In this free workshop, you will learn how to set up Minecraft, how to use Minecraft to integrate the new areas of the Digital Technology curriculum into your classroom programmes and experience a Design Thinking project in a classroom setting.

The Minecraft: Education Edition software is now fully funded under the Microsoft agreement with the Ministry of Education, so there is no cost for you to use Minecraft in your school.

Who is this workshop for?

• Teachers in the process or wanting to implement the two new areas of the Technology curriculum: Computational Thinking and Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes.
• Anyone who is wanting to grab the attention of their learners in a creative and engaging way.
• Teachers wanting to integrate Computational Thinking and Design Thinking into their classroom programmes.
• The workshop is suitable for beginners
• Please bring your own laptop.

These workshops will be run by our experienced PLD Facilitator's.

9.00am - 10.30am

Why use Minecraft?

How to setup Minecraft Education in your school

Troubleshooting

How to integrate classroom activities with Minecraft

10.30am - 11.00am

Morning Tea

11.00am - 12.00pm

Exploration and play (The basics of gameplay in Minecraft)

12.00pm - 12.30pm

Lunch

12.30pm - 3.00pm

A Design Thinking learning experience using Minecraft – you will be a learner - just like your students.

Spaces will be limited, so get in quick to reserve your spot!

Please note: This event is just for NZ teachers. There is a limit of 1 ticket per person.