Minecraft Archives – 8 Bit Librarian

Teaching philosophy series: Exploring experiential learning and creative thinking

January 16, 2024November 21, 2023 by Ryan Tucci

In the “Exploring experiential learning and creative thinking” section, I describe my involvement in facilitating an Enriched Mini-Courses Program session. This session aimed to leverage Minecraft as a tool for exploring local history and current events, demonstrating the educational and collaborative potential of gaming. I highlight the impact of this experience on the development of my teaching philosophy, emphasizing the value of immersive, experiential learning and the importance of embracing innovative approaches in education.

Introduction for INFO 287: The Hyperlinked Library

January 25, 2016August 23, 2015 by Ryan Tucci

Hello fellow INFO 287 aspiring information professionals! My name is Ryan I live in sunny Ottawa, Canada. Before pursuing my Master’s in Library and Information Sciences (MLIS), I received my Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Communication Studies from Carleton University (Ottawa). After getting my university degree … Read more

Building the Future of Libraries with Minecraft: A Term Reflection Blog

April 5, 2021May 8, 2015 by Ryan Tucci

Prior to LIBR 200, I didn’t really think about the number of information communities that exist. There are countless communities that fit the criteria that we learned about in our first week of classes back in January. To reflect on this is truly an amazing thing. As I started my … Read more

Information Seeking Behavior, User Experience, and Community Member Interview for Minecraft

April 5, 2021March 7, 2015 by Ryan Tucci

The internet has changed the way users seek and consume information. Identifying how users are doing this is the key to providing better user experience for library patrons. I had the opportunity to interview a member of my information community and an avid gamer/ Minecraft enthusiast. When interviewing an information … Read more

Information Seeking Theories including a Community Member Interview

January 25, 2016February 21, 2015 by Ryan Tucci

Gaming communities are becoming interesting areas of study for libraries and information specialists. Not only are they an enjoyable pastime but they are becoming popular tools for teaching, collaborating and communicating. My research paper will focus on three theories that best describe and generalize the information seeking behaviours of gaming … Read more

My Research So Far

January 25, 2016February 8, 2015 by Ryan Tucci

“Curiosity has the ability to reach deep into the soul and draw out the best and most engaging aspects of our personalities” (Kurti, R. Steven., et al., 2014). I found this quote when working on my literature review and annotated bibliography for my LIBR 200 research paper. I never intended … Read more

Choosing an Information Community for the LIBR 200 Research Paper

January 25, 2016February 7, 2015 by Ryan Tucci

I remember one of the first times I saw what was possible with the power of Minecraft. I was on my computer and went to YouTube and searched very simply, Minecraft. I was hit with hundreds of results. People were using Minecraft for all sorts of mini projects, building houses, … Read more