This sandbox block building game has been rated at the 2nd popular game of all time, surpassed only by Tetris. And it’s made great inroads into education.
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'Schoolifying' Minecraft Without Ruining It
This article from NPR looks at how Microsoft's ownership of Minecraft is changing the platform, some of the challenges of Minecraft Education Edition, and why teachers are hanging on to their MinecraftEdu licenses. learn more
Controls in Minecraft
Nothing is more frustrating than getting Minecraft installed and running, and then realizing that you have no idea how to move. (Use the W key and space bar.) Here's a simple list of keyboard commands. learn more
Fundamental Minecraft Tips for Parents
Parents and teachers ask: "Are the kids obsessed with Minecraft? Need to learn how to install mods? Looking for party ideas? Don't have a clue what a spider jockey is?" Find the answers to these and many more Minecraft related questions here. learn more
Getting Started with Minecraft
This How-To Geek guide shows step-by-step how to get Minecraft running on your computer. learn more
How to survive your first night in Minecraft in only 11 steps
This tutorial can give you an idea of what Minecraft is all about. It's as much an environment as a game, one where one can learn and have fun at their own pace. learn more
Lessons for Minecraft Education
LESSONS Explore hundreds of lessons created by educators around the world, for students of all ages. SUBJECT KITS Get started using these starter kits, each with lessons, downloadable worlds, and tutorials in core school subjects. learn more
MakerKids
Another option for exploring technology is your local MakerSpace. Here's an example of a dedicated maker space for kids in Toronto. Use the Maker Movement link below to locate a MakerSpace in your area. Award-winning virtual programs for kids ages 6-13 on coding, robotics and Minecraft that build technical and social-emotional skills learn more
Minecraft for Parents: 7 tips to help you get involved
A good resource for teachers as well, Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti explains Minecraft and how parents can get involved in Minecraft with their kids. learn more
Minecraft in education
A quick overview of how Minecraft can be used in the classroom, and an invitation for teachers to join the conversation. Minecraft can be a stepping stone to what the future of education will look like. Best quote: "I [the teacher] don't know a lot about this technology, but you do. What I know a… learn more
Minecraft: Education Edition
This site outlines some of the ways Minecraft is being used in schools. It has been used in everything from science and literature to architecture and interactive stories. Find tutorials and lesson plans here. learn more
Teach kids to code with Minecraft
Code.org's 2015 third annual Hour of Code includes this Minecraft module in partnership with Microsoft. It's part of their worldwide campaign that tries to demystify code by teaching the basics of computer science in just an hour. Students tackle a series of 14 coding challenges, including some free play time so they can take the… learn more
Using Minecraft to Launch An Esports Program
Minecraft is an excellent entry point for schools interested in starting esports programs. Chris Aviles August 4 ,2022 learn more
What Is Minecraft
This 1 minute video will give you a good idea of what your students are doing with Minecraft, sometimes described as the world's biggest sandbox. learn more