oscarclark
New Member
Not all video games are equal and we know there are some really silly, pointless, timewasting video games out there - Minecraft has proven itself to not only be a fun game but a worthwhile game to play. There are a number of skills that can be learned and developed from playing minecraft so much so that some schools are incorporating Minecraft apk into the classroom. In the linked video you heard Tara talk about how Sojo’s Grade 2 class incorporated minecraft into a citizenship unit with some outstanding results. Some of the benefits of playing Minecraft include:
● Develops problem solving skills ●
Improves computer literacy (basic programming/software skills)
● Encourages creativity and helps to develop design skills
● Encourages collaboration and improves collaboration skills
● Improves mathematical, spatial and analytical skills
● Builds an understanding of 3D environments
● Develops problem solving skills ●
Improves computer literacy (basic programming/software skills)
● Encourages creativity and helps to develop design skills
● Encourages collaboration and improves collaboration skills
● Improves mathematical, spatial and analytical skills
● Builds an understanding of 3D environments