Welcome to Minecraft!

What is Minecraft? 
Minecraft is a computer game that allows players to build constructions out of textured cubes, whilst using creative skills to label them and to create conversations, depending on the setting.  ISL will use MinecraftEdu, a school-ready version of Minecraft, designed specifically for classroom use.

Why bring Minecraft into the educational setting? 
This project will facilitate the development of non-cognitive skills that many other educational games teach, whilst reinforcing the units of the existing school curriculum. Furthermore, it will provide pupils with an enjoyable, age-appropriate and popular learning activity.

Pupils will… 

• work on the project from home, for no more than one hour a week; 
• aim to create a 4-5 minute presentation on a topic directly related to Units 1 and 2 (details TBC); 
• present their final project in class, one week before the end of term; 
• be able to connect to a moderated server from their laptops; 
• be able to work in pairs, small groups or individually, as preferred; 
• not incur any costs related to this activity (ISL will cover the license fees); 
• be informally assessed on the project, and therefore receive individual feedback;
• not be set other homework for French for the duration of the project; 
• be provided with ongoing assistance in school, for both French language or ICT skills, if required. 

Example of a French Minecraft Project