Learn practical ways to introduce social and emotional learning using Microsoft tools such as Minecraft to augment and enhance learning.
Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:
- Identify the value of increased emphasis on social and emotional learning (SEL) in the class, as established by research.
- Use the CASEL competencies to plan for appropriate use of digital tools to enhance, support, and augment an SEL presence in the class.
- Reflect on the application of SEL lessons and experiences in the class.
Students need the words to express and address emotions. Educators must build a safe place for social and emotional wellbeing in the classroom.
In this module, you will:
- Collect strategies for supporting students in developing language and tools for social and emotional health (based on CASEL Core Competence Areas).
- Design an introductory lesson to introduce your class to Reflect.
- Create a Social Emotional Learning routine with the Reflect app.
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Facilitator
- Leaders - Connected Learner
- Leaders - System Designer
UNESCO Standards for Educators:
- Teacher Professional Learning
Discover Reflect with the eTwinz-Get started, embed Reflect in your lesson plans, support student well-being, and become a truly reflective educator.
Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:
- Understand the significance of integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom, as supported by research, and how Reflect stands as a valuable tool to facilitate this.
- Design and implement a practical action plan that leverages Reflect to support students' social and emotional growth, well-being, and overall academic development.
- Effectively utilize Reflect as a tool for fostering SEL in your classroom.
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Leader
- Educator - Learner
- Leaders - Equity and Citizenship Advocate
UNESCO Standards for Educators:
- Pedagogy
- Understanding ICT in education
Minecraft Education Mindful Knight World introduces the basics of mindfulness to help students understand the benefits and main concepts.
In this module, you:
- Identify ways Minecraft Education can enable social emotional learning in the classroom
- Describe the structure and flow of The Mindful Knight World
- Explain how to blend physical and digital resources to support students with in-game tools and physical activities for the classroom
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Citizen
UNESCO Standards for Educators:
- Pedagogy

Syllabus

Support social and emotional learning with Microsoft tools
- Introduction
- Engage with the module
- Social and emotional learning
- Minecraft Education
- Microsoft Teams
- OneNote
- Sway
- Reflect app
- Module assessment
- Summary
Build social and emotional skills in your classroom community with Reflect
- Introduction
- Social emotional learning 101
- Get familiar with Reflect for Microsoft Teams
- Gauge learning progress with Reflect
- It starts with you
- Create a social emotional learning kickoff lesson for your class
- Module assessment
- Summary
Bring social emotional learning to your classroom with Reflect and eTwinz
- Introduction
- Social and emotional learning in the classroom with Microsoft Reflect
- Social awareness and positive relationships
- Improve student learning with Reflect
- Integrate Reflect into your daily routine
- The inclusive classroom with Reflect
- Module assessment
- Summary
Explore social emotional learning: Mindfulness in Minecraft Education
- Introduction
- The Mindful Knight Minecraft World
- Social emotional learning (SEL)
- Mindfulness
- Pre-teaching skills
- Challenge 1: The Tower of Focus
- Challenge 2: Pond of Presence
- Challenge 3: Emotional Plains
- Challenge 4: The Dragon's Lair
- Return to the queen
- Next steps
- Module assessment
- Summary