The felxibility and immersive nature of Minecraft are are two key things that educators such as Jim Pike and Glen Irvin are able to take advantage of to make the game an incredibly successful as a teaching tool.
The simplicity and flexibility of the Minecraft world make it possible for the teachers and the students to apply their own creativity to immerse themselves in the lesson in a way that textbooks and other media simply do not. Even though Minecraft is a virtual world, it gives students and teachers the ability to have real-world, authentic experiences that are not bound by the limitations of a worksheet or essay. Students can build, interact, and work together to solve problems or create something new. When they are given these opportunities, they can make connections and take ownership of their experiences.
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