Learning to Code in Minecraft

Webinar focus: How can coding be taught in the Minecraft environment?

Host Sarah Guthals talked with guests about how Minecraft can be used to teach and learn coding. This webinar focused on the benefits Minecraft provides to coding education of all levels. Whether you are coding within the game, or writing mods for the game, Minecraft provides an engaging, immersive, and approachable introduction to the complex world of coding.

The conversation also took place on Twitter using the hashtag #ConnectedLearning.

About this series: This webinar was part of a November 2015 co-streamed CLTV series titled “Supporting Connected Learning Experiences in Minecraft,” and was organized by our partner Connected Camps.

Guests for this webinar included:

• Sarah Guthals (host), CTO and co-Founder, ThoughtSTEM
• Joel Levin, Co-founder of TeacherGaming LLC, creators of MinecraftEdu
• Brendon Trombley, Game Designer, Institute of Play

For more info about this series, visit http://bit.ly/MinecraftCL.