game-based learning cube

GAME-BASED LEARNING CUBE
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Game-Based Learning Is A Powerful Tool
The GBL Cube Includes:
Delivering educational game play for
up to 35 players at a time, the GBL
Cube offers ease, affordability, and
security while using MinecraftEdu
for educational purposes.
Teacher Training
STEAM Lesson Plans
Custom Minecraft Worlds
Custom Educational Mods
Benefits Of GBL
• Self-paced learning
• Dynamic learning communities
Based on extensive research, Game-Based Learning (GBL) is a
powerful and innovative way to engage and motivate students to
discover, learn, and create while making learning fun, effective and
meaningful for students and teachers alike.
Introducing the GBL Cube
The MakersFactory Game-Based Learning Cube is a turnkey,
self-contained, comprehensive, and affordable solution developed by
teachers and IT professionals to quickly and easily bring GBL into
any classroom.
The GBL Cube Features
Teachers who use the GBL Cube will be trained on how to navigate
and play Minecraft; create unique worlds for custom lessons in any
subject; and administer MinecraftEdu curriculum in the classroom
or after-school programs.
All the necessary hardware and software comes loaded in the GBL
Cube to make it a reliable, high-performance complete Game-Based
Learning solution. And it is packed with STEAM lessons ready to use
in the classroom; video tutorials; and much, much more.
• Higher order thinking skills
• Digital citizenship
• Increased student engagement
• Quick feedback loop
• In-game Assessment
• Interactive class exercises
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GBL Cube - Technical Requirements
Getting a GBL Cube: Easy as 1-2-3
Minimum Requirements
CLIENT COMPUTER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• CPU: Intel Pentium D 2.6 GHz or equivalent
• RAM: 2GB
• GPU (Integrated): Intel HD Graphics with OpenGL 2.1 or
equivalent
• GPU (Discrete): Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT or equivalent
• HDD: At least 200MB for Game Core and Other Files
• Java 6 Release 45
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• MinecraftEdu Site License
• Minecraft Per Seat Licenses
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Networking Connection Options
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The portable MakersFactory GBL Cube is designed to work
with any LAN configuration, including:
• Wired Ethernet networks
• Wireless networks with any 802.11b/g/n router
• Broadcast WiFi & Access-point mode for sites with no
networking
The GBL Cube server comes loaded with tools designed to
simplify the process of establishing connections, and is
secure and tamper-proof.
Go to:
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and fill out our easy form.
Set-Up
Plug In
Connect
Play!
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an educational ecosystem offering digital content for students,
professional development for teachers, and technology tools for
schools and educational facilities.
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