A Conversation about Expectations

Our Expectations for Minecraft Play

There was an energetic buzz in Grade 4 at West Bayfield today when Kris and I shared with the students that we were starting a Minecraft inquiry!

We started by asking the students to tell us a little about what Minecraft is and how it might help us learn. We used a padlet to gather their ideas. This resulted in some interesting conversations about digital citizenship and creating YouTube videos. One student brought up the idea that we need to remember to limit our screen time and be active too. Sparking a variety of conversations about healthy and responsible gaming at home and school. We also made a list of vocabulary words specific to Minecraft that students were using. This helped us to create and clarify some of the expectations for playing in the classroom.

What is Minecraft? Does it help us learn? (Check out our Padlet!)

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