Teacher’s Guide to setting up a Minecraft server at your school
In early 2011, I set up a small multi-player Minecraft server in my school library, using school computers. In early 2012, I set up a second multi-player Minecraft server as part of our much larger Multi-School Minecraft Server Project, a single server hosting 30...Power Play nominated for 2012 Diamond Willow Award
I’m wearing many hats these days: teacher, librarian, video games and learning advocate and finally humble writer. Over at my blog, feeding change, I write my education / “video games aren’t evil” posts. Here at my main page, I like to stick to...Launching the Multi-School Minecraft Server Project
As I’ve said before, Minecraft is a fantastic game for many reasons. Not least of which, is the way it sparks the imagination, creativity and inquisitiveness of all players, young and old. I’m not getting paid to blog about the game, but that hasn’t...Warning: Using Minecraft in class could result in spontaneous, self-directed learning
Last year, I had the unique chance to use Minecraft with a small group of students who came to me three days a week for literacy support. It was a messy, fun three months and the kids did a lot of writing and researching outside the game, driven by their explorations...How Twinkle Fingers turned my classroom into a General Assembly
When teachers have discussions with their students in over-crowded classrooms, shouting, calling out and talking over others can become an unfortunate part of the process. But I recently figured out it doesn’t have to be. And I have the 99% to thank. The recent...Talking Minecraft with Teachers Teaching Teachers
Last May, as the school year was winding up, I took part in a great podcast over at Teachers Teaching Teachers to talk about using video games in the classroom. Lucky for you interweb peeps, you can listen to the podcast here. The show centered around the release of...Messy learning with Minecraft
It’s barely 9:15 in the morning and already two students have fallen down a mine shaft, one burst into flames when he swam through lava and another just killed his best friend with a pork chop. It’s going to be a messy morning but one packed with learning....Welcome to Feeding Change!
My name is Liam. I write books for reluctant readers, teach elementary school and share ideas to get kids reading.
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Battle of the Blocks
En Francais
West Meadow Detectives
Tank & Fizz
The Classics
Max Finder Mystery
Graphic Guide Adventures
