Jorge Ortiz Flores

Software Engineer | Gamer | Minecraft Mod Enthusiast

Since childhood, I’ve always loved to create products and creative media, whether it be the video-game inspired board games or digital animations on my Nintendo DS. These passions have evolved into my diverse skill set which includes computer science, video game development, UX design, and teaching.

As an experienced STEM instructor and Minecraft extraordinaire, I’ve led students to engineer meticulous redstone contraptions, imaginative Minecraft mods, and large-scale amusement parks through the power of curiosity and iterative improvements.

Throughout my experience, I’ve recognized my students for becoming mentors themselves, helping those in need during team projects, and advocating for the sense of belonging; I’ve been recognized for this value by past organizations as well. Everyday, these moments motivate me in aiding our future technologists to adopt growth mindsets and channeling their inner-imagination in any work they do.

Today, I’m applying my expertise in UX Design within various start-up companies, and teaching and mentoring students through online STEM courses and curriculum development on the side.

Rapid Prototyping Minecraft Mods with MCreator and BlockBench

Grades 2-9
In this course, students will transform their creative ideas into Minecraft mods using beginner-friendly tools like MCreator and BlockBench. Tailored for both younger and older students, this hands-on class offers a taste of the software development cycle, from concept to deployment.
Topics Covered:
- Discovery Phase: Setting goals, defining scope, tracking progress.
- MCreator Features: Essential tools for creating custom mods, with shortcut features for younger students.
- Entity Creation: Crafting low-poly models with BlockBench for capable students.
- Publishing Mods: Basics of publishing to the internet, using platforms like CurseForge.
- Iterative Development: Testing, refining, and redeploying mods
  Learning Outcomes:
  Students will:
  - Plan and track their modding projects.
  - Use MCreator to implement mod features, with shortcuts for younger students.
  - Create fully custom models with BlockBench (older students).
  - Publish mods on CurseForge.
  - Understand the iterative development process, focusing on testing and refining.
  Engage Your Child's Creativity:
  Enroll your child in this immersive modding course and watch their ideas come to life in Minecraft. This course nurtures creativity and technical skills while making learning fun and engaging.
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60 minutes per session
4 Sessions
$170 (4 Sessions)
2-5 students group class
[MCreator Latest Version] | [BlockBench] | [CurseForge] | [Minecraft Java Latest Version]

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