Year 7 Career Exploration

Classroom Support

Discussion Topics

• Are there any jobs we discussed today that you hadn’t already heard of? What did you learn about these roles?

• Do you think technology will influence any of these jobs in the future? Why?

Kahoot Quiz

Minecraft Career Exploration Activity: Building Our City

• How does Minecraft work?

  Minecraft is a virtual building game that allows players to construct and explore 3D worlds made of blocks. In this activity, students will build a virtual city to explore various careers.

  Microsoft offers training and resources for educators through the Microsoft Education Center. Educators can find courses, training materials, and certifications to enhance their skills in integrating technology, like Minecraft, into their teaching.

  Minecraft Education Community: The Minecraft Education website and community offer numerous resources, including lesson plans, tutorials, and forums where educators can learn and share experiences about using Minecraft in education.

• What on earth is a 'Minecraft Server?'

  What is a Minecraft Server?

  A Minecraft server is like a virtual playground where students can join to play Minecraft together. It's an online space where the game's world is stored and runs.

  Purpose in Classroom:

  In a classroom, a Minecraft server allows all students to be in the same Minecraft world at the same time. This enables collaborative building and learning activities.

  Setting Up:

  The teacher or IT staff sets up the server. This involves choosing the right server software, setting it up on a computer, and ensuring it's accessible to students in the classroom.

  Joining the Server:

  Students join the server by connecting to it through their Minecraft game. They will need the server's address, which the teacher provides.

  Collaborative Building:

  Once connected, students can see each other's characters in the game. They can work together to build parts of the city, talk about different careers related to their buildings, and explore the virtual world they create.

  Safety and Management:

  Teachers can control who joins the server, ensuring only their students have access. They can also monitor students' activities to maintain a safe and respectful environment.

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• Minecraft Education Edition

  Accessibility for Schools: Minecraft Education Edition is specifically designed for educational purposes. It often comes with features and resources tailored for classroom use.

  Licensing & Installation
  The Education Edition can easily be installed on multiple devices in a school, making it accessible for classrooms. Schools may use their IT infrastructure to deploy the game on school-owned devices. For fleets of laptops/devices, your school IT admin can organise the purchase and download of the software.

  Cost - There may be a cost associated however with an Office 365 subscriptions, the costs may be reduced or inapplicable. Consult your school IT provider more more information.

• Minecraft for Non Profits

  Non-profits may be able to access Minecraft at a lower cost via their Office 365 accounts. More information here.