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Microsoft and Code.org will use Minecraft to teach kids the basics of computer programming

A student completes the Minecraft-themed coding tutorial that Microsoft built with Code.org. (Microsoft Photo) Microsoft wants to turn kids’ love of Minecraft into a love of computer programming ...
GeekWire

Microsoft and Code.org unveil new Minecraft-themed tutorial for ‘Hour of Code’

Microsoft announced the next effort in a series of educational Minecraft products today: the Minecraft Hour of Code Designer, a free tutorial co-developed by Code.org that teaches students as young as ...
The Journal

Microsoft, Code.org Use Minecraft to Teach Coding

Microsoft and Code.org have come together to debut Minecraft Designer, a free tutorial for students aged 6 and up that uses the Minecraft environment to teach coding. Minecraft Designer is a free, ...
Microsoft

Microsoft Launches its 4th #HourOfCode to spur Thai Youth Interest in Coding and Computer Science with Popular ‘Minecraft’ Game

Bangkok, 8 December 2016 – Microsoft Corp. introduces its 4th year #HourOfCode to broaden interest and provide basic coding skills with Minecraft coding tutorial which has been created exclusively for ...