- Module 1: Start the journey to building your Minecraft Student Ambassador (MSA) Program today. This is module one in the Minecraft Student Ambassador Program learning path.
In this module, you will:
- Explain the purpose of the Minecraft Student Ambassador Program
- Describe the benefits of the Minecraft Student Ambassador Program
- Identify the leadership skills needed to build a strong Minecraft Student Ambassador Program
- Explain why it's important to brand your Minecraft Student Ambassador Program
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Facilitator
- Educator - Leader
- Module 2: Work with your IT team to resolve technology needs for your Minecraft Student Ambassador Program. This is module two in the Minecraft Student Ambassador Program learning path.
In this module, you will:
- Explain why it's important to collaborate with the IT team for your MSA program.
- Identify devices to use for the MSA program.
- Create a process for managing and distributing devices to students at in-person events.
- Locate the Minecraft Community Hub for technical support.
- Identify ways to keep your devices disinfected and sanitized during and after in-person events.
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Facilitator
- Educator - Leader
- Module 3: Recruiting different types of students to your MSA program will ensure its success. This is module 3 in the Minecraft Student Ambassador Program learning path.
In this module, you will:
- Describe how to effectively communicate the MSA program to recruit students
- Explain the importance of not limiting recruitment to a particular subset of students - Explain how the MSA program builds soft skills for your students - Describe the importance of marketing and advertisement for recruitment to your MSA program - Create marketing and recruitment materials to promote your program
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Facilitator
- Educator - Leader
- Module 4: It's time to meet your Minecraft Student Ambassadors! This is Module 4 in the Minecraft Student Ambassador Program learning path.
In this module, you will:
- Explain how to prepare for your initial meeting with your Minecraft Student Ambassadors
- Create an interactive activity for your MSA meeting norms - Create Minecraft Education activities for your meetings (both F2F and virtual) - Draft your MSA communication plan - Identify what artifacts to collect to document your MSA program
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Designer - Educator - Leader - Educator -Collaborator UNESCO Standards for Educators:
- Teacher Professional Learning
- Module 5: Providing opportunities for MSAs to grow skills and present is critical for success. This is module 5 in the Minecraft Student Ambassador Program learning path.
In this module, you will:
- Identify effective best practices for MSA events
- Make a plan to hosting a Minecraft University
- Describe how to establish an MSA application process
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Facilitator - Educator - Leader
- Module 6: Prioritizing student safety at sponsored events is key. This is module 6 in the Minecraft Student Ambassador Program learning path.
In this module, you will:
- Design methods to keep track of Ambassadors at sponsored events
- Identify a list of safety items to pack for each event
- Set up a photo roster and contact list
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Facilitator
- Educator - Leader
- Module 7: Building partnerships allows you to secure funding for needed items. This is module 7 in the Minecraft Student Ambassador program learning path.
In this module, you will:
- Identify sources of funding
- Identify items that will require support
- Identify people who could potentially aid with managing money
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Facilitator - Educator - Leader
- Module 8: Let's explore options on how to meet virtually with your Minecraft Student Ambassadors. This is Module 8 in the Minecraft Student Ambassador program learning path.
In this module, you will:
- Describe how to host Minecraft Student Ambassadors in the same world
- Explain how to enable Minecraft multiplayer game mode so MSAs can work collaboratively in a virtual world
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Designer
- Educator - Facilitator
- Educator -Collaborator
UNESCO Standards for Educators:
- Application of Digital skills
- Pedagogy
- Teacher Professional Learning
Overview
Syllabus
- Module 1: Module 1: Get started with the Minecraft Student Ambassador program
- Introduction
- Welcome!
- Benefits of Minecraft Education
- What is the Minecraft Student Ambassador Program?
- MSA standards crosswalk
- MSA program: Get started
- Brand your program
- MSA program communication and management platforms
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 2: Module 2: Work with your IT team and the Minecraft Student Ambassador program
- Introduction
- Welcome!
- Work with your information technology team.
- Devices for your MSA program
- Identify a point of contact from the information technology team
- Manage the MSA program devices
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 3: Module 3: Recruit students to the Minecraft Student Ambassador program
- Introduction
- Welcome!
- Funnel your communication
- Get the word out!
- Representation matters
- Recruitment materials
- Application process
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 4: Module 4: Meet your ambassadors in the Minecraft Student Ambassador program
- Introduction
- Welcome!
- It's time to meet your MSAs!
- Your norms
- Minecraft activities, communication, and artifacts
- MSAs supporting teachers
- Plan the year ahead
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 5: Module 5: Plan your year in the Minecraft Student Ambassador program
- Introduction
- Welcome!
- School/community events
- Minecraft University and play dates
- Planning calendar
- Set up an MSA event
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 6: Module 6: Keep students safe in the Minecraft Student Ambassador program
- Introduction
- Welcome!
- Prioritize safety
- In an emergency
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 7: Module 7: Establish partnerships and funding for the Minecraft Student Ambassador program
- Introduction
- Welcome!
- Partnerships and funding
- Things for which you may want to consider using funding
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 8: Module 8: Work remotely with the Minecraft Student Ambassador program
- Introduction
- Welcome!
- Work remotely with your Minecraft Student Ambassadors
- Minecraft Education multiplayer game
- Knowledge check
- Summary
