How Online Minecraft Modding Classes Can Jumpstart your Child’s Future in Coding

Instead of sitting on a couch playing Minecraft on XBox, what if your child could program her own Lucky Block or code a Custom Creeper? “Modding” or modifying the source code of Minecraft using Java, the game’s programming language, is not only a great introduction to computer programming, but it additionally provides a number of other […]

19.02.2016
By David Dodge

Coding for Schools: The Ultimate Guide for Teachers and Administrators

Computer programming, otherwise known as coding, is currently offered in a small fraction of US K-12 schools. There has been a push to change this recently, as evidenced by several White House initiatives, the heavily publicized Hour of Code program, and recent large scale adoptions of hands on STEM programs such as Project Lead the Way. […]

19.09.2016
By David Dodge

6 Great Ways Minecraft Can Help You Bond with Your Child

  Minecraft has taken the world by storm and shows no signs of slowing down. While games like Pokemon Go have been on the decline since Nintendo’s decision to remove player tracking, Minecraft has displayed a stickiness that has defied the predictions of naysayers, while slowly establishing itself as the greatest game of our generation. […]

14.10.2016
By David Dodge

12 Surprising Things Your Child Can Learn From Minecraft

Video gaming has been seen by some detractors as a passive, mind-numbing activity that has an adverse effect on children’s social development. In fact, research indicates the exact opposite.   There are a number of benefits to playing video games, including cognitive development, motor skill development, and creative problem solving. In particular, games like Minecraft […]

12.01.2017
By David Dodge