Introduction
Students learn the basics of Minecraft Education Edition and coding by instructing the Agent to perform tasks using block-based programming tools like MakeCode. Through a series of hands-on coding challenges focused on farming and building structures, students enhance their problem-solving skills while working individually and collaboratively. By the end of the bootcamp, students will have gained valuable coding experience, shared strategies, and developed creative solutions in a fun and engaging environment.
Date
16th October 2024, Wednesday
Teacher to Student Ratio
1:6
Minecraft Agent Adventures (Bukit Timah)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM:Introduction to Minecraft Education and the Agent
- Overview of Minecraft Education Edition and the Agent's role
- Introduction to basic coding concepts using block-based programming (e.g., MakeCode)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Coding Challenge - Agent Farm
- Students engage in coding challenges that instruct the Agent to perform tasks such as tilling, digging,and planting
- Facilitators guide students through problem-solving and debugging
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Individual Project
- Students work in individually to complete coding challenges
- Emphasis on discussion among peers and trying out different coding strategies
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
- Lunch provided
- Free play and relaxation time
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Coding Challenge - Agent Architure
- Students engage in coding challenges that instruct the Agent to perform tasks such as building structures and navigating obstacles
- Facilitators guide students through problem-solving and debugging
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Individual Project and Debrief
- Students work in individually to complete coding challenges
- Emphasis on discussion among peers and trying out different coding strategies
- Group discussion on strategies, what was learned, and how to improve programs
- Photo/video taking of students and projects