Minecraft Coding

Kids develop their coding skills through the popular game.


What will the students learn in this class?
Using Microsoft MakeCode in the Minecraft Education Edition, kids learn to code virtual robots, superpowers, magic weapons, mega buildings, obbys, and much more.
The focus of the class is coding. We want students to have fun in Minecraft and learn coding, so we’ve created a custom curriculum that lets kids explore Minecraft and code with their friends. Each class kids learn and code using fundamental concepts, such as variables, loops, if statements, functions and more.

In addition to learning the basics of coding, kids learn problem-solving and logic, gain confidence with computers and technologies and express themselves creatively.
Here’s an example of some of the things students learn to code in class:
https://youtu.be/DxX7agHSvNM

Who Can Join?
The Minecraft Coding class can be joined by beginner coders, students who have coded before and students of all levels of Minecraft skills. Our curriculum at Coding Lab is designed to scale to different levels. Beginners learn the basics and start building a solid foundation in computer science skills while advanced students code more difficult challenges and learn new coding skills.

Afterschool Coding and Saturday Classes
Can students take other after-school and Saturday coding classes at the same time?

Yes, students can take all coding classes. The classes complement each other. There is no overlap in the projects students will do. Students can practice and reinforce the coding skills they are learning.

What are the benefits of this class?
Coding is a fundamental skill that will benefit kids in their future education and careers, in a wide variety of fields from core sciences to the creative arts. Some of the key benefits and take aways for students are:

  • Learn computer code.
  • Build a foundation of fundamental computer science skills.
  • Learn how to code in a 3D coordinate system.
  • Learn about buildings, designs and architecture.
  • Learn computational thinking skills.
  • Learn logic and problem-solving skills.
  • Learn, use and create algorithms.
  • Build confidence and fearlessness with computers and technology.


Students receive a certificate of achievement at the end of the course.

Who will teach this class?
Coding Lab Japan is owned and operated by ex-Microsoft software engineers with over 30 combined years of experience. Our backgrounds are in computer science, mathematics, and education. We focus on teaching fundamental computer science skills in an innovative way to keep kids engaged with coding and STEM and having fun.

Details

Fall Term

  • Sep 7–Dec 14 (14 classes; no class: Nov 23)
  • Sat | 2–3pm | Ages 7–11 | ¥84,700

 

Winter Term

  • Jan 11–Mar 15 (8 classes; no class: Feb 8, Feb 15)
  • Sat | 2–3pm | Ages 7–11 | ¥48,400

 

Spring Term

  • Apr 12–Jun 7 (8 classes; no class: May 3)
  • Sat | 2–3pm | Ages 7–11 | ¥48,400