Minecraft: Love it or Hate it?

Short version:  Minecraft guide for parents and staff wondering what the big deal is...

Three minute read: Aside from the serious gamers reading this, it's hard for most to make the leap from using a computer to type a book report or to finish up a big research project to setting aside time during the academic day for students to play games. With some guidance and parallel play, Minecraft can be more than just another video game. It uses building blocks where users can build your own universe and with *LearntoMod, users can learn to code as they are immersed in the Minecraft world. This STEM approach to coding is one I will be trying with some of our KMS students during second quarter PACK time.

Before you totally make up you mind, check out Ayah Bdeir's TEDTalk about Lego's building blocks of imagination...

Links:
What is Minecraft doing to my child? 
Minecraft User Guide for Minecraft for Parents