Core Competency Connections

Below here are examples of how the Minecraft club can be a way to build your Communication, Thinking and Personal-Social Skills.

Communication

I can connect and engage with others to share ideas about building ideas and projects.
I can share information about Minecraft clearly to other members I may or may not know
I can collaborate and take on roles in a group while playing to accomplish a common goal
I can share my game experience with others on the club forum page

Creative Thinking

I can develop new ideas that are fun and that I am passionate about
I can come up with new ideas that are new to the other club members
I can build on others' ideas and add new ideas to create new things and solve problems
I can make ideas work using the game items and resources that are in my map area
I can come up with a new idea and then make improvements for my Minecraft project over time

Critical Thinking

I can show if I like my building project process and final outcome or not
I can reflect on how I can redesign or come up with an alternative idea
I can consider more than one way to reach my goal and investigation to explore the Minecraft world
I can monitor if I am reaching my exploration or building goal and adjust my actions to make sure I achieve what I want

Positive Personal & Cultural Identity

I understand how my values of HLCS's REAL (Respect, Encouragement, Adoration, and Lore) shape my choices at the club meetings
I can describe what strengths I contribute to the club community (e.g. idea developer, leader, peacemaker)
I can explain why I enjoy doing group activities

Personal Awareness & Responsibility

I can advocate when I need some help in the game from the teacher or other club members
I can express joy and accomplishment when I complete a task or goal in Minecraft
I can find ways to be patient with accomplishing a task in the game or when I interact with other players
I can persevere and keep trying in accomplishing a difficult challenge in Minecraft
I can monitor and balance my game time with the rest of my school and home responsibilities

Social Responsibility

I can participate and contribute making the Minecraft club a better community
I can come up with positive changes and solutions for developing a collaborative club community
I can try solving problems in Minecraft myself and know when to ask for help
I can problem-solve and come up with a compromise to meet the needs of other players during conflicts
I can be inclusive and respectful to all the other club members both at school and online
I am kind to others and can play co-operatively, and build relationships with the other club members I choose to play with
I can identify when others need help in Minecraft and find ways to provide support to them
I can build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse group of students in my grade and also the other grades