Upon completing the opening units of Minecraft Teacher Academy, we will explore and prepare to deliver Minecraft: Education Edition’s Computer Science Pathway. Participants will learn how it provides a clear, cohesive progression to develop skills across stages and ages.
Topic Skill
Beginner
Topic Eligible for PD Credit
Yes
Topic Cost
$ 0 per participant
Topic Min Participants
10
Topic Max Participants
15
Topic Duration
8
Topic Major Goal
Participants will engage in immersive learning activities and will gain confidence for using the curriculum in their classes. Educators completing this workshop will have the resources to implement computer science lessons with learners immediately.
Objective Description
- Explain the significance of Minecraft: Educations Computer Science Pathway in fostering a coherent and progressive learning journey for students of different ages, demonstrating comprehension of its design principles.
- Recall key concepts and features of Minecraft: Education's Computer Science Pathway, including its stages and age-appropriate skill development.
- Utilize Minecraft: Educations Computer Science Pathway to design age-specific learning activities that effectively promote skill development, reflecting an understanding of how to align educational objectives with the pathways stages.