Minecraft Education Edition’s Ability to Create an Effective and Engaging Learning Experience

Authors

  • Vennela Panja Lake Washington High School
  • Jill Berge Lake Washington High School

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v10i2.1697

Keywords:

Minecraft, Minecraft Education Edition, Chemistry Learning, Game-based learning, Student-centered learning

Abstract

Effective game-based learning is possible and incredibly important, as it provides effective, engaging, student-centered learning. While it has been successful for history learning,  effective game-based learning for STEM subjects is scarce. This study explored Minecraft Education Edition's chemistry features and their ability to create an effective and engaging learning experience, as Minecraft's game mechanics along with Education Edition's chemistry features may provide a solution to the lack of effective game-based learning. The study was conducted with a lesson in Minecraft Education Edition, and participants took a quiz and reflection survey after the lesson to gauge Minecraft Education Edition's viability as a learning tool. While the data in the study was too limited to garner a conclusion on how Minecraft Education Edition affects the engagement and effectiveness of a lesson, it provides insight that not all students/players engage with Minecraft the same way, and discusses many factors that should be considered when creating a Minecraft-based education model. 

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Author Biography

Jill Berge, Lake Washington High School

AP Capstone teacher at Lake Washington High School. 

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Published

08-02-2021

How to Cite

Panja, V., & Berge, J. (2021). Minecraft Education Edition’s Ability to Create an Effective and Engaging Learning Experience. Journal of Student Research, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v10i2.1697

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AP Capstone™ Research