Join us as we welcome educator and game creator Blaise Patterson to discuss the innovative Minecraft EDU Cyber Safe AI Dig Deeper World. Discover how this interactive experience helps students build AI literacy, digital citizenship, and critical thinking skills through engaging, age-appropriate gameplay. Learn about the challenges of designing meaningful AI education, strategies for supporting teachers, and practical classroom resources for fostering safe and responsible technology use.
Blaise Patterson is an Education Content Creator with Cleverlike Studios, where he creates immersive learning experiences using popular video games like Minecraft and Fortnite. With a deep passion for games-based learning, Blaise has developed several Minecraft Education worlds featured in the in-game library and numerous scholastic esports programs. He and his team of learning experience designers and game developers work to transform students from players to creators, equipping them with digital competencies for career readiness. As Director of Industry Partnership with the Ontario School Esports Association, Blaise also builds connections between schools and organizations, supporting teachers in implementing esports programs from daily instruction to district-wide competitions across K-12 and post-secondary education.
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