@outsidetheblocks
Edu & Minecraft Education consultant, Ambassador, MCSE, MIEE 2022-2023, trainer, content creator, contributor, esports & Redstone/Command innovator, tech enthusiast. he/himπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώπ¨π¦π
In my latest Toolbox Tuesday video for the Minecraft Education Teacher's Lounge on Facebook, I'll show you how to detect when an item is placed in an item frame!
Thanks to Nico Chiari for inspiring me to make this one.
You can watch the video here on my YouTube channel: youtu.be/EtENt3wEZzk
A flyable biplane you can pilot! Created in Blockbench for @elliefinch.bsky.social Sandtray Minecraft world.
You can see it in action here: youtube.com/shorts/YDaxA...
BETT London 2026!
I'm looking forward to volunteering and hanging out at the Minecraft Education booth again at BETT 2026, sharing my passion for all things Minecraft Education!
If you're at the conference, do stop by to say "hello"!
A nice drivable yellow truck for @elliefinch.bsky.social Minecraft Education Sandtray World.
You can read more about these creations and the inspiration behind them at my blog: outsidetheblokz.blogspot.com
Armour stands in various sizes, retextured and remodeled as figurines for @elliefinch.bsky.social @minecraftedu.bsky.social Sandtray World.
Great for expressing feelings without the need for words!
My latest episode of Toolbox Tuesday from the Minecraft Education Teachers' Lounge on Facebook is out!
I'll show you how to pair compasses and loadstone as well as tag and duplicate for easy identification & sharing in multiplayer!
Watch the video on my YouTube channel: youtu.be/KBPWSjOUWmU
A custom Blockbench artifact to make your Minecraft classroom complete!
@elliefinch.bsky.social
#PlaymodeAcademy
#MinecraftEducation
A 1970s Vauxhall Valiant inspired Minecraft drivable car in British racing car green. It also comes equipped with a radio/8-track deck! Developed for Playmode Academy's Sandtray Therapy World.
@elliefinch.bsky.social
#PlaymodeAcademy
#MinecraftEducation
It's time for October's Toolbox Tuesday!
In Part 3 of my series on preparing for classroom multiplayer experiences from the Facebook Minecraft Education Teacher's Lounge, I'll demonstrate using commands to ban items and how to use tags to apply these bans effectively.
youtu.be/Mz5Sto384YM
A little Halloween themed Blockbench/Minecraft build fun!
Two types of old style school desks I created that appear in
@elliefinch.bsky.social Sandtray Therapy World.
#MinecraftEducation
#Blockbench
#Outsidetheblocks
elliefinch.co.uk/training/playmode-academy
A rideable bicycle (modeled on my very own bike) I created for @elliefinch.bsky.social Sandtray Therapy World.
#MinecraftEducation
#Blockbench
#Outsidetheblocks
elliefinch.co.uk/training/playmode-academy
A drivable tractor I created for @elliefinch.bsky.social Sandtray Therapy world.
#MinecraftEducation
#Blockbench
#Outsidetheblocks
elliefinch.co.uk/training/playmode-academy
It's Toolbox Tuesday, Season 3!
In this video, I demonstrate how to create your very own custom Minecraft skin using Blockbench!
You'll learn some texturing techniques and how to pack your texture file in a .mcpack for importing into Minecraft.
youtu.be/T46jwHThfa4
Dropping my latest Minecraft Education video: My five favourite new features in Minecraft Education v1.21.91.
You can watch the video on my YouTube channel here: youtu.be/5LiKyECte4Q
Proudly flying the Minecraft Education colours on our family outing at Caerlaverock Castle for a day of jousting and medieval themed activities! Another great opportunity to pick up plenty of Minecrafting ideas and pictures to inspire future projects!
Hurray, the "allow trusted skins" toggle is back in Minecraft Education v1.21.90.1!
Having this option back in the game allows students to showcase their talents, and create skins that represent themselves and ideas!
Thank-you Minecraft Education for listening to our feedback!
Sporting my Minecraft Education cap (I wear it EVERYWHERE), on our family outing to Vinolanda Roman Fort.
Another great day for gathering ideas, structure layouts and textures for future Minecraft projects!
Moonbase Shackleton is one of my earliest Minecraft Education build projects. I'm still very pleased with the results, and I frequently update it.
In the near future, it will feature pilotable lunar hoppers and drivable lunar rovers!
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the video: youtu.be/y7vM-KAWMu4
It's been weeks in the making, but I'm finally putting the finishing touches on a build from my Creative Active Lives CIC Sunday Minecraft Education Club.
HMS Argus (1918), Britain's first aircraft carrier, with some Sopwith Pup's for flare!
It's ToolboxTuesday: Part 2 of Preparing for Classroom Multiplayer Experiences with #MinecraftEdu!
I'll show you how to setup a hidden room with Allow & Deny blocks, as well as teleporter system that only teleports the host!
Watch in on my YouTube channel here:
youtu.be/mLgOFHHP5pg
In this Minecraft Education Toolbox Tuesday, we'll explore important settings you'll find helpful for setting up your own hosted classroom multiplayer experience.
Stay tuned for 2 more episodes on this subject!
youtu.be/zzR9NyVSs-4
This month on #ToolboxTuesday from the Minecraft Education Teacher's Lounge on Facebook, we'll explore more of the essentials of getting started making your own custom items, blocks & entities in #Blockbench; modeling and texturing basics. Check it out on my YouTube channel:
youtu.be/Tx-1CvAbdOc
My latest blog is out: Top 12 things I wish I knew about Minecraft earlier! Check it out and hopefully you'll learn some new tips!
outsidetheblokz.blogspot.com/2025/02/top-...
Please feel free to share your own tips in the comments!π
Watch my latest Toolbox Tuesday video from the Minecraft Education Teacher's Lounge!
This month, (by popular demand) we'll explore the essentials of getting started making your own custom items, blocks & entities in Blockbench!
youtu.be/awLUHdNlfeU
@blockbench.bsky.social
#MinecraftEdu
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Not Switzerland, but for future reference, if you find yourself in the UK, the West Highland Rail from Glasgow to Mallaig is really picturesque. Also the York Rail museum has a lot of cool trains, including the Mallard.
I'll be at BETT in London! Drop by and see me at the Minecraft booth... I'll be volunteering and sharing my passion for #MinecraftEducation!
I've been busy with a few more Holiday themed assets for my #MinecraftEducation Holiday Activity world... I've added some festive garland above the fireplace, and there's three present blocks under the tree... when you break them you get Christmas cookies and chocolate coins!