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MINECRAFT EDUCATION GLOBAL BUILD CHAMPIONSHIP
We’re excited to host our first-ever Global Build Championship, inviting students around the world to design healthy spaces for animals and humans to thrive together. Learners aged 8–18 form teams of 1–3 to submit designs where humans can exist in harmony with the natural world. Submissions are due November 6! We also hosted a live workshop to help educators guide their students through the Championship, and you can watch the on-demand recording here.
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PYTHON 101
Take coding to the next level! Python 101 features a 10-lesson progression where students learn to write code in this more advanced programming language. Learners experience the basics of Python, then build up to defining their own functions and creating a mini-game. Find the lessons in our Computer Science Subject Kit.
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PYTHON ISLANDS
In Python Islands, students write code using our new notebook-style editor. Learners can work at their own pace through six unique worlds spanning different eras of humankind, and we’ve provided notes to guide educators through the teaching process. Start exploring Python Islands in the Computer Science Subject Kit.
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NEW COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM
We've updated our computer science curriculum! The Computing and Coding with Minecraft streams contain more than 50 hours of CSTA-aligned lessons for learners aged 8–10 and 11–16. Students progress from basic commands to more advanced ideas like iteration and AI. You’ll find this content in our Computer Science Subject Kit.
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SEYMOUR ISLAND
Seymour Island is a massive new world that functions as a playground for computer science lessons. Up to 30 students can work collaboratively on 8 unique coding tasks as they help solve problems in the island’s main village.
 
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ADVENTURES IN ENGLISH
Cambridge Assessment English have harnessed the power of Minecraft to create a fun language learning experience. Adventures in English leverages the Cambridge approach to language teaching to help students practice communication skills, demonstrate critical thinking, and engage in problem-solving.
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REMOTE LEARNING WEBINARS
Throughout September, we hosted a series of webinars designed to help educators use Minecraft: Education Edition for remote learning, and we’ve made the sessions available on demand. Watch these videos to learn how Minecraft can support asynchronous or collaborative learning at a distance from cutting-edge leaders in edtech, then join our October Hot Topic discussion about the best ways to plan lessons remotely.
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