Liam

N00bing it up in Minecraft - Making, Breaking and Learning with Video Games
You've heard about Minecraft. You've seen the strange-blocky graphics and heard the epic-length conversations your students have about Creepers, Redstone and Endermen. Now it's your turn to dive into this open-ended sandbox game and get your hands dirty: Minecraft-style.

Join self-confessed Minecraft nut and TDSB teacher, Liam O'Donnell on the [|GamingEdus Professional Play Minecraft server], a free and open multiplayer Minecraft world created for teachers.

Experience the thrill of digging yourself into a hole and getting stuck. Wonder at your ability to fall into hot lava and die - repeatedly. Minecraft is a game of endless possibilities for play, creation, fun and, of course, learning.

Playing Minecraft firsthand is a great way to see what all the fuss is about this game and find ways to fit into your classroom or library. Whether you teach Grades 1 or Grade 12, Minecraft is sure to engage your students.


 * What you will need to bring:**

A laptop.

That's it. Bring your laptop and we'll get you set up with the Minecraft game and a temporary account for free.

We will also have laptops for people to use, but bring your own to guarantee your spot in the tinkering fun!

Tour the GamingEdus server
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Play Minecraft with us before the conference. Visit us at: [|gamingedus.org] or email us at gamingedus@gmail.com and we'll get you set up!

Resources to Get You Started with Minecraft:
[|Getting Started in Minecraft: From Zero to Punching Wood]- Everything you need to know to start playing Minecraft for yourself.

[|Play is the Thing for Gaming Curious Teachers] - Why teachers need to play video games before they teach with video games

[|Messy learning with Minecraft] - How first day Minecraft disasters led to powerful learning with Grade 4 - 6 students


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