Course by

Lara Kirk

Building engaging, meaningful learning experiences that enhance creativity, teach collaboration, and promote self-direction can be a tall order for teachers to integrate into their lesson plans day after day.

In just 40 minutes the UTB Introduction to Minecraft: Education Edition course will give you the all-important know-how to create, inspire, and engage your students and get results.

Take the Introduction to Minecraft: Education Edition course to be the first rate teacher you were born to be!

What you'll get

• 40 minute on-demand video course
• 4 course modules
• 12 month access
• course chat forum
• accessible on any device
• certificate of completion

Designed for

teachers

Do any of these statements fit the bill for you?

I am keen to find new ways to motivate my students and enrich learning in the classroom.
I have heard good things about Minecraft: Education Edition, but I’m not sure how to get started.
I want to get hands-on experience with Minecraft: Education Edition with the support of a Minecraft expert.

Then this course is the right fit for you.

What you'll learn

A greater understanding of what gamification is all about.
How the Minecraft: Education Edition differs from Minecraft.
How to get started with Minecraft as a user.
How to use classroom mode.
Ways to manage your students in the world of Minecraft.
How to build your own lessons in Minecraft.
How to build worlds to share with your students.
How to use coding in Minecraft.

Course Modules

Introduction: Minecraft: Education Edition
Module 1: Introduction to Minecraft: Education Edition
Lesson 1: Gamification
Lesson 2: Why Minecraft: Education Edition
Module 2: Getting started with Minecraft
Lesson 1: What you need
Lesson 2: The basics of Minecraft: Education Edition
Lesson 3: The essentials for Minecraft: Education Edition
Module 3: Minecraft training playground
Module 4: Managing Minecraft in your classroom
Lesson 1: Classroom mode
Lesson 2: Speciality blocks
Lesson 3: Exporting worlds

Course Trainer

Trainer Name
Former UTB Technology Trainer
Creative Curriculum Design Buff & NZ PLD Master

A passionate advocate for creating meaningful learning with technology opportunities, Lara is a certified Microsoft Innovative Educator (among many other talents) who has over 17 years’ education experience within Aotearoa and overseas.

Lara is committed to helping educators progress professionally, thereby adding value to their practice and enriching their students’ learning in the process.

Trainer Name
Former UTB Technology Trainer
Creative Curriculum Design Buff & NZ PLD Master

Prerequisites

• An Office365 account
• A compatible device
• Minecraft Education Edition and Classroom Mode

For more about 0ffice365 accounts click here.
For more about supported platforms and compatible devices click here.
To download Minecraft Education Edition and Classroom Mode click here.
To get a license click here.