the history and traditions of winter holidays like never before by building festive structures inside of Minecraft. Would you like to build and design your own tree ornaments, or even a fun gingerbread house? How about creating your own menorah? Decorating wreaths, building Santa’s sleigh, even making your own stockings and presents are all possibilities. Use your imagination to create festive structures to enjoy this festive winter tradition. For this class, only Minecraft Java Edition (not the Bedrock edition) for PC or Mac is supported. It is not compatible with iPads, tablets, phones, Chromebook, or game consoles. Students must purchase the Java Edition of Minecraft for their personal computers; tablets, Chromebook or consoles will not suffice. After class, students will receive a copy of their maps to save and play whenever they like. In addition to providing a fun experience students will learn how to: - Use a variety of blocks to create various shapes and structures - Decorate the interiors of buildings - Collaborate with classmates to design structures and negotiate ideas - Execute their creative ideas through building their own personalized structures - Use technology to accomplish goals - Develop negotiating skills when conflict arises in a group setting and engage in teamwork - Terraform their surroundings to match the holiday. The teacher will wait up to 15 minutes for students to arrive. If students do not show up within that time and haven’t provided advance notice, the session will not be rescheduled.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
PDL Class Policy
Please verify that your student understands our policy. We want our students to treat us and each other with respect, and we want to make sure everyone has an enjoyable class time.
When in a Playful Digital Learning class, please respect your instructor and other students.
- Follow the teacher’s instructions
- Do not destroy buildings or writing of other students
- Be polite and kind when suggesting or criticizing ideas
- Allow other students to speak
If the class is frequently interrupted or the student is misbehaving:
- First time: Verbal or written warning
- Second time: Put the student in a breakout room to speak with an instructor one on one
- Third time: Kicked or temporarily banned from the Minecraft server or document until the teacher deems the behavior is corrected
Any warnings will be communicated to the student’s parent/guardian.
Please note that the Minecraft server may also be temporarily turned off while students are doing other tasks (such as writing or discussing).
Supply List
Students will need to download Minecraft Java Edition on the computer and Zoom. They will also need a microphone and a camera for video communication.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
573reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Playful Digital Learning consists of people with a passion for teaching, gaming, and technology. We strive to inspire creativity, model reflection, and empower students to learn through play. Our teachers often have experience teaching both in person and online.
The founder of Playful Digital Learning, Yoonhee Lee, has done extensive research on game-based literacy learning. She has a variety of teaching experience in K-12 and adult contexts in Korea and the US. She is currently teaching pre-service teachers in Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at ASU. Her research topic is focusing on gaming and learning.
Teacher, Lindsay Heiser, is a graduate of Riverside City College with a degree in Film & Television production. She enjoys encouraging kids to be creative and to express themselves. She has created Minecraft skins as a hobby since childhood and uses the skill to express her love for color and design.
Teacher, Daniel Kyle is a student at Arizona State University Majoring in Business Law. Daniel has been working with kids for the past 6 years where he helped teach Speech and Debate. Daniel has been customizing his own skins for the past couple of years for holidays and different themes for servers.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$29
per classMeets once
90 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-10 learners per class
