Teacher Wellness Center (TWC)
Minecraft Education Virtual World design within the scope of Boost Yourself Erasmus+ Project
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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Definition of Digital Output
Definition of Digital Output
The Teacher Wellness Center (TWC) is a Minecraft virtual world developed to support teachers' stress management and overall well-being.
Detailed Description of Digital Output
Detailed Description of Digital Output
TWC encompasses Art Therapy, Guided Imagery, Transcendental Meditation, Mindfulness, and Canis Therapy sections. Each section is designed to introduce relevant therapy methods and provide users with a relaxing experience. For instance, the Art Therapy section includes art therapy activities, while the Mindfulness section features mindfulness exercises.
Download TWC Minecraft Virtual World
Download TWC Minecraft Virtual World
The TWC design file can be downloaded from the link below
Art Therapy Section's Spawn Point
Art Therapy Section's Spawn Point
Learning Objectives:
• Learn about art therapy • Visit art therapy experience points • Follow instructions and experience • Expand your horizons about art therapy activities • Complete all phases of the art therapy section
Guided Imagery Section's Spawn Point
Guided Imagery Section's Spawn Point
Learning Objectives:
• Learn guided imagery activities in the virtual world • Be one with the nature • Experience a boat tour on your own • Walk on a goat path in beautiful nature • Visit the towers in the forest
Transcendental Section's Spawn Point
Transcendental Section's Spawn Point
Learning Objectives:
• Learn about Transcendental Meditation and its creator • Experience meditation garden with knowladge of Transcendental meditation • Visit meditation temple in the section • Discover activities of the meditation
Mindfulness Section's Spawn Point
Mindfulness Section's Spawn Point
Learning Objectives:
• Learn about Mindfulnes • Visit mindful breathing meditation room to experience mindful breathing activity • Find your way in the maze • Learn how to integrate mindfulness to your daily life visiting mindful lake and beautiful nature
Canis Therapy Section's Spawn Point
Canis Therapy Section's Spawn Point
Learning Objectives:
• Learn about thrapies with animals, cats, dogs, horses etc. • Visit cat houses, stables and other places related to animals • Follow the instructions and experience therapy activities
Museum Curitor: Teleportation Room
Museum Curitor: Teleportation Room
This room is a bridge among the sections of the virtual world. Players can teleport among sections, art therapy, guided imagery, transcendental meditation, canis therapy and mindfulness.
Distribution and Use of Digital Output:
Distribution and Use of Digital Output:
TWC requires the licensed Minecraft Education application for use. Updates have been announced on the project's social media accounts and website after each update. Throughout the two-year project duration, TWC was conceptualized through planning sessions, scenario ideas, and brainstorming with project partners before being designed in the Minecraft Education environment by the Turkish project partner. It was then presented to and received feedback from participants during relevant project activities.
Impact and Feedback of Digital Output
Impact and Feedback of Digital Output
TWC covers all topics addressed in the project's mobility activities, with sections dedicated to each. Users have expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to learn and apply therapy methods. Additionally, positive feedback has been received regarding TWC's user-friendly interface and compelling content. During project events such as seminars, conferences, and meetings, the TWC digital output was well-received and praised by participants for its engaging sections. Intensive feedback has been received indicating that the sections offered in the TWC content are both interesting and beneficial. Teachers have appreciated the opportunity provided by TWC to learn and experience therapy methods, recognizing its value. The platform also presents opportunities for future improvement, with the ability to add new activities or enrich content with new sections.
Achievements and Improvement Opportunities
Achievements and Improvement Opportunities
The use of TWC has proven to be an effective tool in reducing teacher stress and enhancing overall well-being. However, continuous content updates and consideration of user feedback are recommended for ongoing improvement.
Download TWC Minecraft Virtual World
Download TWC Minecraft Virtual World
The TWC design file can be downloaded from the link below
Erasmus+ Project No: 2021-2-PL01-KA220-SCH-000050352
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
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