Classes on programming in the Minecraft world, delivered by experienced instructors.
Age group:
After the course students:
Use block-based coding and JavaScript to code the movements of their agents and build objects
Are familiar with fundamental programming concepts, such as functions, variables and loops, and know how to use them
Combine mathematical operations with programming tools to change the game world
Know that the same result can be achieved in various ways through coding
Are able to plan the use of multiple coding techniques to implement their project
Create a block-based code in Microsoft MakeCode and change their Minecraft world through the code
Know the concept of events and how events can trigger the code in the game
Know the difference between relative and absolute coordinates and are able to use them to determine their position and the location of other objects
Are familiar with variables and able to apply them in the code
Create “if then” and “if then else” conditionals and are able to use them to debug the code
Understand the concept of artificial intelligence, are able to point to differences between human and machine intelligence, and discuss ethical issues related with AI
Course description
This course is based on the Minecraft: Education Edition platform. In the game, students code the movements of their agents – personal robots which follow their commands and build objects in the Minecraft world: roads, buildings, parks, zoos, wind farms. All commands are given by students through the code. During the course, students gradually learn more advanced coding techniques and turn their ambitious ideas into reality.
This course is based on the Minecraft: Education Edition platform. Students learn block-based coding with Microsoft MakeCode. Then they learn to navigate using coordinates and gradually become familiar with new programming concepts, such as events and variables, which they use to create their Minecraft world. They also learn how to diagnose an advanced code – with such elements as conditionals, functions and arrays – and debug it. Apart from coding, they dive into the topic of artificial intelligence (AI), discuss some AI-related ethical concerns and explore the ways in which they can code their agent so that it behaves intelligently. Towards the end of the course, students carry out their own projects to showcase their new programming skills.
Schedule
No dates are currently available
Details
Requirements
Basic command of Polish
Course duration
8 sessions during summer break, 60 minutes long for each session
Age group
JUNIOR (Grades 2–4)MASTER (Grades 4–6)
Group size
Maximum 8 students
Who can attend?
Students with or without prior knowledge of Minecraft
Fees
Price
530 zł (single payment)
Discounts
5% for enrolled sibling
Free demo class
The first class is free. You can enrol without any obligation to pay or continue the course. After the first class, decide whether you would like to continue.
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About Us
Kids Coder Lab is private educational facility entered into the Register of Schools and Educational Facilities under number 271701
Kids Coder Lab was founded by John and Magdalena Mulenga.
Our mission is to help children acquire digital literacy and equip them with skills that the future demands.
More about the Minecraft online course
The course is based on Minecraft: Education Edition. Students program an agent – a personal robot which follows their commands and builds objects in the Minecraft world, e.g. roads, buildings, parks, a zoo or wind farms. All commands are given through code. During the course students learn coding technique of increasing difficulty and make their boldest ideas come true.
How does an online course look like?
Photos: Minecraft online classes
Our online classes are live, scheduled interactions with our teachers and other students. Our teachers will be interacting with the students using voice (microphone), live feed (face camera), chat and screen sharing. Students share virtual worlds for coding group tasks and projects. Students receive from us a dedicated Minecraft: Education Edition license. During the course they can use it also in their free time.
Technical Requirements
- Access to the Internet
- A desktop or laptop computer (tablets or mobile phones are not recommended)
- A microphone and speaker (e.g. headphones with microphone)
- Microsoft Teams installed (login details will be provided)
- Minecraft: Education Edition installed (login details will be provided)
Why coding for children?
A new language
Coding is like learning a new language. Children learn to program using on-screen games, visual programming languages and actual coding scripts before they can decipher the complex math behind coding at the college level.
Window to new opportunities
Learning early a skill, such as coding, provides diverse opportunities and empowerment for the future enabling children to have a wider imagination of possibilities and creativity.
Creative self-expression
Children seamlessly move from simply interacting with technology to creating technology for creative self-expression in various ways.
Critical skills
Coding enhances children’s math and analytical skills, including logical communication and critical thinking, which results in better writing skills.
Resilience and patience
Children learn how to be resilient, practise patience and build up confidence as they tackle challenging problem-solving tasks through coding.
Planning and organisation
Coding teaches children how to focus, be precise and develop planning and organisational skills, which they acquire naturally as they write more complex codes.
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