Minecraft block coding academy

In this module, you will:

• Explain how to use Minecraft Education to teach computer science.
• Describe the goals and progression of the curriculum and identify access points for learners at any grade band.
• Explain how to use block-based programming to introduce young learners to programming concepts.
• Identify the benefits of using block-based programming to introduce young learners to programming concepts.
• Describe the organization of teaching materials to enhance learning.
• Identify the resources and assessments available to enhance learner knowledge.

In this module, you will:

• Describe how to use Minecraft Education to teach computer science.
• Explain the transition from block-based programming to Python in Minecraft Education's computer science curriculum.
• Explain the organization of teaching materials to enhance learning.
• Describe the resources and assessments available to enhance learner knowledge.

• Introduction
• Understand the progression and goals of Minecraft Education's computer science curriculum
• Understand the foundational goals of Minecraft Education's computer science lessons
• Learn to code with Microsoft MakeCode and the Agent
• Examine the Agency lesson
• Understand the scope and sequence of M:EE lower elementary units
• Explore coding in the Computing with Minecraft unit
• Plan coding lessons with the Computing with Minecraft lessons
• Evaluate learner understanding with the Computing with Minecraft assessments
• Understand the progression of programming skills in M:EE’s computer science curriculum
• Learn to code with block-based programming in Microsoft MakeCode
• Examine the Sea Turtle lesson
• Understand the scope and sequence of M:EE upper elementary units
• Explore coding in the Coding FUNdamentals units
• Plan coding lessons with the Coding FUNdamentals lessons
• Evaluate learner understanding with the Coding FUNdamentals assessments
• Promote collaboration, creativity, and cooperation with Minecraft Education's summative assessments
• Knowledge check
• Summary

• Introduction
• Understand the transition from block-based programming to Python in M:EE’s computer science curriculum
• Learn to code with Python in Microsoft MakeCode
• Examine the All That Syntax lesson
• Understand the scope and sequence of M:EE secondary lessons
• Explore text-based coding in the Python 101 lessons
• Plan coding lessons with the Programming with Python unit
• Evaluate learner understanding with the Programming with Python assessments
• Deepen learners’ understanding and celebrate their growth
• Knowledge check
• Summary