Perhaps the only online coding community that could compete with Scratch for kids’ attention is Minecraft, which aims to provide kids with a similar sense interest- and peer-based exploration.

Among the most widely attended workshops recently are Minecraft programming classes because kids have the chance to learn how to modify or alter the popular game.

While many educators use Minecraft to teach liberals arts topics, many don’t realize that Minecraft is great for teaching kids coding.

First "Star Wars," now "Minecraft." Microsoft and Code.org, a nonprofit that aims to expose students to computer science, have unveiled a Minecraft coding tutorial for kids and educators. This is ...

A partnership between Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education offers students the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials while playing one of the most popular digital games.

Microsoft is joining hands with Code.org to bring Minecraft to a major coding event next month.

Microsoft announced a new code-builder addition to Minecraft: Education Edition, meant to help students learn coding skills through the popular game. The tool, which enters beta today for teachers ...

Programming languages can be daunting to learn, especially if you're a kid who'd rather be playing games than creating them. Thankfully, ThoughtSTEM has found a way to make coding both accessible ...