Storytelling with Minecraft
Introductory video is coming soon.
Technology Requirements: A computer with an internet connection.
Tools & Additional Downloads:
- You will need to download Minecraft: Education Edition.
- You will need to obtain a Minecraft: Education Edition account through your school.
- If your school does not have access to Minecraft: Educaton Edition, you may choose to use Minecraft Java Edition (purchase required).
skill level: 2/5
ROADMAP
Module 1: Minecraft Basics / Controls
Explore all the basics of Minecraft. Learn how to create a world and move around within it and adjust settings.
Module 2: Narrative Arcs
Learn to create a story based player experience and apply components of a narrative arc to enhance your story.
Module 3: Building Your Story Setting
Use your creativity to create and build a setting for your story. Learn to use fill commands to build more complex structures in your world.
Module 4: World Management
Explore how to join and host worlds. Learn to teleport characters and change permissions.
Module 5: Story Elements in Minecraft
Discover how to add story world templates and story elements to your world like structures and objects.
Module 6: Adding NPCs/Narrators/Dialogue
Learn to add non-playable characters (NPCs) to your story and learn to use NPCs to perform tasks.
Module 7: Using Redstone
Explore how to use redstone and create a more interactive story using redstone blocks.
Module 8: Playtesting & Peer Feedback
Have your peers test your story to give you feedback on how to improve it!
Module 9: Final Submission
Use the feedback from your peers to polish and perfect your story before your final submission.
Module 10: Course Wrap Up
Reflect on your learning throughout the course and show what you know!