Minecraft is known as a sandbox-style game because students have the ability to use their creativity to create new things. We appreciate the learning opportunities in Minecraft and believe the students learn better when they enjoy what they're doing.

In this ongoing class, students will play online with a seasoned Minecraft gamer who will challenge them weekly to show off their builds, complete challenges, and enjoy Minecraft in a safe, moderated environment. All students who enroll will be added to a private server hosted by the instructor and only the students in this class will have access. 

This class will utilize Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, the same version that is running on your consoles (Xbox, PS4, Switch), tablets, and PCs. 

To join the server, students will need to be signed into their Microsoft Account (to be added as friends) and will need the online gameplay subscription for their device. Xbox players will need Xbox Live, Switch players will need Nintendo Online. Students will also need to share their Minecraft username to the teacher so they can access the world. Only the instructor and other students in this class will be able to see their username. 

To make sure that all students have a great experience there will be a few rules while playing:
1)  No griefing. Don't destroy other's creations or take other's items.
2)  No bullying. Treat everyone with respect. If they're not interested in PvP fighting, do not attack them.
3)  No inappropriate language or content. 
If a student is unable to follow these rules, they will be removed from the server for a cooldown. Further violations may result in permanent ban and removal from the course. We will communicate with parents directly if these instances occur. 


Our philosophies at TechWise Academy:
1) Embrace Mistakes - Coding provides immediate feedback to the learner to correct any mistakes along the way. Mistakes are part of the process of learning. 
2) Enjoy Learning - We use fun characters and games to make the learning fun for your student. We know that students learn better when they enjoy the process.
3) Explore Computer Science - We want to expose the problem solving techniques used in computer science to every child. We know every student will not be programmers one day; however, we want to give tools that can be used across any field of study or career. 


*Cover image was taken in-game and edited by me.

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