Is this a good idea for your library?

Minecraft vs. MinecraftEdu What you need to know before you purchase What it offers patrons Purchase options Resources Conclusion

Minecraft Who made this thing? Minecraft was originally created by Markus Persson, who you might know as Notch. On November 19th, 2011, Jens Bergensten, who you might know as Jeb, took over creative control so Markus could concentrate on new things. Markus PerssonJens Bergensten Thanks to Minecraft’s success, Markus formed his own company in Mojang AB currently has two titles in development. Scrolls and Markus’ newest project, 0x10c, are both getting cooked up. Mojang AB is also publishing Oxeye Studio’s latest game, Cobalt.Mojang ABScrolls0x10cCobalt Custom versions of the game designed specifically for teachers and students with many extra features that support classroom use. Easy-to-use server software that simplifies the task of getting multiplayer up and running. World-building tools that make it simple to incorporate your own curricular content. A free library of worlds / levels / activities that you can use with our software to teach a variety of subjects. From x.php?title=What_is_Minecraft%3F MinecraftEdu

$19.95 per user/login Can “buy ranks” Play as individuals or “Factions” = team/guild/group Servers Xbox version 2-3 updates behind computer version

$18 per license $41 for enhanced software [server]

Helps develop spatial and problem-solving skills Helps develop collaboration and creativity Creates opportunity for group and social learning At no cost to the patron

Minecraft is a virtual makerspace Makerspaces are the in thing for libraries these days Good investment Game Nights Cost less than a couple of Wii or PlayStation games

Cost – what can you afford

Time – how much can you allocate

Cost – what can you afford Time – how much can you allocate Staff – again, how much can you allocate

Cost – what can you afford Time – how much can you allocate Staff – again, how much can you allocate How much direction will you give

Cost – what can you afford Time – how much can you allocate Staff – again, how much can you allocate How much direction will you give Technology – will you need assistance

Cost – what can you afford Time – how much can you allocate Staff – again, how much can you allocate How much direction will you give Technology – will you need assistance Disruption – are you willing to disregard some noise

Know the game Read the Wiki Read the articles Look at the resources Talk to your staff

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We think for us it is worth the  Dollar Investment  Program Time  Staff Time  Disruption

Cathy Newland Library Director Silver Lake Library Tracey DeShazo Youth Services Librarian Silver Lake Library Silver Lake Library 203 Railroad St PO Box 248 Silver Lake, KS fax