I have been working on collecting quotes and phrases that I find myself using over and over again this summer. Not all of these are exactly my own, but have…Read more
Quotes To Ponder: An Experiment in Mix
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Computational Thinking: My Summer Learning Reflection
I have been learning a great deal this summer on my own initiative like most educators do! Summer is a time to relax, but it is also a crucial time…Read more
A Natural Course to Roll Out Minecraft to Students
I have been exploring Minecraft and MinecraftEdu for the past few weeks this summer. It has been a wonderful and challenging learning experience to say the least. In that small…Read more
The Most Powerful Lesson From #MIEExpert15 US Forum at #ISTE2015
One of my items still sitting on my education bucket list is to attend an ISTE conference. I was so close this year being able to fly out to Philadelphia…Read more
Game Based Learning Reflection of Implementation
After four weeks of learning and actually applying game based learning I have a new appreciation for educators who use Minecraft/MinecraftEdu in their classroom. I have a new appreciation for…Read more
Creatively Thinking with MineCraftEDU: Creative vs. Survival Mode
Holy Cow! If you want to force yourself to learn how to play Minecraft/MinecraftEdu in terms of game tactics, building, crafting, etc. then look no further than survival mode. For…Read more
Game Based Learning: Is It Effective Classroom Instruction?
Game based learning is one method among many that will enhance the classroom learning environment by increasing motivation, increasing opportunities to develop a decision making process that forces analyzing and…Read more
Coffeechug Minecraft World: PBL and PD
Below is my current draft of a project I am working on. The goal of this world is twofold. First, to help students and classrooms connect in a place that…Read more
Microsoft Surface 3 Episode 9: OneNote Clipper
Here is another quick easy tip when using Surface Pro 3 and more importantly the amazing tool of OneNote. As I continue to morph my whole world over to OneNote…Read more
Is Minecraft the Ultimate Educational Tool?
I am writing these thoughts as a pre assessment of my thinking. I have only dabbled in Minecraft for about 30 minutes with my son a few years ago as my son…Read more