Day 1 finished with a meal out as part of the group. This was the perfect time to collaborate and chat with other teachers and professionals. Each person had a variety of experience of using minecraft. It was great to speak to all the different educators and create friendships that will hopefully continue past Minecon.
Day 2 began with prospect of exciting hands on training. The morning I explored the area and was able to visit any that had missed from the previous day. During the morning, I met with many youtubers. One aspect that stood out to me was how friendly and accommodating they were. Being bombarded all day cannot be easy! I had managed to get hold of a minecraft creeper which I asked the youtubers as well as Vu Bui the Chief Operating Officer.
Soon enough it was time for the training sessions. The first session was delivered by Stephen Reid. This covered the beginning basics of minecraft and how minecraft could be used in an education setting whether it was primary, secondary or further education. Stephen was able to fantastically explain step by step through what was needed to do. He had a super ability to successfully interact with each one of the people in the session. Being a newbie to minecraft I learnt how to
1. Move/look around
2. Jump
3. Dig and build
4. Kill pigs!!
Within this 90min session I could see why children are hooked by minecraft. Everytime we were told to stop, you just wanted to add in one more block! This weekend has been a real joy to collaborate with fellow educators with a range of different experience. Next job is to think where minecraft can be implemented effectively into the curriculum that can provide the best outcome.
Day 2 began with prospect of exciting hands on training. The morning I explored the area and was able to visit any that had missed from the previous day. During the morning, I met with many youtubers. One aspect that stood out to me was how friendly and accommodating they were. Being bombarded all day cannot be easy! I had managed to get hold of a minecraft creeper which I asked the youtubers as well as Vu Bui the Chief Operating Officer.
Soon enough it was time for the training sessions. The first session was delivered by Stephen Reid. This covered the beginning basics of minecraft and how minecraft could be used in an education setting whether it was primary, secondary or further education. Stephen was able to fantastically explain step by step through what was needed to do. He had a super ability to successfully interact with each one of the people in the session. Being a newbie to minecraft I learnt how to
1. Move/look around
2. Jump
3. Dig and build
4. Kill pigs!!
Within this 90min session I could see why children are hooked by minecraft. Everytime we were told to stop, you just wanted to add in one more block! This weekend has been a real joy to collaborate with fellow educators with a range of different experience. Next job is to think where minecraft can be implemented effectively into the curriculum that can provide the best outcome.