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Is this a good idea for your library?
MinecraftEdu
Minecraft vs. MinecraftEduWhat you need to know before you purchaseWhat it offers patronsPurchase optionsResourcesConclusion
What we want to talk about
Minecraft Who made this thing? Minecraft was originally created by
Markus Persson, who you might know as Notch. On November 19th, 2011, Jens Bergensten, who you might know as Jeb, took over creative control so Markus could concentrate on new things.
Thanks to Minecraft’s success, Markus formed his own company in 2009. Mojang AB currently has two titles in development. Scrolls and Markus’ newest project, 0x10c, are both getting cooked up. Mojang AB is also publishing Oxeye Studio’s latest game, Cobalt.
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
Minecraft vs. MinecraftEdu
MinecraftEdu
$19.95 per user/loginCan “buy ranks”Play as individuals or “Factions” =
team/guild/groupServersXbox version 2-3 updates behind computer
version
Minecraft
$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
Presented October 15,2013Weave a Tale Storytelling WorkshopCathy NewlandLibrary DirectorSilver Lake [email protected]
Tracey DeShazoYouth Services LibrarianSilver Lake [email protected]
Silver Lake Library203 Railroad St PO Box 248
Silver Lake, KS 66539785-582-5141 785-5820175 fax
www.silverlakelibrary.org