Coding in Minecraft is a computer science credential program with supporting curriculum, delivered through Minecraft Education and hosted on Azure.
The pathway comprises six courses that immerse students in a Minecraft world to develop and prove their coding skills using MakeCode and JavaScript or Python.
Coding in Minecraft is a computer science credential program with supporting curriculum, delivered through Minecraft Education and hosted on Azure.
The pathway comprises six courses that immerse students in a Minecraft world to develop and prove their coding skills using MakeCode and JavaScript or Python.
CREDENTIALS PATHWAY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
1
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Coding using MakeCode
2
INTERMEDIATE
Intermediate Coding using MakeCode
3
ADVANCED
Advanced Coding using JavaScript or Python
4
CAPSTONE
6
CERTIFICATION
WHY SHOULD YOU USE CODING IN MINECRAFT?
1
CLOSE THE GAP
- Engage young learners through game-based learning
- Each course includes: curriculum, a Minecraft World, assessment and a credential
2
DEVELOP TEACHER CAPACITY
- Easy for teachers of all abilities to deliver
- Supported by comprehensive Professional Development
3
PROVIDE CREDENTIALS
- Aligned to CSTA and ISTE standards along with select Global and US State standards
- Provides a pathway to higher level education
WHATS INCLUDED?
WORLDS
Access to Coding in Minecraft worlds to complete the coding lessons and project assessments
CURRICULUM
Comprehensive resources for all coding projects delivered on our custom Azure hosted platform
CREDENTIAL
Six distinct credentials – each unit awarded independently upon completion of assessments
SUPPORTED BY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Optional virtual professional development to cover getting started in
Minecraft and how to best use Coding in Minecraft