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I've got a message for you people who doubt this idea: This idea is incredible!! It's a fun way for kids to learn in class, and as for classes it could teach in, here are some:

• G/T(Gifted and Talented)
• Math (for teaching area, perimeter, and even physics with redstone!)
• Science (again, physics, and also biomes)
• Social Studies (for recreating history or monuments for a class project)
• IT (teaching Java, scripting, and again, physics and technology with redstone wiring)
• A regular school project (maybe a cool map made as a gift at the end of the year for teachers or principals, and like I've seen posted, making a replica of the entire school or something related))

You just cant deny that it's a good idea.

Anyway. My actual post:

I MUST suggest this to my principal.

I can see it now.

"Okay class, we'll be studying area and perimeter. Use the book mod to take notes and then measure using the figures I've laid out f-"

"SSSssssssss... BOOM!!!"

A creeper goes offf behind her in the game and she dies.

EPIC!!!

I go to an arts school so we will probably get it yay!

hey notch (and mojang) you should do this for free so you get more popular so that way your still getting money and teachers and students are having fun too!


P.S i love the idea!

New means of transportation to school: Minecart!

To be honest I had to do a lot of problem solving when building stuff and designing redstone circuits. School isn't just about memorizing stuff about certain subjects, it's about acquiring mental skills (and physical too) such as problem solving, hard work, motivation, creativity, team work, finding novel solutions, rationing, organizing, acquiring new information and more... and this game can very well stimulate these mental skills if done properly. It can actually be MORE effective than classical teaching due to the fun nature of the game and interactivity.

Many of you need to see what school is really about, sure you need to know how to write and do arithmetic and know history... but a lot of the stuff you learn you will also forget... skills on the other hand stay longer and aren't forgotten as easily.

Woot! This is a great idea! I'd give rep if I could!

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To be honest I had to do a lot of problem solving when building stuff and designing redstone circuits. School isn't just about memorizing stuff about certain subjects, it's about acquiring mental skills (and physical too) such as problem solving, hard work, motivation, creativity, team work, finding novel solutions, rationing, organizing, acquiring new information and more... and this game can very well stimulate these mental skills if done properly. It can actually be MORE effective than classical teaching due to the fun nature of the game and interactivity.

Many of you need to see what school is really about, sure you need to know how to write and do arithmetic and know history... but a lot of the stuff you learn you will also forget... skills on the other hand stay longer and aren't forgotten as easily.

I agree with this post. Being a student myself, with ADD I might add, focusing on things is not my key skill. I often find myself playing out "scenarios" with my supplies. But when the learning is presented in a fun new way that appeals to me I find myself sitting intently wanting to learn more!

Notch must deliver!I have to have MC in High school. :ohmy.gif:\

EDIT: Wait,wait,wait,they can buy MC for the whole school,or an account for each student?Even though I already have it. :biggrin.gif:

dude ima totally major in this and hopefully other games will do the same as this

I can see how in certain classes this would be a fantastic tool, but from the website and the first post all I see is buzz words and selling of thin air.

If I was a potential customer, this is what I'd be asking:

Just what exactly do YOU think minecraft could be used for?

and:

Just what exactly are you adding or doing to minecraft that enhances that?

I wanna go to that school.

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I think its illegal to realease mod that is a must-pay.

if i read it right it said notch is helping with it 0.o

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I shall graduate by punching creepers!

you were on another thread in maps :biggrin.gif:

sorry aobut that i oculdnt resist :tongue.gif:

but thsi WILL be awesome we will be able to use default textures right? i saw a pick and it looked retextured

wait a minute...THIS IS BETTER THEN A TEXT BOOK : D

This is probably the best idea that has come from the gaming industry. If you get to play computer games, i wanna be a teacher.

the question is: how will teaching work for minecraft?

This seems like a great idea, but I do wish to know exactly how minecraft could teach something, especially STEM-related topics. If programming is an area of focus, that is understandable, as are logic gates for discrete mathematics perhaps, but beyond those, I just cannot see how minecraft could be educational.

Kid:"I heard wood defies gravity"*Punches wood*
Kid: OMG MY HAND! WHY U NO BREAK WOOD?

if my school had this a few years ago i would love to go to school on mondays for MINCRAFT MONDAYS!

i knew it was educational but damn my old english teacher for giveing me a detention.