2. Inspiration Reality is Broken by Jane McGonigal and her TED
talk Gamers in the Library?! by Eli Neiburger 3. What is Minecraft?
Sandbox game with simple graphics and no set goals Collect raw
materials to ensure survival and/or build a world Online community
Servers and chat logs Forums Youtube tutorials 4. How do you play
Minecraft? 5. How do you play Minecraft? What you need to play:
Account (unless demo) Launcher Decent graphics card and processor
Single vs. Multiplayer Survival vs. Creative Mods and Texture Packs
6. Library Programs Providence 2 labs in building Minecraft.edu
licenses Help from teen volunteers LAN world Cranston Mobile laptop
lab Commercial licenses Server Teen experts for kids programs
Afterhours 7. Why Minecraft? Popularity Open-ended-ness New ways of
learning Literacy skills STEM 8. Why Libraries? What added value do
we offer? Equalized access Space and resources In-person social
experience Collaboration 9. Resources Model Libraries Darien Public
Library Ann Arbor Public Library Books Minecraft Essential Handbook
Everyone Plays at the Library Reality is Broken Gamers in the
Library?! What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and
Literacy 10. Resources Websites Stampy Longheads youtube
channel(xbox 360 version) PaulSoaresJr How to Survive and Thrive
Minecraft tutorials youtube channel Google Group Minecraft Teachers
11. Videos 12. Videos
