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Leveling Up Language Learners’ 21st-Century Skills with Minecraft

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Digital Literacy While players in a school environment can turn to each other for assistance and support, they may also visit the numerous Minecraft-dedicated wikis, blogs or YouTube channels for inspiration. However, that is the beauty of this game for language learners. Minecraft is a great tool to encourage production and creation.

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Epic Guide To Game Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

100+ Game Based Learning Resources to Get Started in Your Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Games are fun. Game based learning excites learning in my classroom. Game Based Learning in My Classroom. By Jennifer Roland.

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Getting Started with Minecraft in the Classroom

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For example, if students are building a replica of the Great Pyramids, consider what you want them to learn and how will you be able to find evidence of that learning. Student engagement: Minecraft is naturally fun, engaging, and collaborative. Leverage these facets to your advantage.