This week in tech we got to explore different worlds in Minecraft in a Minecraft Lab! I have seen and heard a lot about Minecraft but this was the first time I played it myself! It took a little while to get used to the game controls and understand how to navigate the worlds, but I got the hang of it eventually. It was also fun to see everyone in a virtual space!
Minecraft is known for its ability to allow users to build anything they like. It is also popular among elementary-aged children so many learners might already have experience using it. Utilizing a digital tool that students may already be familiar with is a great way to engage learners in new and exciting ways. The possibilities of building things in Minecraft is endless, due to the pixel-like nature of the graphics, and students could explore completing different projects with the building tools in Minecraft. This article discusses the educational benefits of Minecraft for kids!
Below are some screen shots I took during the Minecraft Gaming Lab.
