Minecraft hw article
According to the writer, why might autistic children such as his son, be attracted to minecraft?
It teaches basic skills with the use of their creativity. Such as collecting supplies for certain objects to be created. The writer's son was autistic.
Which features are included in the educational version of minecraft and how useful do you think they might be as an educational tool?
It teaches children simple things that we know of now such as if you put sand in a furnace it creates glass and a sword was made out of iron, it would be stronger than one made of wood.
Why, does Bergensten suggest, have copycat versions of minecraft been less successful?
The copied versions have been trying to appeal to those who enjoy better graphics then the simplistic blocky textures.
What is meant by the 'modding community'?
Modding community refers to those who create 'mods' in the game which include texture maps, items, creatures and their own storylines/adventures. These different forms of the game are what keep the game itself alive as pure vanilla minecraft can become boring.
How important is the 'sense of ownership' cited by Bergensten, for the audience for minecraft?
Players can be proud of their creations and therefore their sense of ownership will increase if enjoyed by many.
How has minecraft extended its brand beyond gaming and into other products?
Instead of remaining a PC game, it has branched out to other consoles such as PlayStation and Xbox, with the addition of creating a spin-off game called Minecraft: Story mode which, unlike the original game, has a storyline to it with player-made choices of endings etc.
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It teaches basic skills with the use of their creativity. Such as collecting supplies for certain objects to be created. The writer's son was autistic.
Which features are included in the educational version of minecraft and how useful do you think they might be as an educational tool?
It teaches children simple things that we know of now such as if you put sand in a furnace it creates glass and a sword was made out of iron, it would be stronger than one made of wood.
Why, does Bergensten suggest, have copycat versions of minecraft been less successful?
The copied versions have been trying to appeal to those who enjoy better graphics then the simplistic blocky textures.
What is meant by the 'modding community'?
Modding community refers to those who create 'mods' in the game which include texture maps, items, creatures and their own storylines/adventures. These different forms of the game are what keep the game itself alive as pure vanilla minecraft can become boring.
How important is the 'sense of ownership' cited by Bergensten, for the audience for minecraft?
Players can be proud of their creations and therefore their sense of ownership will increase if enjoyed by many.
How has minecraft extended its brand beyond gaming and into other products?
Instead of remaining a PC game, it has branched out to other consoles such as PlayStation and Xbox, with the addition of creating a spin-off game called Minecraft: Story mode which, unlike the original game, has a storyline to it with player-made choices of endings etc.
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Quite brief although mainly good, add the link to the reading too. V
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