What's included
6 live meetings
9 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class we will learn the basics of Minecraft's most engineered feature: REDSTONE! We'll learn the vocabulary of it's different components (redstone dust, torches, repeaters, comparators, observers, etc.) and each of their functions. By the end of the class, we will have used every item in the redstone directory in Minecraft and combine them together to make things that are automatized, useful, and FUN in gameplay. Each class I will show a common example of how a redstone contraption works, focusing on the new component of redstone that it relies on. After I show how it's built, students will make their own version. Then, I challenge them to make adjustments or decorate it so it fits nicely in their growing base full of neat redstone designs. Each day I will post the picture of what we built with instructions on how we did it so students can make their own version in their minecraft worlds. Class 1: Redstone dust, triggers, & pistons: understanding how they're placed. We will build a secret staircase and door! Class 2: We'll go over repeaters and torches. We'll build some important traps every player needs to know! Class 3: Dispensers & droppers! What's the difference? Automatic armor stands, netherportals that open and close, and more! Class 4: Observers & hoppers: how to build automatic systems that are very useful in farms! Class 5: Clocks, but not the ones that tell the time. Here we will automate canons or trashcans. Class 6: Rails: how to make a train station and minecart delivery system. We'll end with some fun games that build on our knowledge of what we learned.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to break things into steps, follow each step, and combine them into creating builds that can be used in a variety of situations in the game. This practice will strengthen their ability to listen and build from my instruction, relying on their logic and class engagement. If they can finish the class at pace, they will be on track to learn more about the Boolean logic that is present in real life computer-programming and electrical engineering. Students will be highly motivated to learn this as it directly enhances their gameplay and makes Minecraft way more fun and exciting to play :)
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a teacher who combines my love of video games and fictional stories with subjects like personal development, history, psychology, and anthropology, and writing. I want to stimulate learning within the environments students find themselves most engaged, whether they be in virtual worlds or ones in their imagination!
I have 6 years of teaching experience with 18 year-old English-learners and children ages 7-13. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from Clemson University and use this degree to help students reflect on others' perspectives. My philosophy of teaching ensures students hit every spot in the learning cycle. When my students grapple with new concepts, they will reflect on the connections these concepts have to their personal lives, and actively experiment with these concepts in activities that rely on teamwork, problem solving, and promote creativity. Creativity is my bread and butter. It is my personal wish to have every student ignite their love of learning by creating something they can proudly show off to parents and friends.
Besides being a fan of video games like World of Warcraft and Skyrim, I love movies, reading, hiking and listening to podcasts, practicing self-defense (Krav Maga), and dancing to electronic music. I have lived abroad and travelled to over 10 countries, and enjoy studying other cultures and ways of living.
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Live Group Class
$140
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
90 min
Completed by 56 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-10 learners per class