The following is an excerpt from MakeCode for Minecraft, a block-based approach to computer science using the popular game Minecraft. The full curriculum is available ...

On Nov. 1, Microsoft will be releasing its newest Minecraft Hour of Code tutorial, which, according to a recent announcement, could be "possibly the most adventurous tutorial yet." The company has ...

As part of Computer Science Education Week, students around the world will participate in Hour of Code, a grassroots movement founded by national nonprofit Code.org to make coding more accessible.

Microsoft today announced that a new Minecraft Hour of Code Tutorial, Hero’s Journey, has been released as part of its ongoing support for Hour of Code. This is the third consecutive year that ...

Melissa Wrenchey has spent over 10 years in the classroom as an educator. She is currently a computer science and engineering teacher at Tesla STEM High School in Redmond, Wash., as well as teacher ...

It's the globally popular video game that's captured the attention of more than 141 million active players, but Minecraft can also play a significant role in shaping children's development, social ...

Gamifying learning is all the rage these days, especially when it comes to ed-tech platforms. But the effect that approach has on learning can range significantly, experts say. Some products hook ...

Minecraft is adding an "Education" category to facilitate learning from home. Xbox head Phil Spencer stressed the importance of staying home. The Education tab includes how to code, trips to various ...

I have two younger brothers. All three of us began our working lives as video game testers at the same company. I always loved the writing, so I found my way from there into journalism. My middle ...

Minecraft has pretty amazing potential as a teaching tool. In general, it promotes creativity and problem-solving as it boosts engagement. But it also can improve achievement when confident teachers ...