I got about halfway done with the "white tower" build idea before I had to take a break for the night.

I got about halfway done with the "white tower" build idea before I had to take a break for the night... dying of thirst... too much salt - not enough fluids I guess ;) Dak
(I need to mine some more Diorite anyways)

obligatory image attached... can't make a post without an image :)

idea for possible group activity - (open to cuss and discuss)

idea for possible group activity - (open to cuss and discuss)
while farming dirt for the Huntsman's Woods build, I "discovered" an "abandoned pumpkin farm". ;) (see attached images) What circumstances would bring someone to abandon a perfectly good pumpkin farm? Would one of our group members (new or old) want to move in and renovate? Would a group of brave explorers want to investigate what (edit:delete ravine full of horrible mobs) interesting circumstance lead to the current state of affairs? (note: it's a really pleasant location, not too far from the mesa teleport, Dak)

The resource pack is really cool.

The resource pack is really cool.
https://minecraft.net/pt-br/article/try-new-minecraft-java-textures
https://minecraft.net/pt-br/article/try-new-minecraft-java-textures

I have a suggestion to make :) How about creating a google sheet (through google form may be) for all participants...

I have a suggestion to make :) How about creating a google sheet (through google form may be) for all participants to add their information such as Avatar name, real name, where from or where they are in the world, what they do or who they teach for example. Then let everybody join with the Avatar name in here, if they choose to at least.

I think this is more immersive and also much less confusing. I found it hard to remember two names for each person :) (I'm already very bad at remembering names).

I for one would love to bring my Olive in here..

Thank you. :)

After struggling to find my way down to the ADG Mine with Vance earlier tonight, I decided I needed to make a more...

After struggling to find my way down to the ADG Mine with Vance earlier tonight, I decided I needed to make a more "convenient" way to get in and out of the mine... I discovered the rule "don't dig up" applies equally as well as "don't dig down". :)
My stairway up from the mine came out under a river! :(
Not really "convenient".
Oh well... :)

It is a pleasure to announce the Call for Participation for the Electronic Village Online (EVO) 2018.

It is a pleasure to announce the Call for Participation for the Electronic Village Online (EVO) 2018. A project of TESOL's Computer-Assisted Language Learning Interest Section (CALL-IS), EVO has been offering free, open online professional development sessions and workshops to teachers of English around the globe since 2001.

This year, we are pleased to offer 14 five-week sessions on a the following topics:
ICT4ELT
Business English for a better world
Classroom-based research
Teacher, trainer, coach: Developing the business English professional
EVO Minecraft MOOC
Are you a fair tester?
Flipped learning
Moodle4Teachers
Mother tongue use in the EFL classroom
QR codes in action
Teaching listening: Principles, techniques and technologies
Teaching pronunciation differently
TECHNO-CLIL
Teaching EFL to young learners

For descriptions and abstracts, visit the Call for Participation at http://evosessions.pbworks.com/w/page/121153245/Call_for_Participation_2018

Please note that registration for the sessions will take place from January 8 - January 14, 2018. The sessions begin on January 14 and continue until February 18. To register for a session, follow the instructions on that session's page (Session pages are linked to the titles in the CfP.). EVO sessions can be time-consuming, so we encourage you to sign up for no more than two sessions!

As always, EVO sessions are free (you need only a computer with Internet access and a desire to learn) and open to all, no matter what your professional affilation. The sessions carry no academic credit, and participants may choose the level of involvement that works for them.

Mark your calendars now for EVO registration, January 8 - 14th and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Please share this invitation with your colleagues and e-lists.

Thank you for helping us to spread the word!

EVO18 Coordination Team

http://evosessions.pbworks.com/w/page/121153245/Call_for_Participation_2018

Alpacas far northeast of our #evomc18 spawn point. I built a shelter near here and called it Alpaca Point.

Alpacas far northeast of our #evomc18 spawn point. I built a shelter near here and called it Alpaca Point.

I constructed a tower in the new location which should be visible from afar.

I constructed a tower in the new location which should be visible from afar. Looking forward to connecting with others on the server as we prepare for #evomc18

Hi everyone, and attn Jeff Kuhn, Aaron Schwartz, Jane Chien, as you'll be in Chicago, perhaps you'd like to get on...

Hi everyone, and attn Jeff Kuhn, Aaron Schwartz, Jane Chien, as you'll be in Chicago, perhaps you'd like to get on the program for this one as well ...

And to everyone else, there is still time to join us in the Best of EVO session to be held on-site at TESOL Chicago in March AND get your name in the CALL-IS Electronic Village program book. We have an hour and a half allocated to us, and we may be able to take online presentations.

Here is a description of the session

Coordinators, moderators, and participants in Electronic Village Online speak about their sessions and about how EVO functions. Moderators will overview their sessions, and participants are invited to describe their experiences as members of the EVO online community. Panelists will explain how to become involved as moderators or participants next year.

If you would like to join us, send me (vancestev at gmail.com) a description similar to this one, with names, affiliation, and a title for your session:

Martha Ramirez, Universidad de Los Andes, and Diana Salazar, Saint Matthew School: Flipped Learning 2018: Highlights and reflections

You can also join us if you want any time up to the conference, but this is a last call to be included in the CALL-IS EV program book.