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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. Additionally, Minecraft has become a hugely popular cultural phenomenon as an engaging, fun platform that encourages exploration and play. This talk demonstrates how Python can be used to teach programming while exploring the world of Minecraft. We will explore ways to create learning environments, curricula, and case studies. Abstract
The interest in the education of children in computing is growing on all fronts including government-sponsored initiatives as well as our own Python community. Finding age-appropriate materials and environments that are both educational and inspiring has always been a issue, especially for those who are younger in their programming. Meanwhile, Minecraft has become a massive phenomenon in the world of culture, and has captured the hearts and minds of our young people. Many millions of hours have been spent in Minecraft creating and shaping worlds and captivating the imaginations of its players. It stands out as an enjoyable, stimulating platform that encourages exploration and play. This presentation will focus on the importance of play in education, the basic principles of motivation and how it is related to teaching programming. How does Minecraft and its virtual world solve these problems? We will discuss the various tools and methods that can be used to enable Python-based interactions with the Minecraft world. The available Python APIs for Minecraft will be discussed along with example curriculum and projects. The tools and environments we will discuss will cover appropriate requirements for Minecraft on both PC and iMac versions. Minecraft and Minecraft PI and we will discuss how to set up appropriate learning environments for your personal use. The watr Learn about experiences and success in other communities. The outcome: Parents and teachers will walk away with an understanding of Minecraft its capabilities, and its value in the field of education. They will also be taught how to teach Python programming through games in the Minecraft world. Participants will be given references to resources that can be used to teach Python and steps required to setup learning environments.
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