Are your kids addicted to Minecraft? This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. We are always trying to come up with new, creative ways to get them unplugged and doing something that comes without batteries or power. However, if you take a few minutes to look at Minecraft from a different angle, you can actually see … Continue reading “7 Educational Benefits of Minecraft”
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How to Recreate your Favorite Buildings in Minecraft
How to Recreate your Favorite Buildings in Minecraft Have you ever passed by a building or seen something in a game or movie that made you think to yourself, “I would totally love to recreate that in Minecraft!”? Our modern world is full of amazing architecture. What do you dream of building? Your school? A … Continue reading “How to Recreate your Favorite Buildings in Minecraft”
3 Ways Teachers Can Use Minecraft
3 Ways Teachers Can Use Minecraft to Engage Young Students A few weeks ago, we discussed the merits of Minecraft as an educational tool. Today we will outline 3 examples of how teachers can integrate Minecraft into their curriculum to engage younger students. These ideas are recommended for kindergarten and elementary school students but teachers … Continue reading “3 Ways Teachers Can Use Minecraft”
Getting Started with Minecraft Creative Mode
Getting Started with Minecraft Creative Mode Do you ever get tired of the survival elements of Minecraft? It’s time to check out Creative Mode! Introduced in the 1.8 beta update, Creative Mode is a popular game mode in Minecraft that makes it easier to focus on building and destroying whatever you like. That’s because in … Continue reading “Getting Started with Minecraft Creative Mode”
Can Minecraft Be an Educational Tool?
Can Minecraft Be an Educational Tool? It’s no secret that kids love Minecraft. Adults love it too. Over the last 5 years, it’s become one of, if not the most popular game of all time. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide play regularly, building new creations and exploring vast worlds. One question that gets debated … Continue reading “Can Minecraft Be an Educational Tool?”