Let's Learn Redstone! Minecraft Advanced Class
Redstone is a fun and powerful tool used to create awesome machines, traps, and games in Minecraft - but can be overwhelming to learn! Students will learn the tools needed to create secret doors, automatic farms, booby traps, and more!
LearningWorks for Kids LIVE
Average rating:
4.5
Number of reviews:(203)
What's included
2 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
IMPORTANT: This is an advanced Minecraft class. Enrolled learners should be familiar with basic Minecraft controls. Each student participating will need a Minecraft Java account for PC/Mac to be able to join our online LearningWorks Minecraft server. In this two-session course, students will learn the basics of Minecraft Redstone. They will learn how to use the features, and will see some amazing devices that can be made by practicing with Redstone. Class will begin with a presentation and discussion on organization. We will discuss how this thinking skill helps us in Minecraft and in real-world activities. Session 1: We’ll dive into learning by examining how each Minecraft component works and we will see how Minecraft devices function behind the scenes. We will put our minds together to find the error in broken Redstone machines and repair the machines to working condition. Session 2: Students will work to complete an individual Redstone challenge - creating a secret hidden room using pistons! Students will have the opportunity to work on our very own Redstone creation: a game, a booby trap, an auto-farm, an alarm system, or something of their own design!
Learning Goals
1. Students will demonstrate organizational skills by breaking apart their Redstone devices into smaller, manageable components in order to create complex Redstone devices.
2. Students will learn how executive functioning skills can help them succeed in Minecraft gameplay and in real life by using organizational strategies. to break projects into smaller manageable tasks and create complex Redstone devices.
LearningWorks for Kids (LW4K) views gameplay as a foundation for children’s learning. LW4K LIVE classes leverage children's attention, persistence, and love of gaming as tools for developing executive functioning, social-emotional, and academic skills used in and out of game play. Our teachers are expert gamers, trained in psychology and education with the goal of making game-based learning into real world skills. But playing games is not enough! We apply evidenced-based strategic teaching principles and the LW4K model of “Detect, Reflect, and Connect” to make gameplay “Digitally Nutritious” and help students identify, think about, and then apply the skills they are practicing in gameplay to the real world.
While our classes are great fun, there is always a teaching component included. Typically we spend about 10 minutes at the beginning of class, talking, watching video, and strategizing about our targeted skill (e.g. Planning, Time Management, Organization, Flexibility, etc). During gameplay which takes up the remainder of the class, we apply the “Detect, Reflect, and Connect” strategies to promote real world learning. Your kids will have a blast playing video games with our teacher and learn skills that will help them at home, school, and in their daily activities.
Other Details
Supply List
Each student participating will need a Minecraft Java account for PC/Mac to be able to join our online LearningWorks Minecraft server. The "Minecraft for Windows 10 version" on console editions, and pocket editions for mobile devices will not work for this course. To participate in our multi-player set-up, students need to access Minecraft from a laptop or desktop computer. The class is not compatible with iPads, tablets, phones, or game consoles. If you don’t have Java Edition, it can be purchased here for $26 USD: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-edition/ Each student will need a working microphone and pair of headphones.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Joined March, 2020
4.5
203reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Our dedicated, experienced Learning Works for Kids instructors always make sure that every session is just as enjoyable as it is educational. This course is led by Ryan Fite, a member of our LearningWorks LIVE Team.
Ryan is a course instructor and content creator at Learning Works for Kids. He has a background studying psychology at the University of Rhode Island and volunteering as a crisis counselor. Ryan loves playing games with friends, rock climbing, and his cats. He believes reaching goals both in games and in real life come with practice and critical thinking.
Ryan enjoys working as a group to accomplish fun and challenging tasks together while learning along the way. He believes that reflecting and understanding how we play games and make decisions can help us make the most out of each day. Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
60 min
Completed by 33 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-8 learners per class
