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MATHEMATICS Minecraft Teacher Academy |
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Catholic Schools - Other Schools/Organisations/Non-CEWA Catholic Schools |
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| Rationale |
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Minecraft Education is an open world game that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem solving in an immersive environment where the only limit is your imagination. During this workshop, you will receive an overview of Minecraft Education, learn to play the game, and explore curriculum and classroom resources you can take back to your classroom and continue your journey.
In this workshop we will particularly focus on Numeracy and Maths activities, exploring how they can be effectively incorporated to enhance learning experiences.
The content will be most suitable for teachers and coordinators of Years 2-10. |
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| Content |
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• Learn about Minecraft Education, its place in learning, and unique features suited for teaching & learning with immersive games.
• Become a Minecraft player. Learn the controls, crafting, and game features necessary to gain confidence and lower anxiety about game-based learning.
• Learn strategies, tips, and tricks to integrate Minecraft into your Mathematics classroom. Learn what’s worked for educators successfully teaching with Minecraft, along with resources you can bring back to your own classroom.
• Take a learner’s role, and walk through a learning experience featuring Minecraft. Then, move through examples traversing grade span and subject area, demonstrating the global applicability of Minecraft in schools. |
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Teaching and Learning |
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Teacher Practices include Instructional Range, Learning Design, Space, Place and Technology |
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| Who Should Attend |
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The content will be most suitable for teachers and coordinators of Years 2-10. |
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| Additional Comments |
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This is an interactive workshop, so please bring a computer or tablet with Minecraft: Education Edition installed. You can download Minecraft from here: Download | Minecraft Education
If you are using a Windows or Mac computer, it would also be handy to have a mouse to use.
Please also check that you can successfully log on to Minecraft with your school email account. |
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| Outcomes |
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On completion participants will:
2 – Know the content and how to teach it
3 – Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
6 – Engage in professional learning |
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| Presenter |
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Steven Payne, Minecraft Certified Trainer |
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| Administrative Assistant |
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Jill Clarke Telephone 62286673 |
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| Course Convenor |
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Matthew Ferrinda |
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| Start Date |
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04-NOV-2024 |
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| Start Time |
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9:00 AM |
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| End Date |
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04-NOV-2024 |
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| End Time |
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3:00 PM |
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| Venue |
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CEWA - S15, 50 Ruislip Street, LEEDERVILLE 6007 |
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| Fees |
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Catholic Schools $55.00 - Other Schools/Organisations/Non-CEWA Catholic Schools $55.00
An additional 10% GST will be charged to non-Catholic Schools/Organisations/Non-CEWA Catholic Schools.
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62286673 |
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