📋 Printable Quick Reference¶
A one-page reference guide for classroom use. Print this page and keep it handy during your lessons.
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Work in progress: This page is still being updated. It may not reflect the latest features or changes.
Opening the Educator Toolbox¶
- Find the Educator Toolbox item in your hotbar (bottom row)
- Right-click the item to open the menu
Essential Tools (Start Here)¶
| Tool | How to Access | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Nicknames | Toolbox → Custom Nicknames | Let students personalize display names |
| Assignments | Toolbox → Assignments | Create and collect student work |
| Focus Mode | Toolbox → Focus Mode | Dim screens and show a message for attention |
| Lock Players | Toolbox → Lock Players | Keep students in specific areas |
| Letter Blocks | Creative Inventory → Search "letter" | Build words and math problems in 3D |
Student Management¶
| Task | How to Do It |
|---|---|
| Move one student | Teleport → Select student → Choose destination |
| Gather everyone | Teleport → All Players → To you |
| Create teams | Teams Management → Create New Team |
| Give items to all | Inventory Management → Copy Inventory → Select source → All Players |
| Clear inventories | Inventory Management → Clear Inventory → Select target |
Classroom Control¶
| Task | How to Do It |
|---|---|
| Set up nicknames | Custom Nicknames → Settings → Enable, configure options |
| Approve nicknames | Custom Nicknames → Approval Queue → Check/uncheck → Submit |
| Create assignment | Assignments → Create → Fill name & description → Create |
| View submissions | Assignments → Active Assignments → Select assignment |
| Get attention | Focus Mode → Type message → Enable |
| Turn off Focus Mode | Focus Mode → Disable Globally |
| Keep students in area | Lock Players → Add New Lock → Set radius and mode |
| Remove lock | Lock Players → View Blocked Teams → Select → Remove |
World Settings¶
| Task | How to Do It |
|---|---|
| Make it daytime | World Management → Environment → Always Day |
| Stop rain | World Management → Environment → Select Weather → Clear |
| Disable monsters | World Management → World Settings → Mob Spawning OFF |
| Keep inventory on death | World Management → World Settings → Keep Inventory ON |
| Block TNT | World Management → Classroom Limitations → Disable Item Usage → TNT ON |
Quick Troubleshooting¶
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Toolbox not in inventory | Rejoin world, or get from Creative inventory |
| Nicknames not appearing | Check Settings → Nicknames Enabled is ON |
| Student can't set nickname | Enable "Prompt on Join" in Settings |
| Assignment not showing to students | Toggle "Notify Students" ON when creating |
| Can't view submissions | Check "Active Assignments" not "Completed" |
| Focus Mode won't enable | Check message field is filled, click "Disable Globally" to toggle |
| Lock Players not working | Verify radius is large enough, check Teleport to Center is ON |
| Can't find Letter Blocks | Open Creative inventory → Search tab → Type "letter" |
Keyboard Shortcuts¶
- E - Open inventory
- T - Open chat
- 1-9 - Select hotbar slot
- Escape - Close menus
- F1 - Hide UI (toggle)
Common Workflows¶
First Day Setup¶
- Enable Custom Nicknames (Settings → Prompt on Join ON, Require Approval ON)
- Set time to Always Day
- Let students choose nicknames when they join
- Approve nickname requests
Starting a Project¶
- Create Assignment with project description
- Use Focus Mode to explain the task
- Lock Players to project area (optional)
- Give students Letter Blocks if needed (Creative Inventory)
During Class Activity¶
- Use Timer for timed challenges
- Use Focus Mode to give updates or instructions
- Monitor Assignment submissions
- Teleport to student locations to review work
Ending Class¶
- Use Focus Mode to announce end of class
- Remind students to submit Assignments
- Complete Assignment when deadline passes
- Remove Player Locks if active
Important Reminders¶
✅ Teachers are immune to Focus Mode, damage restrictions, and item limitations
✅ Nicknames persist across sessions - students don't need to re-enter them
✅ Assignments collect data - Use for formative assessment and progress tracking
✅ Focus Mode freezes gameplay - Students become invulnerable and can't interact
✅ Lock Players has two modes - Center (fixed location) or Player (follow mode)
✅ Letter Blocks are unique - Educational tool that doesn't exist in vanilla Minecraft
✅ Test first - Try new tools in an empty world before using with students
Assignments Quick Guide¶
Creating an Assignment¶
- Toolbox → Assignments → Create
- Name: Brief title (e.g., "Castle Build")
- Description: Full instructions for students
- Toggle "Notify Students" ON
- Click Create
Reviewing Submissions¶
- Toolbox → Assignments → Active Assignments
- Select the assignment
- Click student name to view response
- Click "Teleport to Location" to visit their work
- When done: Complete Assignment
Student View¶
- Students open their own Assignments menu
- See instructions and submit text responses
- Location is auto-captured when they submit
Letter Blocks Quick Guide¶
Getting Letter Blocks¶
- Open inventory (E key) in Creative Mode
- Search tab → Type "letter"
- Drag blocks to hotbar
Building Words¶
- Place blocks side-by-side to spell horizontally
- Stack blocks vertically for tall signs
- Leave empty spaces between words
Classroom Ideas¶
- Spell vocabulary words
- Build math equations (2 + 3 = 5)
- Create labels and signs
- Display learning objectives
Need More Help?¶
📖 Full Documentation: Home 🚀 Get Started: Quick Start Guide ❓ Troubleshooting: FAQ 🆘 Support: Getting Help
Educator Tools Wiki: https://educator-tools.readthedocs.io/en/
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This quick reference covers the most commonly used features. For complete documentation, visit the wiki.