Inkster student receives global Minecraft recognition

Students are using Minecraft to think globally at Inkster School.

Educators use Minecraft as a teaching tool, helping students engage in their curriculum while being in a secure environment.

"It's a good way for students to be active in their learning process," said Charlie Scibak, Grade 5/6 teacher at Inkster School.

"I started to embrace Minecraft during remote learning; it was something different they could do while at home. We could be together as a classroom and collaborate on projects."

Minecraft's 2021 Global Build Challenge is in partnership with UNESCO: Peace with Nature which focuses on sustainability using innovative designs and creative thinking.

Submissions came from 109 countries across the world. One project that stood out to Scibak was Grade 5 student Daisy.

"I chose to do my project on electricity consumption; it was something I was familiar with already," said Daisy.

"I lost my project due to a Minecraft update, and I had to start over. I worked hard trying to finish it, I knew my video didn't make the deadline, but I was proud of my work."

Ultimately Daisy's project did get submitted five minutes before the cut-off. She finished in the top 11 finalists for the Global Build Challenge, being the only finalist from Canada.

“I got surprising news about making it in the Global Top eleven; My parents were very proud and excited,” said Daisy.

"This has engaged her and encouraged her to be at school. She had learnt to have fun with her learning," said Scibak.