New Prague Area Community Education

Engineering in Minecraft

This course introduces students to Minecraft circuit-building and engineering concepts using Redstone. We will build 2-3 electrical contraptions in this course.

Additional Technical Requirement:

• Minecraft Java Edition
• PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.

  ---

  Tech Academy thanks you for signing up for:
  Engineering in Minecraft on 11/14 at 6 pm CST
  Please review the following points:
  
  • This class will use Zoom, a platform for video communication. If your child is unfamiliar with it, we will go over the basics at the beginning of class, but please take a moment to review the following with your child:
  1. Show up 10 minutes before class time.
  2. Set up a location with minimal distractions.
  3. Be respectful of the teacher, other students, and the learning process.
  4. Listen and click on the "raise hand" button before talking if you have questions.
  5. Please stay muted on Zoom unless you have been called on when the teacher is talking.

  Here is a video introduction to using zoom: Link

  • Your student will need the following in order to fully participate in class: a computer (Windows or MacBook), webcam, microphone, speakers, and internet.

  This class requires the following programs/software: Minecraft Java Edition (the game can be bought and downloaded here).
  Before Class:

  • Please have Minecraft downloaded and installed. Please note Minecraft Bedrock Edition, Xbox, Chromebooks, Tablets, Phone, or Windows 10 Version of Minecraft will and any other Minecraft will not work!
  • Minecraft: Java Edition on the computer is required for this class. If you are unsure if you have the proper edition of Minecraft, check the purchase link. Do NOT buy Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition! Make sure you buy Minecraft: Java Edition
  • Familiarize yourself with the controls:
  • The W, A, S, and D keys are how you move.
  • Press the E key to open inventory. Pressing E again or ESC closes the inventory.
  • Left-click on your computer mouse to break blocks and swing your tools.
  • Right-click on your computer mouse to place blocks and interact with things like doors.
  • The space bar is jump, and double-tapping the space bar is fly (if you are in creative mode).
  • If you are flying or swimming, the shift key is down, and the space bar is up.
  • Double tapping the W key is how you sprint forward. Otherwise, you can hold the CTRL key and W at the same time to sprint forward.
  • The T key opens up chat. You can chat or enter commands into this window. In creative mode you will be able to see all commands by typing /help.
    

• 
  
ZOOM LINK*: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdu6opjIrE91FYjmlyV9X73x-00kwDyb2
*you will be asked to register for the session. Enter your student’s first and last name and your email address.
Or join with Meeting ID: 819 1708 9199 and passcode: techeng

If you are having issues entering the meeting before class, please text 612-314-3928 (don’t call) for assistance. It will only be monitored during the 30 minutes before class begins. Plan to use the link and enter the waiting room 10 minutes before the start of class. For more information about your class or other classes we offer, please visit our website.
We hope your student enjoys this class!
Thanks,
Tech Academy Team (office@techacademycamps.com)