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<p><span style="color: #555555; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#555555" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="4"><strong>More Than a Game </strong></font></span></p>
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<p><em><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">"He's tricked 40 million people into learning to use a CAD [Computer-Aided Design] program." (Cody Sumter, MIT Media Lab, on Minecraft creator Marcus Persson) </font></span></em></p>
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<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">A kid lets out a whoop of excitement at the computer. He's playing a game. Actually, all of the kids are playing a game. Every last computer is, once again, packed out by kids playing <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ebusinessinsider%2Ecom%2Fminecraft%2Dexplained%2D2017%2D2" style="color: #2d74a0;"><em>Minecraft</em></a>. The game, even though it launched in 2011, had been attracting kids for <em>years</em>. In all my time in Youth Services, I'd never seen anything like it. I'd assumed, like all the other games I saw on the computer screens over the years, this one would wane. </font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">But it hasn't. Instead, <em>Minecraft</em> has enjoyed a popularity outstripped only by <em>Tetris</em>. And unlike <em>Tetris</em>, this game gives users a lot to learn. </font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">In fact, that's a possible reason for the game's enduring popularity -- there's so much to learn, so much to do, and the possibilities are really endless. <em>Minecraft</em> is what is known as a "<a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fen%2Ewikipedia%2Eorg%2Fwiki%2FOpen%5Fworld" style="color: #2d74a0;">Sandbox Game</a>" meaning the play (and, indeed, in the case of <em>Minecraft,</em> the whole world of the game) has no set structure, design or purpose. It is up to users to create the game they want to play. In <em>Minecraft</em> users can share these worlds they've created with their friends or even the world. I think you can see the appeal.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Educational institutions are increasingly using <em>Minecraft</em>, and <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2Fwebhp%3Fsourceid%3Dchrome%2Dinstant%26rlz%3D1C1CHZL%5FenUS732US733%26ion%3D1%26espv%3D2%26ie%3DUTF%2D8%23q%3Dminecraft%2Bin%2Blibraries%26%2A" style="color: #2d74a0;">that includes libraries</a>, too. In fact, demand was high enough that <em>Minecraft</em> recently introduced an <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Feducation%2Eminecraft%2Enet%2F" style="color: #2d74a0;">Education Edition</a> which is available to libraries as well as schools. </font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Why are our schools and libraries investing in a video game?</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">There are lots of great reasons to teach with <em>Minecraft. </em>Some <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Epopsugar%2Ecom%2Fmoms%2FHow%2DMinecraft%2DEducational%2D34720843" style="color: #2d74a0;">suggestions from Leah Rocketto</a> of <i>Popsugar Moms</i> include improving spacial reasoning, problem-solving and abstract reasoning skills. It's creative. It teaches goal-setting, math, teamwork, collaboration... and it's fun! <em>Popsugar </em>isn't the only publication extolling the virtues of the <em>Minecraft</em>; you can find media institutions no less august than <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enytimes%2Ecom%2F2016%2F04%2F17%2Fmagazine%2Fthe%2Dminecraft%2Dgeneration%2Ehtml%3F%5Fr%3D0" style="color: #2d74a0;">The New York Times</a> or <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Etheatlantic%2Ecom%2Ftechnology%2Farchive%2F2014%2F04%2Fbeyond%2Dscreen%2Dtime%2Dwhat%2Da%2Dgood%2Dgame%2Dlike%2Dminecraft%2Dteaches%2Dkids%2F361261%2F" style="color: #2d74a0;">The Atlantic</a> exploring the benefits and popularity the game. And more relevant for us, <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enytimes%2Ecom%2F2016%2F04%2F17%2Fmagazine%2Fthe%2Dminecraft%2Dgeneration%2Ehtml%3F%5Fr%3D0" style="color: #2d74a0;">Library Journal</a>.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">The <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ethedigitalshift%2Ecom%2F2012%2F05%2Fk%2D12%2Fminecraft%2Din%2Dthe%2Dclassroom%2Dand%2Dlibrary%2F" style="color: #2d74a0;">Library Journal article</a> has some great information -- overviews of the game, information on setting up servers, using <i>Minecraft's</i> Educational Edition, and good resources listed throughout the article and in the references. More helpful further reading: <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Etheverge%2Ecom%2F2016%2F11%2F1%2F13489340%2Fminecraft%2Deducation%2Dedition%2Dlaunches" style="color: #2d74a0;">The Verge's overview</a> of <em>Minecraft for Education </em>(which is balanced enough to anticipate some of the pitfalls), and <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eedutopia%2Eorg%2Fblog%2Fminecraft%2Din%2Dclassroom%2Dandrew%2Dmiller" style="color: #2d74a0;">Edutopia's guide</a> to classroom ideas. </font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">But maybe, in that last paragraph, you saw the words "setting up servers" and had no idea what that involves, or even what it means. Good news: Clara Gerner of the Campbell County KY Public Library (<a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2F%3Fpage%3Dmembership%23supporting" style="color: #2d74a0;">SWON Supporting Members</a>) has been running a <em>Minecraft</em> server for 2 years at the <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecc%2Dpl%2Eorg%2Flocations%2Fcold%2Dspring%2Dbranch" style="color: #2d74a0;">Cold Spring Branch</a>. And she wants to share with you the successes, the pitfalls, the tools and some ideas on how to get started using this popular game in your library. </font></span></p>
<p><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">And here's the great news: <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D927058%26group%3D" style="color: #2d74a0;">this learning opportunity is free</a>. Here's the downside: Space is very limited, as Clara can only accommodate a maximum of 20 people in her lab. This event is open to any library employee anywhere, and will fill up <em>fast</em>, so we recommend you <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D927058%26group%3D" style="color: #2d74a0;">register ASAP</a>! </font></span></font></p>
<p><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3">Questions? Just let us know at <a href="mailto:info@swonlibraries.org?subject=Questions%20about%20Minecraft" style="color: #2d74a0;">info@swonlibraries.org</a>. Otherwise, we hope you will join us at the <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecc%2Dpl%2Eorg%2Flocations%2Fcold%2Dspring%2Dbranch" style="color: #2d74a0;">Cold Spring Branch of CCPL</a> on Tuesday, April 4<sup>th</sup> at 2pm. <a href="http://swonlibraries.org/link.asp?e=oplinlist@lists.oplin.org&job=2864784&ymlink=105400672&finalurl=http%3A%2F%2Fswonlibraries%2Eorg%2Fevents%2FEventDetails%2Easpx%3Fid%3D927058%26group%3D" style="color: #2d74a0;">Register now</a>, and have fun playing and learning! </font></span></font></p>
<p><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><span style="color: #555555; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#555555" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="3"><strong>Cassondra Vick, MLIS<br />
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<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">OKI has been connecting teachers, librarians and library staff, & those who work with children's literature with amazing speakers, authors, and illustrators over 20 years.</font></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 1 em; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; !important;"><font color="#333333" face="verdana, arial, sans-serif" size="2">Join OKI this year as they explore the We Need Diverse Book movement with <em>Building Bridges of Understanding: How Diversity in Youth Literature Can Change Our World</em>, featuring award-winning author Rita Williams-Garcia and award-winning illustrator John Parra. In a world that seems more divided than ever, OKI wants to explore how we can build bridges, not walls, in our schools, in our libraries, in our homes, and in our world.</font></span></p>
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<strong>3/27/2017 </strong> - Online<br />
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<strong>3/29/2017 </strong> - West Chester, Ohio<br />
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<strong>FREE (a Nebraska State Library event) </strong><br />
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5/6/2017 - Worldwide!<br />
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5/11/2017 to 5/12/2017 - Lexington, Kentucky<br />
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5/15/2017 - Cold Spring, Kentucky<br />
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5/16/2017 - Cincinnati, Ohio<br />
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11/4/2017 - Crestview Hills, Kentucky<br />
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