Minecraft Education
Minecraft Education has evolved to become more inclusive. One storytelling feature that has become known is the Indigenous world where it can be cloned to share oral storytelling. This world did made me reflect on whether this is a world students should contribute too or should they just navigate the worlds with the understanding of being culturally appropriate. Here is the world that students can access: Minecraft Education https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/challenges/indigenous-stories
Another world that has been designed is https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/lessons/manito-ahbee-aki “The Manito Ahbee Aki” this world is about the Anishinaabe culture. This world was in collaboration with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous Educators, and Minecraft Education. After our research and knowledge we have gained in this class I do question whether students should share stories of Indigenous Peoples. I often wonder is it their story to tell? How can students use these worlds in a meaningful manner? I think it can provide an inclusive lens for Indigenous students to see themselves in a Minecraft world being represented. Here are three co-taught lessons to understand how to navigate these worlds. Minecraft is a digital platform that can transform digital storytelling or provide a maker activity for students. This tool can be accessed using chromebooks. This digital platform does provide a more equal opportunity for student learners.