Bradford County sucks. More specifically, it sucks creativity and growth from its youth. Few of the few successful youth come back to Bradford and do amazing things. Being a historic town, many are bored and feel trapped within the bounds of Starke and its outlying cities. Starke is changing, however. Now is the time to push forward, and what better way is there to push than with the untapped strength of the young academics in school? Minecraft: Education Edition (MEE) is a new version for Minecraft, the popular game, which allows teachers to literally build curriculum within the game. From building a home with all the rooms to computer logic devices, MEE can shake the schooling methods down to their cores. Introducing Minecraft: Education
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The culprit of failed learning today lies on the fact that “learners often do not take advantage of the resources they could use to improve and learn” due to “a poor engagement with the learning content” (Filsecker and Hickey 2). Because school is seen as irrelevant to most students, the general attitude is that of disdain. The general attitude of students toward gaming is becoming increasingly positive. Even the “jocks” of today are opening up to gaming, and that is a huge step for kids. Being a game of endless potential and harboring a simple and friendly atmosphere, Minecraft has sold nearly 107 million copies, making it the second most popular game in history (Callaghan par 1). Because children and adults alike love and embrace this game, Minecraft can rewrite the standard and make learning fun – permanently. Some stand opposed to the idea of educational gaming. Pound for pound, educational gaming is the least realized potential for educators today. Few want to take risks and grow this method of educating, and for good reason. Most educational games throughout the years have flopped. However, Minecraft is the second most popular game in history (right behind Tetris), and it has unmatched potential, even in education. Its simplicity, genuineness, and its friendly atmosphere drive it, and children love it. A sandbox game with a cult following has an education version; jump on …show more content…
Americans feel personal concern for their youngsters, and the hopefuls need support. Bradford County seems to trail behind in development, but MEE can be huge. It fits the bill for every major point in education, and kids love it. An aesthetic appreciation is critical to modern designers. The general consumers must be able to adapt their functions naturally. Engrossment in learning drives students to perpetually grow. MEE can give future engineers, mechanics, and even programmers a chance to work while they play and fall in love with both. These young hopefuls need a foundation and support, and there is no gravity to weigh one down in
The culprit of failed learning today lies on the fact that “learners often do not take advantage of the resources they could use to improve and learn” due to “a poor engagement with the learning content” (Filsecker and Hickey 2). Because school is seen as irrelevant to most students, the general attitude is that of disdain. The general attitude of students toward gaming is becoming increasingly positive. Even the “jocks” of today are opening up to gaming, and that is a huge step for kids. Being a game of endless potential and harboring a simple and friendly atmosphere, Minecraft has sold nearly 107 million copies, making it the second most popular game in history (Callaghan par 1). Because children and adults alike love and embrace this game, Minecraft can rewrite the standard and make learning fun – permanently. Some stand opposed to the idea of educational gaming. Pound for pound, educational gaming is the least realized potential for educators today. Few want to take risks and grow this method of educating, and for good reason. Most educational games throughout the years have flopped. However, Minecraft is the second most popular game in history (right behind Tetris), and it has unmatched potential, even in education. Its simplicity, genuineness, and its friendly atmosphere drive it, and children love it. A sandbox game with a cult following has an education version; jump on …show more content…
Americans feel personal concern for their youngsters, and the hopefuls need support. Bradford County seems to trail behind in development, but MEE can be huge. It fits the bill for every major point in education, and kids love it. An aesthetic appreciation is critical to modern designers. The general consumers must be able to adapt their functions naturally. Engrossment in learning drives students to perpetually grow. MEE can give future engineers, mechanics, and even programmers a chance to work while they play and fall in love with both. These young hopefuls need a foundation and support, and there is no gravity to weigh one down in