Teaching with Games: GLPC Case Study: Joel

Joel Levin, a school technology integrator, works with second graders at Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School in New York City. Through his use of MinecraftEDU, a version of the popular commercial game Minecraft modified for educational purposes, Joel leads his 2nd grade class through structured game-based scenarios that emphasis self-directed learning, collaboration between students, and positive social interactions.

[@spaghettitornado]

Thanks for creating and sharing this clip. Things like this really help other teachers around the world who are trying to promote and explore minecraft in the classroom or in after school clubs. I am hosting a Gr. 5 minecraft club at the Canadian International School of Hong Kong and we've just started a club blog to chronicle our work and achievements. Hopefully I can make a video like this soon too!

[@mhlcc1]

Joel Levin shows us all how to be both innovative and caring. An amazing person and stellar teacher.

[@kevinjjohnson]

I have read about Joel, and his good work with Minecraft! Thanks for this video, a great intro to a great ed offering.

[@josephruton9523]

That's cool:)

[@emilyrichmond112]

I wish we had minecraft at my school!!! Fricking learning!!!

[@TheMinecraftboy99]

this guy inspires me i take my hat off to you sir

[@Beluga_5551]

how was life for you 10 years ago sir?

[@yousorooo]

Treat the world respectfully? Ain't nobody got time for that!

[@lynellem8000]

Derek Leung You would not last long on Noirland then as we ban greifing.

[@barnardcarter1504]

Was the guy playing minecraft on 1.5

[@MIsterremix99]

Too bad my school district (as a whole) sucks, I wud have liked that a few years ago instead of 3/4's of a year ago

[@tomeboaventura9054]

Minecraft fails at teaching gravity :p

[@chibicl_]

i wish whe i was in 2 grade i should be going their not to the crapy learning crapy junk