I want to introduce the uninitiated to Minecraft, a sandbox style game in which you (the character) tries to survive by gathering resources (food, building supplies), constructing buildings and exploring a seemingly endless world, all the while avoiding natural hazards, nighttime zombies and other creatures whose sole mission is to destroy you.
What does this have to do with education. Well, there is quite a bit of scholarship about games in education. Here is one from Richard E. Mayer, a scholar we have seen in this class.
But let's dispense with the theory for a minute. I really want you all to look at what this guy is doing. He has called himself the Minecraft Teacher. He has taken a complex, immersive game that is unbelievably simple to play and showcases the many things he and others have taught by modestly modifying/customizing the software.
I invite you to take a look at his blog and ask me if you have any questions about the game.
http://minecraftteacher.net/
http://minecraftedu.com/
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