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Microsoft and Code.org teaching kids to code with Minecraft

Microsoft, Mojang, and Code.org have joined forces to create a Minecraft coding tutorial for young students aged six and over.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

November 16, 2015

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Newsbrief: Microsoft, Mojang, and Code.org have joined forces to create a Minecraft coding tutorial for young students aged six and over. 

Specially created for the third annual Hour of Code, a campaign that aims to get more children engaged in the computer sciences, the browser-based tutorial will teach the basics of coding by encouraging players to navigate, mine, craft, and explore a 2-D Minecraft world by plugging together blocks to generate computer code. 

"A core part of our mission to empower every person on the planet is equipping youth with computational thinking and problem-solving skills to succeed in an increasingly digital world," said Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella.

"With Minecraft and Code.org, we aim to spark creativity in the next generation of innovators in a way that is natural, collaborative and fun."

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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