Alphanumeric and code syntax blocks
My feature wish is for ABC blocks and 123 blocks, as well as ()+-*/:. (and whatever other coding syntax needs I am forgetting) blocks to be a resource pack available for Minecraft EDU without it being a chemistry block edit.
I would like them to all be available in Python, so for example, the following commands would work:
say(world.is_block("~ ~-1 ~","A block")
world.set((4,4,4),"3 block")
Having ABC blocks and 123 blocks readily available for incoming MC:EDU educators will allow the creation of a much greater variety of lessons in mathematics and early language arts with ease. Students will be able to spell words, finish partially spelled words, finish math problems... and teachers will be able to access these resources quickly and easily. (This math-blocks lesson has some blocks available. I think they should always be available to educators!)
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Completely agree! This would and should be available within normal inventory as standard for EE. This would offer so many meaninful learning options. A fantastic suggestion.
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Cool concept! If we can make one alphabet, we can make them all.
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Thanks for suggesting this Debbie! I have the math world and love those blocks for supporting math investigations and showing understanding of mathie concepts but it would be soooo much easier if they were always available! I like the letters idea as well, a bit easier to support with the built in writing tools - posters, boards etc but what an asset!
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I have recently found a way to hack an alphabet (latin) into EE, but still agree 100% with this post! Any meaningful edu updates to EE need to include alphabet blocks, numbers and basic math signs as default inventory! Surely it's not that hard to achieve?? Come on team! It's EDUCATION EDITION. 👍
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can you share your hack. Cambridge English Minecraft sever is amazing and I would love to be able to emulate their word puzzles for my students in my world
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Thanks for the upvotes for this idea! It is possible to add resource packs to add the feature. However, many users have had poor experience with add-ons and would rather stick to the regular game. Plus, it's an educational game; it should have educational features to help teachers!
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Great idea!
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Please add your voices. Thanks!
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I would love to see this added too please. Hugely engaging for younger users too. Thanks.
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Totally agree - this would be such a useful feature.
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Thank you. I'm hoping we can develop critical mass on this! As an educational product is seems so... elementary!!!
Like the ABC's! =D0 -
let's have this!
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