minecraft edu silver lake 2014 innovation day at nekls
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Innovation in Gaming
Silver Lake –
Is this a good idea for your library?
MinecraftEdu
Minecraft vs. MinecraftEduWhat you need to know before you purchaseWhat it offers patronsPurchase optionsResourcesOur ResultsConclusion
What we want to talk about
Custom versions of the game designed specifically for teachers and students with many extra features that support classroom use.
Easy-to-use server software that simplifies the task of getting multiplayer up and running.
World-building tools that make it simple to incorporate your own curricular content.
A free library of worlds / levels / activities that you can use with our software to teach a variety of subjects. From http://minecraftedu.com/wiki/index.php?title=What_is_Minecraft%3F
MinecraftEdu
MinecraftEdu
$18 per license$41 for enhanced software [server]
MinecraftEdu
Helps develop spatial and problem-solving skills
Helps develop collaboration and creativityCreates opportunity for group and social
learningAt no cost to the patron
What it Offers Patrons
Minecraft is a virtual makerspaceMakerspaces are the in thing for libraries
these daysGood investment
Game Nights Cost less than a couple of Wii or PlayStation
games
Benefits for Library
Cost – what can you afford
Decisions
Cost – what can you affordTime – how much can you allocate
Decisions
Cost – what can you affordTime – how much can you allocateStaff – again, how much can you allocate
Decisions
Cost – what can you affordTime – how much can you allocateStaff – again, how much can you allocateHow much direction will you give
Decisions
Cost – what can you affordTime – how much can you allocateStaff – again, how much can you allocateHow much direction will you giveTechnology – will you need assistance
Decisions
Cost – what can you affordTime – how much can you allocateStaff – again, how much can you allocateHow much direction will you giveTechnology – will you need assistanceDisruption – are you willing to disregard
some noise
Decisions
Know the gameRead the WikiRead the articlesLook at the resourcesTalk to your staff
Tips
Why Minecraft is an Amazing Learning Tool http://bit.ly/10REEpZ
Minecraft in the Classroom and Library http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/05/k-12/minecraft-in-the-classroom-and-library/
Minecraft Club: Want to bring the hottest game into your classroom or library? Here’s how. http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2013/03/media/block-party-looing-for-some-action-launch-a-minecraft-club/
Resources
MinecraftEdu Wiki http://minecraftedu.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
Minecraft Guide including Glossary http://www.snagglebox.com/p/handy-minecraft-tips-for-parents.html#intro
Paper Crafts & Print Sheets www.pixelpapercraft.com/tags/mini
Minecraft Crafting Guide [aka “Recipes”] www.minecraft-craftingguide.com
MinecraftEdu http://minecraftedu.com/page/Minecraft https://minecraft.net/
Resources (con’t)
Conclusion
We think for us it
is worth the
Dollar
Investment
Program Time
Staff Time
Disruption
Thank You!Cathy NewlandLibrary DirectorSilver Lake [email protected]
Silver Lake Library203 Railroad St PO Box 248
Silver Lake, KS 66539785-582-5141 785-5820175 fax
www.silverlakelibrary.org