Join Our LIVE Play-Alongs with Minecraft Education During EU Code Week!

Publication date: October 10, 2024

Are you a teacher looking for an easy and engaging way to introduce your students to the world of coding and Artificial Intelligence? Join us for EU Code Week’s LIVE Play-Along events with Minecraft Education! Designed to make coding accessible and fun, these sessions are perfect for beginners and experienced coders alike.

Why Get Involved?

These play-along sessions are the perfect opportunity for teachers to bring coding to their classrooms without any prior experience. Dream Space educators Michael Barrett and Neeve Hyland will guide you and your students step by step, making it easy to follow along. Whether your students are using their own devices or watching as a group, everyone can participate in these interactive, hands-on learning experiences.

Event Schedule:

Hour of Code: Generation AI

• • Dates: 16th, 21st and 24th October 2024
  • Time: 10:00 UTC / 11:00 CET / 12:00 EET
  • Dive into the world of AI with your students and create innovative, AI-powered inventions. This session introduces concepts like responsible AI and the potential of artificial intelligence in shaping our future.

Fantastic Fairgrounds

• • Dates: 17th, 22nd and 25th October 2024
  • Time: 10:00 UTC / 11:00 CET / 12:00 EET
  • Explore AI literacy and data analysis in a fun and interactive way. Through the Fantastic Fairgrounds session, your students will build foundational knowledge of AI and explore how technology impacts our lives.

AI for Earth

• • Dates: 18th and 23rd October 2024
  • Time: 10:00 UTC / 11:00 CET / 12:00 EET
  • Discover the role of AI in conservation through pattern recognition in this session. Your students will learn how to gather and analyse data to help track wildlife, making real-world connections between AI and environmental sustainability.

What Do You Need?

Getting started is simple! All you need is a device with Minecraft Education installed, a stable internet connection, and a projector or screen for streaming the session in your classroom. Even better, no Minecraft Education license is required for the Hour of Code: Generation AI and Fantastic Fairgrounds sessions, making it accessible to all.

For the AI for Earth session, students will need a Minecraft Education license, which can be easily accessed with an Office 365 or Microsoft 365 account.

How to Participate:

1. Prepare Your Classroom: Set up a projector or large screen to stream the session so all students can see and hear clearly.
2. Stream the Session: Join the play-along at the scheduled time, and let Michael and Neeve guide your students through the adventure.
3. Engage and Explore: Encourage your students to follow along on their devices, ask questions, and actively participate. The more they engage, the more they learn!

Why Minecraft Education?

These play-alongs are more than just coding lessons—they’re an opportunity for students to collaborate, problem-solve, and think creatively. Minecraft Education’s interactive platform makes learning fun and accessible, turning abstract concepts into hands-on experiences that resonate with students of all ages.

Get Ready for a Coding Adventure!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make coding accessible and exciting for your students. Register today and bring the power of coding and AI into your classroom with EU Code Week’s LIVE Play-Along sessions.

For more details and to sign up, visit the Minecraft Education registration page.

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