What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this Minecraft Java class we get collaborative and competitive. Whether you like building, making efficient farms for resource generation, or prefer combat/PvP (player vs. player) and redstone defenses, you will find a role fit just for you in our class. This survival experience will teach students about resource management, group communication and decision making, and has games to incentivize their ability to think quickly and solve problems on the go. As the course goes on, the group will build a functional and self-sustaining town in the immersive world of Minecraft. My goal is to help students socialize and make friends, while also honing their skills in the game so they can either collaborate or compete well on a survival multi-player server. Whether it’s by learning tips on how to improve PvP, tackling tricky redstone contraptions to become the richest producer, or just becoming a great architect whose builds bring life to the server, I’m here to help you shine. I’ll bring in all the fun team-based and solo games I know to provide an engaging atmosphere to socialize. NOTE ABOUT MINECRAFT: There are two versions of Minecraft that run on different code: Java (PC, Mac, Linux) and Bedrock. This class uses Java and can only be played on the computer (Mac and Windows). This is NOT a Minecraft Bedrock class, meaning anything off of the computer will not work. If your computer has Windows, make sure you are running Java and not the Windows version. To check, when you open Minecraft and it says Java Edition under the title, that is the correct one. If it’s not there, then you’re running Minecraft for Windows.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a teacher who combines my love of video games and fictional stories with subjects like personal development, history, psychology, and anthropology, and writing. I want to stimulate learning within the environments students find themselves most engaged, whether they be in virtual worlds or ones in their imagination!
I have 6 years of teaching experience with 18 year-old English-learners and children ages 7-13. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from Clemson University and use this degree to help students reflect on others' perspectives. My philosophy of teaching ensures students hit every spot in the learning cycle. When my students grapple with new concepts, they will reflect on the connections these concepts have to their personal lives, and actively experiment with these concepts in activities that rely on teamwork, problem solving, and promote creativity. Creativity is my bread and butter. It is my personal wish to have every student ignite their love of learning by creating something they can proudly show off to parents and friends.
Besides being a fan of video games like World of Warcraft and Skyrim, I love movies, reading, hiking and listening to podcasts, practicing self-defense (Krav Maga), and dancing to electronic music. I have lived abroad and travelled to over 10 countries, and enjoy studying other cultures and ways of living.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 85 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-10 learners per class