It just teamed up with Code.org to introduce the Minecraft Hour of Code Designer, a tutorial that teaches young newcomers (6 years old and up) how to create a simple game.

Now Microsoft is using the game's popularity to further its mission — and Code.org's mission — to popularize computer science. The 14-level tutorial was created for the third annual "Hour of ...

Last fall it partnered with Microsoft to release a 14-level coding tutorial built around the popular world-building game Minecraft. Code.org hopes to make computer science part of most schools ...

A new Minecraft coding tutorial from Microsoft introduces players ages 6 and older to basic coding within the popular sandbox game. Skip to content Menu eSchool Media Sites: eCampus News Featured ...

As part of Code.org’s Hour of Code program ... aligned with what kids would see from high-resolution video game consoles. The tutorial uses a Java based drag-and-drop experience that makes ...

The new tutorial builds on last year’s success, allowing students to program and play their own Minecraft games. The game uses Code.org’s drag-and-drop coding interface to teach students basic ...

They’ve built a tutorial that students across the world can use during Code.org’s annual Hour of Code event in December. Microsoft knows how much kids love the wildly popular game ...

“The 2016 Minecraft Hour of Code tutorial builds on the success of the original in a great way. By programming familiar game events themselves, learners will be able to experience computer ...

Starting a game I've already played once before, or would otherwise be familiar with, only to hit cutscenes, tutorials, and low-risk levels meant to train you—just stop. I've halted a number of ...