Coding in Minecraft is a computer science credential program with supporting curriculum, delivered through Minecraft Education and hosted on Azure.
The pathway comprises six courses that immerse students in a Minecraft world to develop and prove their coding skills using MakeCode and JavaScript or Python.
Coding in Minecraft is a computer science credential program with supporting curriculum, delivered through Minecraft Education and hosted on Azure.
The pathway comprises six courses that immerse students in a Minecraft world to develop and prove their coding skills using MakeCode and JavaScript or Python.
CREDENTIALS PATHWAY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
1
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Coding using MakeCode
2
INTERMEDIATE
Intermediate Coding using MakeCode
3
ADVANCED
Advanced Coding using JavaScript or Python
4
CAPSTONE
6
CERTIFICATION
Aligned to the Georgia Computer Science Standards of Excellence
Click any of the above credentials to download scope and sequence documents
containing the objective domains with standards alignment information
WHY SHOULD YOU USE CODING IN MINECRAFT?
1
CLOSE THE GAP
- Engage young learners through game-based learning
- Each course includes: curriculum, a Minecraft World, assessment and a credential
2
DEVELOP TEACHER CAPACITY
- Easy for teachers of all abilities to deliver
- Supported by comprehensive Professional Development
3
PROVIDE CREDENTIALS
- Aligned to CSTA and ISTE standards along with select Global and US State standards
- Provides a pathway to higher level education
Available to all schools in Georgia
GaDOE is working with Microsoft and Prodigy Learning to provide the Coding in Minecraft credential program to schools in the State at NO COST!
A pilot program is providing licenses to a group of schools that have full unlimited access to all curriculum and credentials in the pathway and can take advantage of FREE Coding in Minecraft Certified Educator Professional Development courses taking place virtually throughout the year. Sign up for your free licenses now by completing the form at the bottom of the page and we will be in contact with further information including the details of upcoming Certified Educator courses.
Integration with Computer Science Discoveries
Coding in Minecraft is able to be used within your CS Discoveries course to provide students with a highly immersive environment to learn coding.
Click the buttons below to download the integration and lesson guides or watch the video to learn more.
Questions?
If you have any questions before signing up below you can email ga@codingcredentials.com or join one of our upcoming webinars to find out more!
Coding in Minecraft for Georgia Educators!
GETTING STARTED WITH AI READY SKILLS
Monday September 14th 7:00-8:00
GETTING STARTED WITH CODING IN MINECRAFT
Wednesday September 9th 7:00-8:00
Credential portal updates
Join us by registering to find out about the latest updates to the Prodigy Learning Minecraft Education Credentials Portal or watch one of our previous webinars