Minecraft 101 Class for Beginner Players: Build & Chill (Only Java Edition)

This class gives students the opportunity to express their building and design skills in Minecraft! Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to the theme for the week. Players of any skill level are encouraged to join and inquire about any topics they may be unfamiliar with. Our teachers are skilled in Minecraft and will answer any questions and help students turn their ideas into realities. Each week, we will introduce a new theme. Students may be designing a water park, building cities in the Nether, building a space station, or more!

Advanced skills or knowledge of Minecraft are not required. Students are encouraged to have fun with others in an interactive and supportive group setting. 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.

Students in this course will:

- Express their creativity and ideas in Minecraft

- Collaborate with other students to build complexes and villages

- Design and plan individual buildings

- Develop negotiating skills in a group setting and engage in teamwork

- Apply basic engineering knowledge to rise to a specific problem or challenge

- Give instructions to others and accept feedback from teachers and peers alike

- Be able to ask for help or guidance with their builds 

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.