Learning Minecraft?

Learning Minecraft? Be sure to know the lingo to avoid sounding like a noob. Check out our Minecraft dictionary and feel free to contribute!
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Here's an intro video (15 mins) to Minecraft and its potential.

Here's an intro video (15 mins) to Minecraft and its potential.
Pro tip: Avoid looking for 'answers' before diving into Minecraft as games are systems designed for learning. Which means play and figure it out as you go then ask the questions!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lXaiV-ZKOQ

Hi all I'm Jeff, one of the moderators for the EVO Minecraft MOOC.

Hi all I'm Jeff, one of the moderators for the EVO Minecraft MOOC. Together with Filip, I can most likely answer any of your Minecraft questions. I've been playing Minecraft since the alpha version way back in 2010 and have been using it in the classroom since 2012. My goal for the MOOC is to pick up (and share) some new ideas and innovations in using games in the classroom.

Three things
1. I'm a teacher trainer in the field of CALL
2. I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Instructional Technology with a focus on games.
3. I taught EFL in Japan and Mongolia

Outside of work
1. I'm an avid camper and kayaker
2. I enjoy building, tinkering and DIY activities.

And
1. I'm a gamer and enjoy talking, playing, and sharing new games.

Let's play!
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Hello everyone, I'm Marijana Smolčec from Croatia, an EFL teacher, a proud mum of two expert Minecraft gamers, a...

Hello everyone, I'm Marijana Smolčec from Croatia, an EFL teacher, a proud mum of two  expert Minecraft gamers,  a wife , a Minecraft Newbie and also one of your co-moderators of #evomc15 session. It will be a fun time here with us and since everyone are keen on Minecraft and games these days I am no exception. My sons are the main reason why I am here and the way they use games for learning English and learning in general. My 3-2-1 is a video I created 2 years ago, it is a bit old, but enough for you to get to know me! :) Welcome to #evomc15 - looking forward to be learning with you! #introduction  
https://animoto.com/play/4tge1KwHywmGID0stPywjw

Hi everyone I'm Vance, Minecraft Noob and one of the moderators of this #evomc15 session.

Hi everyone I'm Vance, Minecraft Noob and one of the moderators of this #evomc15 session. My goal here is to learn along with you how to engage my students with Minecraft. This post models a start at a 3,2,1 introduction (3 things you should know about me, 2 of my favorite activities, and the last one is optional - something surprising about you, your dream job, a challenge you would like to conquer, whatever). This intro will have a LINK which I can share with you here http://tinyurl.com/evomc15-week1 and come back and edit later. I plan to make a tellagami of my 3,2,1 but some people do PPTs or use one of the many tools here http://ebookevo.pbworks.com/w/page/71614805/Webtools. 

What you should know about me
1. I'm an ESL teacher and coordinator of http://webheads.info
2. I interact at places listed at http://adVancEducation.blogspot.com
3. I coordinate weekly webinars at http://learning2gether.net

My favorite activities, apart from teaching and learning
1. I'm a scuba diving instructor http://vancesdiveblogs.blogspot.com
2. I love to exercise by caving, hiking and running regularly

Last but not least
1. I don't know how to play Minecraft but I know how to LEARN :-)

Hi everyone

Hi everyone,
Welcome to the EVO Minecraft MOOC. New to games for learning? A great primer is Chapter 1 of Teachercraft: Minecraft for Teaching and Learning by Dr. Seann Dikkers
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6rwkn6TEyofS2wzcWhIR3B4TG8/view?usp=sharing

Purchase Minecraft from Mojang http://minecraft.net.

Purchase Minecraft from Mojang http://minecraft.net. More information will appear here soon:  http://tinyurl.com/evomc15-week1
http://minecraft.net