If your kids love Minecraft like mine do…then take note of Microsoft Hour of Code. Microsoft is hosting youth coding events across Canada during Computer Science Education Week in support of Hour of Code, a global initiative led by Code.org. These events (in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver) are free and super fun.
Microsoft Hour of Code
Microsoft has a mission to empower every person on the planet by opening the door to young people of all backgrounds to try out technology skills that are critical in this era of digital transformation.
What is Minecraft you ask?…
My definition of Minecraft: a world made up of blocks. No guns or fights or creepy walking dead (which is why I approve of this game). My son digs tunnels, builds houses, and explores landscapes when he plays Minecraft on my phone. He’s 5.
Older kids will know a deeper level of Minecraft.
About the Microsoft Hour of Code
Students participate in coding events. These students are given the chance to create and share their own simple Minecraft game with the new Minecraft tutorial, which is designed to teach problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that are essential in today’s tech-fueled world. Coding Camps take place across Canada at Microsoft Stores.
- Microsoft is working with non-profits, educators and governments to deliver the benefits of computer science education in schools, after school and at home to give all youth the opportunity to learn the skills they need to achieve more.
- Minecraft is an incredible tool for learning to code.
When I see my son play Minecraft I see him using decision-making and creative skills together. I can certainly forecast, in a few years, him wanting to participate in an hour of code event (not only for the fun factor but also computer and coding skills development).
And let’s remember – girls can code too! These Microsoft events are for everyone.
Very cool! My kids learn coding in school, but learning Minecraft coding is extra cool!
That is too cool! My daughter absolutely loves Minecraft. And these events sound like a lot of fun!
My son is really into coding! I need to keep this in mind for him!!!
My son would LOVE this! I wish it was here I would totally sign up for it! It would be a wonderful christmas gift!
Oh I know so many little boys that would enjoy this! My friend has a 10 year old who would totally dig this… must tell her about it!
My daughter is into Mindcraft and coding. I will have to show her this.
Some kids are really great with tech skills. It’s so different from when I was younger. We don’t play Minecraft, but my nephew does and he loves it.
My kids love Minecraft so much! It always makes me smile when My girls show me what they coded.
What a great thing for kids who enjoy gaming. Coding is a great skill for them to learn
I love the idea of kids learning great skills such as coding. What a great initiative by Microsoft.
That is sooooo cool! My son loves Minecraft. He loved coding too!
I think it is important for kids to learn coding. My kids love to play Minecraft. I am glad to hear there are so many camps for the kids to learn more skills.
I bet coding camps will rise even more in popularity
Learning to code is practically as important as learning to read and do math these days. That is awesome that Microsoft is reaching across Canada to offer such an opportunity to learn it.
Totally agree – and by offering Free seminars Microsoft Canada is making is accessible to all youth
This sounds amazing! I would love my kids to learn to code too! He’ll surely enjoy this cause he loves Minecraft as well. 😀
I wish my girls learned to code. I guess there is still time…
wow. learning to code is everything. this is amazing.
Such a skill to develop!
Girls can definitely code! My girls love it!
both of my kids are enrolled in coding classes after school and they actually love it! Coding offers skills future generations will need to succeed in the workplace!