qCraft: A Beginner’s Guide to Quantum Physics in Minecraft — from with thanks to Steve Node for this item

 

Minecraft-being-used-to-teach-about-quantum-physics--11-2013

 

Description of video:

qCraft is a mod that brings principles of quantum physics to Minecraft. Learn more at qCraft.org.  This video is a look at those principles, how you can use them, and how they relate to real quantum physics.

 

From DSC:
Wow! What a great way to grab someone’s attention, keep it, and then use that medium to teach someone something!  This approach made me wonder…

  • In what other ways could we use Minecraft for purposes of teaching and learning?
  • How could we use it in digital storytelling?
  • What sorts of creativity are fostered by using such an environment?
  • What’s a mod and how is one created for Minecraft?