Minecraft, one of the world's most popular computer games, is being turned into an educational tool in an experimental program in El Cajon.

A new one-hour programming tutorial lets students understand better how to build something as sophisticated as the wildly popular Minecraft game.

A team of computer scientists has developed a software package that allows users to learn how to program while playing the popular video game.

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Learning in Minecraft models the constructionist approach that block-based programming uses. In Minecraft, there are blocks of various elements: air, dirt, grass, water, etc.

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 ...

Through List Elementary's "12 Days of Coding" program, students are introduced to computer programming through interactive lessons as well as first-hand accounts from adults in the field.

Minecraft: The video game that builds kids' brain cells Microsoft's highly popular game can help children learn everything from programming, science and math to art, languages and history.

Microsoft wants to turn kids' love of Minecraft into a love of computer programming through a partnership with Code.org, announced on Monday morning.