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Minecraft 202 Class for Intermediate Players: Build & Design (Only Java Edition)
Playful Digital Learning
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(526)
In this one time gaming club, students will accomplish unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills.(#builder)
Class experience
This class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills! Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme for the week. One week students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we will introduce a new theme and skills. Each class starts off introducing students to a particular skill in Minecraft, such as how to use simple redstone,...
Learning Goals 00:00 - 00:10 Introduce each other and wait for others 00:10 - 00:15 Introduce theme and decide group vs. individual building 00:15 - 01:15 Building and question time 01:15 - 01:30 Present their builds to other students (if we have time, record a video)
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. Learning coach, Ashtyn Dial, graduated from Arizona State University with a Master's in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She has worked with children for several years and has taught many subjects including game development, language, writing, music, and more. She is currently working as a Teacher Assistant. Learning coach, Shardul Shetye, is majoring in psychology at Arizona State University. He has been playing video games, including Minecraft, for the past ten years, and has become an expert at many Minecraft concepts. He hopes to pass on some of his useful knowledge to bright young scholars.
Homework Offered
No external homework is neededAssessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students will need to download Minecraft Java Edition with their own account. We highly recommend for students to use the mouse for playing instead of using touch pad. They will also need a microphone and a camera for video communication on Zoom.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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. PDL Class Policy When in a Playful Digital Learning class, please respect your instructor and other students. a. Follow the teacher’s instructions b. Do not destroy buildings c. Be polite and kind when suggesting or criticizing ideas d. 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: Temporarily removed from the Minecraft server or document until the teacher deems the behavior is corrected.
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(526)
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. We offer an educational environment that fuels...
Group Class
$24
per classMeets once
90 min
Completed by 679 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-10 learners per class
