$195
for 5 classes
Polar Minecraft Express Camp: Christmas in Minecraft (Only Java Edition)
Completed by 1 learner
Ages 7-12
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(589 reviews)
Live video meetings
5x per week, 1 week
4-10 learners per class
120 min
What's included
5 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
No external homework is needed.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
All aboard! The Polar Express has arrived in the world of Minecraft. In this 5-day camp, students will read The Polar Express, create a script with a Minecraft theme, and build their own structures. Students will exercise their imagination and execute their ideas as they work together in Minecraft to add their own style to the classic story. On the final day of camp, students will act out the movie inside of Minecraft, where it will be recorded and sent out to students and their families to enjoy. Is a creeper the engineer? Are there snow golems in the North Pole? It is up to you to decide when retelling the story! 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. In addition to providing a fun experience students will learn how to: - Collaborate with other students to plot a story from beginning to end, creating a script based on the classic story using their own imaginations and Minecraft elements - Write a script as a group and edit it when necessary in Google Docs - Use story structure and add new elements to their version of the Polar Express - Design buildings and other locations needed for movie sets and learn to build them in Minecraft - Act out scenes from their movie - Develop negotiating skills when conflict arises in a group setting and engage in teamwork - Execute their creative ideas through building their own personalized Polar Express movie in Minecraft - Use technology to accomplish goals - Give instructions to others and accept feedback from teachers and peers alike Shortly after the end of the class, students will receive their movie and access their Minecraft map. They can be proud of all the hard work they put into making it. 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.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
PDL Class Policy
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.
When in a Playful Digital Learning class, please respect your instructor and other students.
- Follow the teacher’s instructions
- Do not destroy buildings or writing of other students
- Be polite and kind when suggesting or criticizing ideas
- Allow other students to speak
If the class is frequently interrupted or the student is misbehaving:
1. First time: Verbal or written warning
2. Second time: Put the student in a breakout room to speak with an instructor one on one
3. Third time: Kicked or temporarily banned from the Minecraft server or document until the teacher deems the behavior is corrected
Any warnings will be communicated to the student’s parent/guardian.
Please note that the Minecraft server may also be temporarily turned off while students are doing other tasks (such as writing or discussing).
Supply List
This class uses Zoom, Minecraft Java Edition on the computer, and Google Docs.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students will need to download Minecraft Java Edition on the computer and Zoom. They will also need a microphone and a camera for video communication.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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 and many are pursuing or have received degrees in education.
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. SHer research topic is focusing on gaming and learning.
Teacher, Lindsay Heiser, is a graduate of Riverside City College with a degree in Film & Television production. She enjoys encouraging kids to be creative and to express themselves through the art of storytelling. She has played Minecraft since 2012 and is very skilled.
Teacher, Carylanne Joubert Maier, is a graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in English Studies. She loves writing stories and teaching kids to enjoy it too. She has played Minecraft since 2012 and enjoys designing and building in the game.
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