You will need:

• A PC, laptop or tablet.  Smart phones are not recommended due to the small screen size.
• Access to a camera for the videconference.
• A Minecraft License installed on that laptop/PC [Minecraft for Windows/Bedrock. JAVA only available for 1-to-1 courses] (you can buy a full license or sign up to the PC Game Pass from the Microsoft/Xbox store.
• A stable internet connection (>5Mbps)
• A headset to facilitate listening and speaking.
• (Optional) A second screen/device to be able to see the videoconference and listen to the other students and teacher without losing the Minecraft screen.

You first need to contact us on info@rylandenglish.com to discuss a time and date that is suitable and a payment link will be sent to you.

Once you have paid for the course you will receive another email with;

1. 1. 1. The log-on details for our connection test server, and the activity server, with a visual guide explaining how to log in.
      2. The videoconference link which we will use to communicate (Minecraft only has text chat so we need a audio and video feed)
      3. any supporting materials in digital format that might be needed for the session.

On the day of the first session we recommend students are ready 15 minutes prior to the start of the session.

We will open a videoconference and will provide support to log on to the server if there are any issues. We will also discuss any relevant points regarding the session.

We will need you to run the videoconference alongside the game so we can talk to you.

We will use the videoconference video and audio to guide the activities.

We do not require parents or guardians to be present for the sessions, but they are welcome to be there if they wish to do so. We only ask that they do not ‘give the answers’ or too many prompts, allowing the student to learn through ‘trial and error’ if necessary. This is a safe place where we can all make mistakes!! You cannot ‘break’ the game, so don’t worry.