Getting2Alpha Mimi Ito on Minecraft and progressive learning
Mar 9, 2016
Mimi Ito is an educator and anthropologist turned startup founder who leads Connected Camps, transforming education through Minecraft. She discusses how children’s engagement with technology fosters self-directed learning and how her startup creates safe social spaces for coding. Mimi shares insights on enhancing female participation in tech and the importance of mentorship. She emphasizes listening to kids to embrace their creativity and contrasts traditional education with innovative, self-directed approaches in today’s learning landscape.
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Youth-Driven Innovation Insight
- Mimi Ito observes that kids are self-directed innovators with technology. - Their peer-driven learning offers insights to improve education and technology design.
Minecraft Griefing Story
- Amy Jo Kim shared her daughter's Minecraft griefing experience at Connected Camps. - The incident was transformed into a learning moment about online safety and digital citizenship.
Moderate to Empower Kids Online
- Moderation and mediation empower kids to handle online conflicts wisely. - Disputes become teaching moments for empathy and responsible digital behavior.