Edu & Minecraft consultant, Mentor, MCSE, MIEE 2022-2023, trainer, content builder, contributor, esports & Redstone/Command innovator, tech enthusiast. he/him
Joined February 2021
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I did a short video tour of my oldest remaining Minecraft world built back between 2013 and 2016.
It's interesting to see how my build styles and techniques have changed, a reminder that the Minecraft learning journey never ends!
Watch the video here:
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In my latest Minecraft Education Toolbox Tuesday video, I demonstrate how to create a automated, randomized jukebox using redstone and command blocks.
You can watch the video on my YouTube channel at: youtu.be/MBJ42fyXgIE
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It's a disaster when students lose their Minecraft Education projects.
My latest blog post is devoted to helping you reducing classroom tears by demonstrating best practices for backing up and exporting Minecraft work!
outsidetheblokz.blogspot.comโฆ
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One of my recent build projects... see a bicycle tour of a Minecraft Education town in my video:
youtu.be/8HjHkRVh5PM
@PlayCraftLearn
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Fairly frequently there are queries about using mods, packs or addons with Minecraft Education.
All the relevant information, warnings and questions answered, plus some handy links to explore are in my latest blog posting!
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Years ago when the Artemis was just getting started, I created a realistic Lunar build experience called "Moonbase Shackleton" in @PlayCraftLearn .
As we have a lot of exciting Artemis news currently, I thought I'd re-share my trailer for it: youtu.be/y7vM-KAWMu4
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It's Toolbox Tuesday!
In this episode, I'll demonstrate a cool wee tool in Blockbench that creates GIFs of your Minecraft Education models!
You can watch the video here on my YouTube channel: youtu.be/Lk9Lo9U-3mg
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Next on my London excursion (all my trips turn into Minecraft research trips), two of my biggest passions meet in one place! I had a great chat with a staff member about @PlayCraftLearn in the official shop (who was curious about my hat!)
Guesses as to where Chicken & I are?
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Minecrafting without Minecraft?!
My latest blog dives into some suggested classroom activities when your tech is being uncooperative:
outsidetheblokz.blogspot.comโฆ
Have some suggestions of your own? I would love to hear them!
@PlayCraftLearn
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BETT London 2026!
I'm looking forward to volunteering and hanging out at the @PlayCraftLearn #MinecraftEducation booth again at BETT 2026, sharing my passion for all things Minecraft Education!
If you're at the conference, do stop by to say "hello"!
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Minecraft Education Ambassadors in the spotlight ๐งก๐กโจ
In our recent Minecraft Education Ambassador meet up, it was great to see and learn about the great things our community has been up to! @PlayCraftLearn
ALT Minecraft Education Ambassador Spotlight Aaron Parsons
ALT Minecraft Education Ambassador Spotlight Aaron Parsons
ALT Minecraft Education Ambassador Spotlight Dan Noble
ALT Minecraft Education Ambassador Spotlight Dan Noble
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It's Toolbox Tuesday, Season 3!
In this video, I demonstrate how to create your own #Minecraft @PlayCraftLearn skin using #Blockbench!
You'll learn some texturing techniques and how to pack your texture file in a .mcpack for importing into Minecraft.
youtu.be/T46jwHThfa4
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The new Minecraft mob egg graphics are not only refreshing and adorable - they're a big win for accessibility! ๐ฅ
These redesigned mob eggs make identifying and selecting the right egg easier for everyone, including individuals who are colorblind.
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ALT Screenshot of Minecraft Education with new mob egg graphics in the inventory
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Dropping my latest @PlayCraftLearn Minecraft Education video: My five favourite new features in Minecraft Education v1.21.91.
You can watch the video on my YouTube channel here: youtu.be/5LiKyECte4Q
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27 Jul 2025
Here's my circle and triangle building guide for Minecraft. Hopefully it can be helpful for your building! #guide #chart #Minecraft
ALT Triangle and Circle guide for Minecraft builders
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Hurray, the "allow trusted skins" toggle is back in Minecraft Education v1.21.90.1!
Having this option back in game allows students to again showcase their talents, and create skins that represent themselves and ideas!
Thank-you @PlayCraftLearn for listening to our feedback!
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22 Jul 2025
Is Summer time is a good time re-post my roof building guide? #Minecraft #guide
ALT Roof profiles for Minecraft builders
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24 Jun 2025
Enjoying the morning with Digging Dinos play along with @MrCoachK15 and the #MinecraftEdu ambassadors. Lots of brainstorming happening on how to use this new world with different types of lessons. @i2eEDU is a #Minecraft creator, and we've loved contributing worlds to the game library! #GBL
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It's ToolboxTuesday: Part 2 of Preparing for Classroom Multiplayer Experiences with @PlayCraftLearn !
I'll show you how to setup a hidden room with Allow & Deny blocks, as well as teleporter system that only teleports the host!
Watch it here:
youtu.be/mLgOFHHP5pg
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