What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this weekly ongoing class, we'll play minigames together in Minecraft Java Edition on a private server as we discuss strategies and share Minecraft stories and ideas. This class is more competitive than my cooperative "Let's Play Minecraft" classes. The games in this class include bed wars, capture the flag, hide and seek, wacky player vs player battles, puzzles, and more! If you enjoy the combat and competition aspect of Minecraft more than building and crafting, this is the class for you! Content is driven by the learners. Player suggestions for games and activities are always taken into consideration when deciding our plans each week. After signing up for this class, please send me your child's username in a message so I can add them to the server. Only currently enrolled students will be allowed in the server due to privacy and safety concerns. I will provide an invitation to the server at that time. NOTES: - Students are encouraged to take class in a quiet room with headphones. If you have more than one learner, they will need to be in separate rooms or wearing headphones in order to prevent distracting echoes. - Students are encouraged to use two different devices during class - one for Zoom and one for Minecraft. (This is for ease of use for the student, but isn't required.) - If there are any issues with Minecraft servers, I will cancel class and issue a full refund. - If anyone has trouble logging on, I will set aside time to help that student individually. Parents may be asked to help with technical issues as well. -Please verify that your version of Minecraft is Java Edition. Java is played on PC or Mac and is not compatible with Bedrock Edition (XBox, PC, Mac) or Pocket Edition (Switch, iPad).
Learning Goals
Students who take this class will practice social skills such as effective communication, collaboration, active listening, empathy, respect, and conflict resolution. Students will also practice critical thinking, problem-solving, planning, creativity, geometric thinking, and more.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Minecraft Java Edition
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Erick. I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Furman University. I'm an online teacher, a martial arts instructor with black belts in Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a business owner, and most recently, an aspiring author. I live at the beach in Florida with my wife (also an Outschool teacher!), our science-loving son, and our cuddly cat.
I believe learning should be fun and engaging and my teaching style definitely reflects that! My goal as a teacher is to inspire, empower, and entertain students while teaching things I'm passionate about - business, finance, martial arts, fitness, and video games. In my classes, be prepared for lots of laughter and silliness in addition to learning.
I hope to see you in the classroom!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 54 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-10 learners per class