https://youtu.be/WtTl1EpIj2I

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

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/

Full article, here:

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

Don Carroll here some interesting examples of how to use MC in language learning from Irvspanish who is a Spanish...

Don Carroll here some interesting examples of how to use MC in language learning from Irvspanish who is a Spanish teacher.


https://youtu.be/C-mtYlOVfqo

We had a wonderful time testing a lesson plan for Language learners that can be easily adapted to any level.

We had a wonderful time testing a lesson plan for Language learners that can be easily adapted to any level. Thanks everyone for attending the Building Challenge. Here is the link to the lesson plan. We appreciate those who experienced the lesson to reflect on the experience and the lesson plan. We would love to hear from everyone! Feedback/questions on the lesson plan is welcome!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wHg1UlMD5RIwjyXmhwcdcXsagxe3qeYAdojO6ULFodc/edit?usp=sharing

My birthday MC gift from Dakotah Redstone! A beautiful house! Thank YOU!

My birthday MC gift from Dakotah Redstone! A beautiful house! Thank YOU!
I loved spending time with you decorating it, Dak.
I changed MC to my native language (Portuguese) for the first time and I realized that I don't know how to say most of them in my own language.. so I'm learning them in Portuguese now. In order to learn it fast, following Dakota's suggestion, I'm labelling the items around the house. There is a number of possibilities in-game for language learning, but also for teachers to create activities in-game.

Some info about commands all participants can use in-game. Click on the picture for full view and download it.

Some info about commands all participants can use in-game. Click on the picture for full view and download it.

Minecraft.net in Portuguese! How cool!

Minecraft.net in Portuguese! How cool!
https://minecraft.net/pt-br/article/minecraftnet-portuguese
https://minecraft.net/pt-br/article/minecraftnet-portuguese

Thanks to Don Carroll reflections/questions on the use of MC in education and one of his recent post where he...

Thanks to Don Carroll reflections/questions on the use of MC in education and one of his recent post where he shared about a colleague who had surveyed students to learn whether students knew MC, I remembered a similar experience I had surveying my students about games and how ever since (2012) I have considered learning more about my students habits outside the class and finding out whether they were really gamers or liked just playing casual games or not liking games at all. In 2015 when I started to delve into game-based learning and gamification, I wrote this post.
https://rosebardeltdiary.wordpress.com/2015/07/14/games-gamers-learners-beliefs-and-attitudes-3/
https://rosebardeltdiary.wordpress.com/2015/07/14/games-gamers-learners-beliefs-and-attitudes-3/

Hi, everyone! Good to be back! I'm BardRose. :)

Hi, everyone! Good to be back! I'm BardRose. :)
I'm one of EVOMC moderators. I used to teach English in a language institute, now I'm working as an academic coordinator in Higher education, helping the faculty implement active learning methodologies. I'm also taking a new degree in Computer Science and taking a Master degree in ICT.
I started playing games, mainly Minecraft, a bit more than 2 years ago. My son, EVOMC community and the amazing number of pages and videos dedicated to MC have helped me a lot in my minecraft journey.

http://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-cambridgeshire-42449431/primary-school-uses-minecraft-to-teach-bronze-age-histo...

http://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-cambridgeshire-42449431/primary-school-uses-minecraft-to-teach-bronze-age-history
http://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-cambridgeshire-42449431/primary-school-uses-minecraft-to-teach-bronze-age-history

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

Attending Glodore aka Steve Jenkinson call to help build a town around the rails he is building near Linda's winter...

Attending Glodore aka Steve Jenkinson call to help build a town around the rails he is building near Linda's winter keep, I built a villager Reabilitation Center. After being cured, they are learning to be villagers again. The first one attending the program is a cleric. Trading is super welcome! /warp rehabcenter
After visiting Jo Kay server, I thought of building streets and mapping out spaces for ppl to build and contribute. I hope Steve Jenkinson and Linda Gielen approve the ideas and builds so far. :)

The Skeleton xp farm has to wait!

The Skeleton xp farm has to wait! After meeting Maha Abdelmoneim and Dakotah Redstone in Enfield and acknowledging (Thanks, Phil) that Villagers were having trouble with a 1X4 house ahahah hubby and I built them a proper home.

I had an idea of how to build it because I remembered Linda Gielen 's first grinder and tried to build it like hers.

I had an idea of how to build it because I remembered Linda Gielen 's first grinder and tried to build it like hers. But as I had some doubts, I watched couple of videos. The first gave an idea of how things were done in the inside of the grinder, and in the second one I found the moving mobs around a bit complicated. It will be a lesson for another time! Today, I'll build the skellie farm.
What is interesting though is that a year ago, I wouldn't explore caves or even get near a spawner. As we become more experienced with the game, we develop new skills and more confidence. It's also true that the fact that KeepInventory on makes things a bit easier and as mentioned in one of the discussions recently, we become fearless as there is nothing really to lose. I wonder though if now that EVO is coming to an end, we could turn off KeepInventory. I miss the thrill we get if we lose everything and have to start over. Plus, as it was mentioned by others in our community, it forces us to be more careful and develop strategies to stay alive. :) I'm also planning to build a station with carts that takes people from the village tthrough the mineshaft to the grinders.

My husband loves the sound of lava! I usually avoid them lol

My husband loves the sound of lava! I usually avoid them lol
He does because he knows that usually near lava, there is diamond!
He found a lava pit the day before, just when we were about to turn off computers. I asked him to wait for me to explore it with him. Almost 24 hours later, we did! After 4 hours (more or less) of finding a mineshaft, a ravene and mob spawners (spider, zombie, skeleton) and successfully deactivating them.... we are finally heading to bed! I had never seen a Skeleton spawner. This is the area below the village. Tomorrow I want to learn how to build an xpfarm using the skelie and zombie spawner! It should be fun!

The construction of the hotel is finished!

The construction of the hotel is finished! Time to start decorating it. :) I'm hoping to have Enfield village ready by the end of the week. Because on the 13th everyone is back at school for a week of training, and then on the 20th, meeting our new students.

A view of Enfield Village from the top of the hotel we are building now and a picture of the hotel.

A view of Enfield Village from the top of the hotel we are building now and a picture of the hotel.

What a relief to know that MC is far from losing its popularity!

What a relief to know that MC is far from losing its popularity!
http://stonemarshall.com/news/minecraft-news/minecraft-we-spoke-to-the-lead-designer-behind-the-iconic-game/
http://stonemarshall.com/news/minecraft-news/minecraft-we-spoke-to-the-lead-designer-behind-the-iconic-game/