Does playing Minecraft promote interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math?
Description
The ITEST Research Study, Creating a Virtual Infrastructure for Engaging Rural Youth in STEM Disciplines through Computer Science, was recently featured on Maine Public Broadcasting Network's interactive radio program Maine Calling. This project will use LearnToMod for Minecraft to engage middle school students in rural Maine with computer science and math concepts. In the recorded interview, Principal Investigator Bruce Segee, Project Manager Ami Gaspar, and Craig Mason of the University of Maine describe their work, and answer questions about Minecraft's capacity to promote student interest in STEM and other subject areas.
NEWS DETAILS
Publication Year
2015
Source
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Topic(s)
Computational Thinking
Informal Learning and Afterschool
STEM Content and Standards
Teacher Professional Development and Pedagogy
Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM
Additional Disciplines
Bioscience - general
Computer Science - general
Computer Science - gaming and simulations
Computer Science - programming
Engineering - general
Environmental Science - general
Mathematics - general
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