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Kids build virtual worlds with math, geology

North Hall Technology Center using video game to entice learning

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Andrew Akers

Updated: Jul 22, 2013, 5:00 AM

Published: Jul 19, 2013, 10:25 PM

Aiming to engage middle and high school students through a popular world-building video game, “Minecraft Extravaganza” will be Thursday at North Hall Technology Center. The technology center will run various educational modules on its own server for the game between 2-4 p.m. at the technology center at 4175 Nopone Road in Gainesville. Up to 100 people can play together simultaneously and learn skills such math and geography.

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Rock Creek Vietnam Veteran Johnny Hulsey attends the Rotary Club of Hall County's weekly meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Gainesville Civic Center along with other veterans for the donation of $17,000 toward the club's Salute to Veterans service project. - photo by Scott Rogers

05152024 VETERANS 3.jpg — Rock Creek Vietnam Veteran Johnny Hulsey attends the Rotary Club of Hall County's weekly meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Gainesville Civic Center along with other veterans for the donation of $17,000 toward the club's Salute to Veterans service project. - photo by Scott Rogers

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Updated: May 15, 2024, 6:48 PM

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