Entries by Ryan Hunter

Creating an Automatic Door in Minecraft 1.16.4 Java Edition

Create a door that opens automatically for you in Minecraft 1.16.4 Java Edition. Watch full video here. To get Command Block: /give @p command_block Command inside Command Block to activate redstone: /execute if entity @p[distance=..7,name=MinecraftUsername] Note: Change MinecraftUserName to your username. Also, capitalization is important so enter the commands the same as you read here.

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Using Scratch: Introduction to Animation

I guide 3rd-6th graders in an exercise on animation in Scratch. Scratch is a great online tool to learn the foundations of computer science and coding in a fun way. Follow along to learn how to animate your sprites. This 24-minute video was presented as a livestream on YouTube on March 25, 2020. Watch full […]

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Hour of Code (Minecraft): 3rd-6th Grade

I guide 3rd-6th graders in an Hour of Code exercise on code.org using Minecraft as the topic of the game. We often use this as an ice breaker in our classes to establish a baseline of understanding for problem solving and coding. This 35-minute video was presented as a livestream on YouTube on March 24, […]