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Gaming in Education - Minecraft in Schools? - 5 views

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  • jfaguilar on 16 Jul 15
     
    I implemented two years ago on my campus Minecraftedu with positive results from my students. I shared this with my colleagues so they could use it as an incentive for students to behave and complete homework.Do you think gaming is necessary to include in teachers curriculum?
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  • jfaguilar on 18 Jul 15
     
    I recently returned from a holiday in Orlando, Florida, where I was privileged to be able to attend "Minecon", a convention for the popular sandbox game "Minecraft", developed by Mojang AB. Personally I'm a big fan and long term player of the game, and I'm amazed at how this 'phenomenon' has swept across the world.
  • Gladys Suarez on 18 Jul 15
     
    Most definitely, MinecraftEdu represents the start of a new approach to learning (mixing something the student enjoys, with an educational environment). Gaming is not necessary to include in a teacher's curriculum, but the way it is implemented through MinecraftEdu is amazing. It makes a big difference in the motivation the student will demonstrate through a game. The student will be 100% successful! They are able to make connections to their daily lives.
  • Lauren Simpson on 18 Jul 15
     
    I think gaming is an essential part of teacher curriculum. Anytime you are able to tie gaming into learning you are going to engage and hook students into learning without them realizing it. I really like how MincraftEdu lets you create your own environment to set students in a virtual setting. It reminds me of Second Life in that sense. Great article.
  • asuarez1 on 19 Jul 15
     
    You mention that you used Minecraftedu with positive results and shared it with colleagues. Did they use it? Were they successful? I am not sure that is is necessary to include in a teacher's curriculum but it would sure be fun. I think we need to find great ways to connect with these students and gaming (even the word alone) creates a positive stir in our learners. Perhaps one day there will be a gaming component in our curriculum.
  • myraguz on 19 Jul 15
     
    Gaming sounds like a great idea to be integrated in teachers curriculum. My concern is with violence. Does this game include violence? If it doesn't that is great. I like that this game can be used for every subject. Teachers can actually obtain a great benefit from it. Specially since nowadays students are really into those types of games that include building. It would be a great replacement for parents also to buy for their children instead of the non educational games.
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