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Exploring Minecraft and Python: Learning to Code Through Play
Kurt Grandis
Audience level: Novice Category: Education
Description
The interest and activity in computing education for children continues to increase. In the meantime, Minecraft has become a huge cultural phenomenon because it is an exciting, stimulating platform that encourages play and exploration. This talk demonstrates how Python can be used to teach programming while playing in the world of Minecraft. We will cover how to create learning environments, curricula, and case studies. Abstract
Interest in children's computing education is growing across all areas including government-sponsored initiatives as well as our own Python community. Finding age-appropriate materials and environments that are both educational and stimulating has always been a challenge, especially for the younger generation of coders. However, Minecraft has become a massive phenomenon in the world of culture, and has captured the hearts and minds of our children. Many millions of hours have been spent in Minecraft making and creating worlds and capturing the imaginations of its users. Steve Larese It stands out as an enjoyable, stimulating platform that encourages play and exploration. This talk will discuss the importance of play in education, the fundamental principles of motivation and how it applies to teaching programming. What can Minecraft and its virtual environment solve these problems? We will explore the different methods and tools that could be used to enable Python-based interactions with the Minecraft world. The available Python APIs for Minecraft will be covered along with example curriculum and projects. The tools and the environments discussed will cover appropriate requirements for Minecraft on both PC and iMac versions. Minecraft and Minecraft PI We will discuss how to set up appropriate learning environments for your own use. Learn about the successes and mistakes of other communities. The outcome: Parents and teachers will leave with an understanding of Minecraft its capabilities, and its significance in education. They will also learn to teach Python programming through games in the Minecraft world. Participants will be provided with references to materials that can teach Python and the steps needed to set up learning environments.
Read More: https://www.stevelarese.com/
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