The workshop will be held in German or English depending on the participants.
Description
This workshop offers a personal look into four years of using Minecraft Education in media literacy classes at primary and secondary schools. Many people only know Minecraft as a game – I aim to show how it can become a practical learning tool that supports creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and digital skills.
The workshop is intended for anyone interested in how Minecraft can be used meaningfully in education or how teaching works inside an open sandbox environment.
Topics
- Why I use Minecraft as an educational tool
- Concrete experiences from real classrooms
- Setup and technical requirements
- Funding options available to schools
- What Minecraft Education is and how it differs from other versions
- Open Q&A and peer exchange
Note on proprietary software
Minecraft Education is proprietary and owned by Microsoft. This is a valid point of debate within the Chaos community. I will explain why I chose it for school settings, what alternatives I have considered, and where open solutions currently reach their limits. The goal is a transparent, experience-based discussion rather than product promotion.
Format: Short input and open discussion