Computer Science Festival 2025

Session Descriptions

Presenters: Alisa Barber

Minecraft Education in the Classroom: Foundations of Game-Based Learning

Sessions: Tuesday 4BC and 4EF

Designed for educators who are new to using (or have never used) the Minecraft Education app, this session will focus on how to integrate Minecraft into their curriculum, enhance lesson plans, and support student-driven learning. Basic gameplay mechanics, tools, and educational features will be covered, providing teachers with the knowledge and confidence to bring the world of Minecraft Education into their classrooms.

Presenters: Alisa Barber

Minecraft Masters: Next-Level Learning Adventures

Sessions: Thursday 4BC and 4EF

In this advanced session, participants will deepen their understanding of game-based learning by exploring more complex Minecraft Education features such as coding, note blocks and structure blocks, and redstone (Minecraft's electricity). This session is ideal for educators ready to expand their Minecraft integration and empower students through interactive, meaningful learning experiences that go beyond the basics of the platform.

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