What kind of education should I give my child to grow better?
With the development of information and communication technology represented by the Internet, the educational environment has changed completely from when we were children, and many mothers and fathers are confused.
For example, even if I (now 37) hear that programming education will be compulsory from 2020, it doesn't really come to mind. I want my children to acquire skills that will be useful in the future, but I don't really know what kind of support is appropriate.
When I was worried about that, I received this request from Mynavi News.
A mouse computer study computer "mouse E10" and "Minecraft" are now available as a set, so please try playing with them.
I've heard the name Minecraft, but I've never played it before. However, she had heard rumors that Minecraft would lead to children's education, so she immediately tried playing with her daughter in the lower grades of elementary school.
This time, we will review it with advice from Shuichi Tatsunami, an expert who uses Minecraft in education.
The "mouse E10 Minecraft Bundle Package" that arrived at my house includes the "Minecraft Starter Collection for Windows 10". Minecraft is a very popular game among children with cumulative sales exceeding 200 million. My daughter was overjoyed when she saw the special packaging.
A keyboard can be attached to a 10.1-inch monitor. The compact size and stylish appearance of the blue lines were well received by her daughter, who said, "It's cute!"
This package comes with a Minecraft operation manual and a romaji table, so it is safe even for first-time children. An original design sticker is also included as a bonus.
This model comes with "Minecraft Starter Collection for Windows 10", so you can start playing immediately by entering your Microsoft account and installing it. *If you do not have a Microsoft account, you will need to create a new account (free).
Let's start playing Minecraft with blocks! A unique, randomly generated world made up of a wide variety of blocks, all cubic with a side of 1 meter. The possibilities are endless in the world of Minecraft, where you can freely do whatever you want, such as making tools from wood obtained from trees that grow naturally, hunting animals, and growing crops for food. First, let's collect materials in "Survival Mode"! |
So, let's play around with it. At first, I didn't really understand what was going on when I was suddenly attacked by a beast and died... It took me a little while to understand the basic operations. On the other hand, my daughter dug a hole too deep and couldn't get out on the ground, but when I tried to start over in a new world, she quickly adapted. By exterminating monsters and running around the vast earth, the height of children's absorption power was vividly shown.
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Minecraft ends up being a "fun game" if you just give it away. But that only touches a small part of Minecraft. Parental guidance is essential to discovering the most exciting and educational benefits of Minecraft. |
Once you get used to Minecraft in survival mode, various Change to "Creative Mode" where you can freely combine blocks without limit, and let's make a device using various buildings and circuits with parents and children! |
So, I consulted with my daughter and decided to build an original house. Building pillars, making walls and doors, and doing them one by one by hand, I gradually got tired of the simple work. This is where programming comes into play. Block programming is possible in the PC version of Minecraft. I downloaded "Code Connection for Minecraft" for free from the internet and tried it.
When you put together a block programming and give a command to a robot called "agent", the roof is completed in no time. Her daughter exclaimed, "It's easy!"
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Efficiency and productivity improvement are required for various things, and ICT devices such as personal computers and smartphones have become necessities in life and work. modern society. Knowing what the program that drives these machines is, and what the logical thinking that is the concept of the program is, will be the basic skills that children will definitely need when they go out into society in the future. . There may be fears that "if you don't have the ability to think logically, it will interfere with your work" or "if you don't have the skills, it's dangerous to get a job at a company." |
Get familiar with block programming with Minecraft from a young age And through play, you will develop a logical way of thinking. Set goals, plan, and work efficiently. "A wonderful future for children" depends on the arms of the parents who lead them! |
Until I got used to the operation and block programming, it was quite difficult to find information on the internet and ask friends who are familiar with Minecraft. However, seeing the finished house in front of me and her daughter makes me happy, and I feel a great sense of accomplishment as my hard work pays off.
My daughter is motivated while teaching her sister that she wants to create a town where she lives in Minecraft. As a parent, I would like to expect that her pride and affection for the community will grow.
The first thing I thought when I experienced Minecraft for the first time this time was that I would acquire three-dimensional thinking. If you place the blocks in the wrong place or the number of stacks, the solid will be distorted. In order to faithfully reproduce the shape I imagined in my head, it is difficult to grasp the concept of solids such as X axis, Y axis, Z axis, but if you play Minecraft, it seems to be naturally cultivated.
One more thing, I felt that it was useful for improving language ability. When issuing commands to agents in block programming, ambiguous expressions will not work as expected. I think that the ability to express one's wishes concretely and concisely, such as "move forward three blocks" or "place two blocks", can be used in everyday communication.
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Learning Minecraft isn't just about programming. For example, if you want to recreate temples and castles, you'll have to study architecture and history, and many of the animals and rocks that appear in Minecraft actually exist, so science and biology are also important. contribute. Minecraft is an educational platform. |
There are so many elements that can be used for education, Motivation to "want to play more" will be a chance to learn a lot. Parents skillfully guide the budding curiosity and sublimate it into a desire to learn more, which leads to independent learning by children. That is the biggest charm and feature of Minecraft. |
Also, Minecraft will play with you in multiplayer. Because you can do it, communication will increase as a common topic for parents and children. Please try to start Minecraft with your family. |
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Again, this time we reviewed the "mouse E10 Minecraft bundle package". The touchpad-equipped keyboard is detachable with magnets, so you can play it as a tablet. If you are a child accustomed to smartphones and game consoles, tablets may be easier to operate intuitively.
The "mouse E10" is also attractive because of its robustness that can withstand being dropped on a desk, its light weight (about 1.28 kg) that makes it easy to carry, and its reasonable price as a child's first PC.
If you use a stylus pen when building a program using block programming, you will be able to operate more efficiently. Also, if you use the mouse together, you will be able to improve the operability and further improve efficiency. |
*Mouse is not included.
“It would be a shame if Minecraft ended up being just a game,” Tatsunami emphasizes.
Minecraft can be played on consoles, but only the PC version allows block programming. If you want to acquire programming skills, imagination, problem-solving ability, language ability, etc. in total, the "mouse E10" that comes with the PC version of Minecraft is recommended.
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| Manufacturer | Mouse computer |
|---|---|
| Model number | mouse E10 Minecraft bundle package |
| Display | 10.1 glare (1,280×800) |
| CPU | Intel® Celeron® N4100 Processor |
| Memory | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB eMMC |
| Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 600 |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit with Minecraft Starter Collection for Windows 10 |
| LAN | IEEE 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n (supports up to 433Mbps) + Built-in Bluetooth 5 module |
| Interface | USB 3.0 x 1 (Type-C/ Left side), USB 2.0 x 1 (micro-B/left side) |
| Size | [Body] W274.0 x D199.7 x H12 .3 mm (not including stand and protrusions) td> |
| Battery life | About 12.0 hours |
| Price | 55,800 yen ( Tax excluded)~ |
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