“Getting kids interested in computer coding is now as easy as asking them play Minecraft, thanks to Microsoft and Code.org.
Microsoft on Monday teamed up with the Seattle computer science education nonprofit to launch a new Minecraft-themed coding tutorial ahead of next month’s Hour of Code campaign. Created by actual Minecraft game designers with the help of Code.org, the tutorial introduces players to basic coding skills as they navigate, mine, and explore a 2-D Minecraft world.
The tutorial, designed for ages 6 and up, offers 14 Minecraft-themed challenges, including free play time, to explore the coding concepts. Players will even recognize some familiar faces from the game, like Steve and Alex.”
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