Before this group disappears, I thought I'd post Jane Chien's pictures from TESOL Atlanta.

Before this group disappears, I thought I'd post Jane Chien's pictures from TESOL Atlanta. Here is the link to our presentation at the conference on EVO Minecraft MOOC, at The Best of EVO, an event similar to the one at which she and I presented last year: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yvdqSlQzduE2-VCmk-L4_Luv-N96kgqaVCryuKjVcQU/edit#heading=h.3fwc126vsc6c

“If there’s a letter.

“If there’s a letter... it’s there for a reason; there’s no extra filling in words.” :O ... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PM02CcsGOL0
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PM02CcsGOL0

https://youtu.be/WtTl1EpIj2I

https://youtu.be/WtTl1EpIj2I
https://youtu.be/WtTl1EpIj2I

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/blog/achieve-more-with-microsoft-game-stack

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/blog/achieve-more-with-microsoft-game-stack
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/blog/achieve-more-with-microsoft-game-stack

https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/03/food-innovations-changed-our-mouths-which-in-turn-changed-our-languages/

https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/03/food-innovations-changed-our-mouths-which-in-turn-changed-our-languages/
https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/03/food-innovations-changed-our-mouths-which-in-turn-changed-our-languages/

https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/terrific-tools

https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/terrific-tools
https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/terrific-tools

If anyone is interested in trying an Italian Minecraft server Tantrum has been really nice so far...

If anyone is interested in trying an Italian Minecraft server Tantrum has been really nice so far mc.tantrum.org:23456 . It's a 1.13 server and they are testing 1.14 as well but I haven't tried it there. They also have a Discord server.

Dear group.

Dear group. My name is Esty. I am an English teacher from Israel. Can I join this lesson and watch the webinar once again?
Thank you.
P.s.
What will we do when G+ will shut down?

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition (free for anyone who purchased Java Edition before October 2018) can now be used with...

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition (free for anyone who purchased Java Edition before October 2018) can now be used with Code Connection - a free extension that "helps students learn how to code by connecting popular programming platforms to the game".
I created a small tutorial for installing this version and running it together with CC extension, by using as an example my Scratch PixelArt editor: https://kidslovetocode.wordpress.com/2019/02/24/pixelart-in-scratch-transferred-to-minecraft-using-code-connection/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biZY3lfSXtE&frags=pl,wn

I think I'll try some baby-step exploratory things with MC and my 1st year English students when classes begin in...

I think I'll try some baby-step exploratory things with MC and my 1st year English students when classes begin in April. Initially, I'll just bring my laptop to class, login in single-player (survival) mode and have small groups of 2-3 try moving around and doing things, while the rest of the class works on some other project or worksheet.

If nothing else, it will be an opportunity for me to communicate with them in simple English. "Press W to move forward."

I won't expect anything more than that unless something develops out of it.

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2019/02/13/alef-education-abu-dhabi-vision.cnn-business/video/playlists/busin...

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2019/02/13/alef-education-abu-dhabi-vision.cnn-business/video/playlists/business-innovative-cities/
https://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2019/02/13/alef-education-abu-dhabi-vision.cnn-business/video/playlists/business-innovative-cities/

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How big is your classroom?... (I am always running out of room in mine...)

How big is your classroom?... (I am always running out of room in mine...)
https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/nation-crafted
https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/nation-crafted

For those interested in teaching coding through MC and those interested in the role of English to learn coding.

For those interested in teaching coding through MC and those interested in the role of English to learn coding.
https://www.i-programmer.info/news/150-training-a-education/12529-computer-science-curriculum-from-minecraft.html?fbclid=IwAR2nmMoBeX7IMLKOSISsTkGjSPpH1NYNg9mQgWnm7Q2pVPCj3QRQKFx4QYU

https://www.i-programmer.info/news/150-training-a-education/12529-computer-science-curriculum-from-minecraft.html?fbclid=IwAR2nmMoBeX7IMLKOSISsTkGjSPpH1NYNg9mQgWnm7Q2pVPCj3QRQKFx4QYU

I'm revisiting a book I have read for my MSc from Debra Levin Gelman, who is mentioned in the article below.

I'm revisiting a book I have read for my MSc from Debra Levin Gelman, who is mentioned in the article below. Apart from cognitive aspects, there is also the natural social and emotional stages kids go through. The article mentions Minecraft and how it can be empowering for Tweens (from 9-11). It's a good read to help us understand our learners. https://fundayfactory.com/blog/2016-age-appropriate-design-tweens/
https://fundayfactory.com/blog/2016-age-appropriate-design-tweens/

Just checking in with this outstanding community of learners to say that I read and explore all that you post;...

Just checking in with this outstanding community of learners to say that I read and explore all that you post; however, working full time (overtime!) as a consultant, I don't keep up with all of your wonderful and creative projects. I am learning a lot and practicing when a get a window of opportunity. I especially enjoy hearing from those of you who apply the tool to instruction. I can see that it would engage students not only in learning English but math and other academic subjects, along with helping them integrate those into occupational skills. "Integrated/contextualized" instruction is the big new kid on the Adult-Education block. Great possibilities. Thanks.

Full article, here:

Full article, here:
https://www.edsurge.com/research/guides/game-based-learning-preparing-students-for-the-future?fbclid=IwAR1LtVKrScGO0Cvi5jqguCsC9MGFwaVaezz0pxg8MK4XMOFw8295Nuj4_jo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq-oIDivm5I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq-oIDivm5I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq-oIDivm5I

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g9OrDc3fOCE

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g9OrDc3fOCE
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g9OrDc3fOCE

I'm wondering what sort of ratio between language novices (L2 learners) and language "experts" (in a relativistic...

I'm wondering what sort of ratio between language novices (L2 learners) and language "experts" (in a relativistic sense including other L2 learners) would be needed to make in-game L2 learning viable. Does immersion work if you are only immersed with other novices?