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 ...

Found primarily in Minecraft: Education Edition (though it can also be found in Bedrock-based platforms), the Agent is a robotic mob that assists players in the process of learning to code in a visual ...

A helpful little mob that can help Minecraft players learn about the world and applications of coding, the agent is programmable in a number of different ways and can carry out multiple tasks assigned ...

Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech. She enjoys coffee, cats and science fiction TV. For K–12 schools, the open-world video game “Minecraft” has been embraced as a popular tool to teach concepts ...