In Minecraft your child will learn to navigate a complex virtual world, collaborate with others, and communicate effectively, fostering teamwork and building strong social bonds in a safe and monitored online space.
Digital Literacy and Collaboration
Engaging challenges and puzzles encourage critical thinking and strategic decision-making, fostering your child’s problem-solving skills while having a blast in this immersive and interactive environment.
Problem-Solving Adventures
Ignite your child’s creativity this immersive world where they can build, design, and explore their own virtual landscapes. From constructing magnificent structures to crafting unique adventures, this course unlocks endless possibilities for self-expression and imaginative thinking.
Boundless Creativity
The Minecraft course is perfect for children that:
Have a passion for exploration and building
Seek to enhance problem-solving abilities
Want to collaborate and connect with like-minded peers
A student at the end of the Minecraft course:
Creates their own unique Minecraft mods or modifications
Showcases a portfolio of impressive Minecraft projects
Showcases problem-solving abilities through complex in-game challenges
Minecraft course curriculum
Get familiar with basics of Minecraft Education Edition
Classes 1-10
01
Minecraft mod code, creation of mini-games and buildings
Classes 11-40
02
Creation of complex projects and games
Classes 41-100
03
Get familiar with basics of Minecraft Education Edition
01
Students learn basic concepts in Minecraft Education Edition.
Education Edition: Interface and controls. Differences between bitmap and vector graphics. Three-dimensional coordinates.
Cloning
3D model in PixelArt
Teleportation
Design and 3D Models in Minecraft
02
Students learn to develop 3D models of various objects and buildings, different mechanisms and their designs.
Construction of houses, cities. Interior detailing. Generation of more complex structures and landscapes.
Medieval and modern house
Stilt house and one in Japanese style
Mathematics in Minecraft
03
Students will learn and practice working with fractions, perimeter and area, and learn to round numbers.
Mechanisms. Introduction into mathematical logic.
Traps
Piano
Closet
Fractions and rounding numbers
Basic Minecraft Programming Skills
04
Students will study the development environment - the visual editor Code Builder.
Algorithms. Loops. Variables and functions.
Aquarium
House
Snowman
Volcano
Skyscraper
Traffic lights
Control tower
Archer
Lantern
Sword
Automatic farm
Agent Minecraft Mods
05
Students will become familiar with the Agent mod and learn how to program it using the knowledge gained earlier.
Algorithms. Loops. Variables and functions.
Castle
Tunnel
Experience Farm
Treasure hunt
Mini-games coding
06
Students will learn how to work with conditional statements, lists, and data arrays and use this knowledge to create their first minigames in Minecraft.
Conditional Operators. Lists and arrays.
Calculator
Parkour
Labyrinth
Zoo
Dance floor
Gladiator fights
Teleporter belt
Knowledge consolidation
07
Students will create advanced mini-games and objects.
They will program using previously learned topics, implementing their knowledge into advanced projects.
New Year's Tree
Pyramid
A pier and a ship
Rollercoaster
Medieval castle
Advanced Programming in Minecraft
08
Students will create large and complex projects.
By the end of the module, they will have programmed complex projects and structures in Minecraft Education Edition.
Hide and Seek
Airship
Tic-tac-toe
Airplane
The Gardens of Semiramis
Aqueduct
Greek temple
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Programming for pros
09
Students will work with technical tasks and program their own projects.
By the end of the module, students will systematize and deepen their knowledge and have an understanding of programming on a technical assignment.
Ice cream
Observatory
UFO
Creative final project
Minecraft projects of our students
Meet ITgenio tutors — Minecraft experts that are passionate about children and their subject
Julio Cesar Galindo Buitrago
About Minecraft course
About our tutors
Top tutor
Thanks to the tutors and the course, students have the opportunity to program their own Agent mods and various gameplay processes.
Only one out of every fifty candidates becomes a tutor at ItGenio
The tutor will become not only a mentor but also a friend to your child
Everyone knows how to build in Minecraft, but you can learn programming in our classes. My profession is a reflection of my soul. I do more than just convey knowledge; I always strive to be a friend to my students. I explain even the most complex topics in simple, accessible language. In today's world, it's important to understand: don't be afraid of what you don't know—be afraid of not learning it!
Languages of instruction: ——
BS in Software Engineering
Everyone knows how to build in Minecraft, but you can learn programming in our classes. My profession is a reflection of my soul. I do more than just convey knowledge; I always strive to be a friend to my students. I explain even the most complex topics in simple, accessible language. In today's world, it's important to understand: don't be afraid of what you don't know—be afraid of not learning it!
Most popular programming language for real-world applications
Basic programming
Computational thinking
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FAQ about Minecraft Classes
Answers to the most popular questions
Minecraft is generally considered safe for kids, as it is a family-friendly game that can be played by kids aged 7 to 13, depending on the version. However, it’s still vital for parents to monitor their kids' online interactions and make sure they are not sharing personal information with strangers. It’s also important for parents to encourage children to play on servers that have strict rules against bullying and have open and regular conversation with kids about their online activities.
Is the Minecraft game suitable for children?
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Minecraft is written primarily in Java, which makes it easier for children to understand and create their own programs in future as well. It also can introduce children to basic concepts of programming, such as loops, variables, and conditional statements in a fun and interactive way.
What Language is Minecraft Coded in?
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Minecraft coding refers to the use of programming languages or scripts to create custom mods, plugins, 3D models of various objects, or automations for the popular video game Minecraft, specifically tailored for children.
In what way does Minecraft teach coding?
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In order for the kids to start learning, you will need to set up the Minecraft Education. It is a version of Minecraft specifically designed for educational use. This version of Minecraft includes features, which allows teachers to control the game and monitor student progress.
Is it required to buy Minecraft to attend the courses?
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Operating System: Windows 8/8.1/10×64, Mac OS 10.12 or later;
Processor: Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5 or similar 2-core with a clock frequency of 2.2 GHz (better 4-core)
Installed Internet browser Google Chrome;
RAM: 4 GB (recommended 8 GB)
Any video card with at least 500 MB of video memory.
Hard disk space: at least 4 GB of free hard disk space
Microphone or headset/speakers;
Internet connection from 1 Mbps.
What are the system requirements?
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Learning algorithms, coding and design and with Minecraft will become an amazing adventure for all students. However Minecraft Education Edition is not just entertainment with a children’s favorite game.
In our classes, children create 3D models, control their personal mod Agent, work with artificial intelligence, master the basics of programming languages and mathematics and just have fun!
This course helps to contribute to the development of their algorithmic, logical and creative thinking and easily familiarizes students with the basics of programming.
Why will learning Minecraft be useful for your child?
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Our Minecraft coding classes for kids are composed for students, who enjoy playing computer games and want to learn how to create them using one of the most popular coding platforms. The course Programming in Minecraft is designed for children who want to learn the basics of coding, as well as learn how to solve typical problems by using programming. It allows kids to program an in-game robot for solving tasks of different complexity by using a simple block programming language.