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Multi-School server gets Flatland
The students who play on the Multi-School Minecraft server like to blow stuff up in game (who doesn't?), so we created a TNT world for them to do just that.…
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Why I cannot wait to bring my Kano to school
Around the world, young computer makers are rejoicing. Kano has arrived. While I am definitely not young, I am right there geeking out with the kids. My own Kano kit…
Game on with Minecraft workshops
Want to wrap your brain around using Minecraft in the classroom? Curious about connecting this blockbuster videogame with the Ontario Curriculum? Check out the afternoon of Minecraft workshops happening November…
Minecraft, the paper clip and me
The future of Minecraft looms large. This image taken from here. If you built this piece of awesome, let us know so we can credit you! This was meant to…
Why I was sad & scared on CBC’s Metro Morning
Last Friday morning, I took a detour on my way to school to the CBC building downtown. I wasn't lost. I had been invited to chat with Matt Galloway on…
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GamingEdus server gets a new home
What's it take to safely move a Minecraft server across the busiest intersection in Toronto? That's the challenge Dr. Jason Nolan and myself faced earlier this week when we transported…
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TLLP news & ECOO Minecraft Meetups
We've been busy. Yikes! We've done a lot lately and it wasn't all just killing Creepers. TLLP Training with amazing Ontario gaming educators, Connect 2014 with Zoe Pipe and the…
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Why Gamification is still BS
About two years ago, I gave up trying to tell teachers why Gamification isn't new, bold or innovative. In the past, I'd jump into any Twitter discussion and try to…
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Birthday Bashes, Basketball Games and . . . Cake!
Every party needs a game a basketball! One of the best things about the GamingEdus server are the kid-organized events. In the past, we've had dance parties, horse races and…
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ETFO ICT conference for Women Technology and Teachers
On May 30th Jen Apgar and Denise Colby presented at the ETFO ICT Conference for Women: Technology for Teachers. They spoke about the ways Minecraft can be used to enrich the…