What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Greetings Fellow Minecraft Adventurers! Your mission is to find the lost ruins, recover the golden statue, and follow the dangerous path back to the escape plane...if you can! As each adventurer completes the mission, they will be transported to the free-build area while awaiting the success of the other adventurers. Once the group is reassembled, we will look at the programming behind the game. Previous knowledge for redstone and command blocks is not required. **IMPORTANT** This course is for Minecraft Java Edition for PC, Mac, and Linux ONLY and is NOT compatible with Game Consoles, iPads or any other devices. Basic experience of playing Minecraft is required for joining the game. This one-time class offers: * Problem solving skills * Critical thinking skills * Creativity opportunities * Programming skills with redstone and command blocks Playing the jungle game will take about 30 minutes of class. The remaining time will be the programming tutorial. ** This world exists on a teacher hosted Minecraft Realm. So, parents can be reassured that only approved learners can have access to the world. ** Parents will be need to send me their child's screen name so that I can give them access to the world. ** Verbal communication takes place through the Zoom app. So learners will need to make sure not to turn it off.
Learning Goals
* Problem solving skills
* Critical thinking skills
* Creativity opportunities
* Programming skills with Redstone and programming blocks
Other Details
Supply List
* A Minecraft Java Edition account must be purchased by the learner ( Windows PC, Mac, and Linux). * Mobile devices, iPad and Tablets, consoles like Nintendo Switch / PS4 are not currently supported). * Parents will be need to send me their child's screen name so that I can give them access to the world. * Verbal communication takes place through the Zoom app. So learners will need to make sure not to turn it off.
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
I was a part-time programmer for 5 years. During that time, I created a progress tracking application for the data entry department of American Express.
I have spent the past 3 years exploring the world of Minecraft and its possibilities with my 3 sons.
I currently teach web programming to my oldest son and have been for the past 3 years.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-6 learners per class