Joel Levin at the Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School used popular indie block building game Minecraft as a learning tool for his second grade computer class. Now heās a part of the newly-launched MinecraftEdu, a program dedicated to spreading Minecraft-based learning to classrooms around the world.
Earlier this year Kotaku took a field trip to the Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School to see Mr. Levin and his students in action, teaching building skills, cooperation, and teamwork via Mojangās popular indie game. Given the open creative nature of Minecraft, Iād imagine teachers could use it as a platform for teaching any number of subjects.
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Right now MinecraftEdu is offering up to a 50 percent discount on copies of the game for educators, along with onsite workshops and training so they can understand the game almost as well as young children will. And thatās just the beginning. Thereās a MinecraftEdu custom mod coming that will integrate simple server software, world building tools, and a library of premade worlds, levels, and activities covering any number of subjects.
What a noble, forward-thinking endeavor. I log into Minecraft and spend hours digging giant holes. These folks log in and see the future of education.
Minecraft EDU [Official Website]
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