INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — World-renowned video game Minecraft will be available as an educational tool to students at Sebastian River High School, Vero Beach High School, and Storm Grove Middle School starting with the debut of MinecraftEdu clubs.
MinecraftEdu is a remix of the global hit game Minecraft that lets players use 3D blocks to create their own worlds as they discover the creations of other players. MinecraftEdu lets students start with a tile-based interface to learn the fundamentals of programming in a fun, accessible way.
As students become more engaged in the game, they will be motivated to find ways to automate usual MinecraftEdu commands. Whether students are brand new to programming or have novice experience, MinecraftEdu will be a fun, interactive way for students to learn real world programing skills.
Bruce Green, Assistant Superintendent, said, “Gaming is not only changing how students learn, it is also providing platforms for students to be creative, collaborate with others, and solve problems in very relevant and engaging ways. This is one of the most popular gaming platforms available to students today and I am very excited that our schools are providing these opportunities.”
With more than 100 million downloads since the original game’s debut, Minecraft is the most popular game in history.
