Minecraft Apply & Enhance: Introduction to Coding 
           
          Contents 
          Introduction to Coding ............................................................................................................ 1 
            Launching the Code Builder ................................................................................................... 1 
            Coding Tutorials with Make Code ........................................................................................... 3 
            Accessing Hour of Code Tutorials .......................................................................................... 4 
           
          Introduction to Coding 
           Launching the Code Builder 
           
           
          Launch Code Builder using the following steps:  
           
             1.  Open Minecraft: Education Edition and proceed to the template world Blocks of 
             Grass.  
              
             2.  Once in the world, Press “C” if using a mouse/keyboard OR press the icon next 
             to pause/chat on the top center of the screen while on touch.  
              
             3.  Select Microsoft MakeCode as your coding option for the purposes of this 
             course.   
              
            
                                                                    
            
            
           
           
           
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                     4.  The buttons and navigation tools on the top of the code builder window allow for 
                     different movement. Practice the following:  
                           
                           
                            Expand the Code Builder window to full screen using the button that shows 
                             arrows pointing to each corner  
                            Shift the Code Builder window from right/left and back again by using the 
                             button that looks to be split vertically in half  
                            Close the Code Builder window by clicking the “X” on the top right  
                            Reopen Code Builder by pressing “C” if using a mouse/keyboard OR press 
                             the icon next to pause/chat on the top center of the screen while on touch  
                            Close Code Builder one more time by clicking the “X” on the top right  
                   
                     5.  Practice removing your agent. Type “/” to bring up the command screen. Finish 
                     typing the command “/remove @c” to remove your Agent from the world. The agent 
                     has been removed when it disappears in a cloud of smoke and the screen states 
                     “Removed JohnD Agent”.  
                           
                                                                                                                   
                  
                  
                                                                       
                  
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       Coding Tutorials with Make Code 
        
       Microsoft MakeCode makes coding in Minecraft: Education Edition simple and easy with 
       block coding. With each step you complete, you will have the opportunity to explore a 
       specific function in the coding environment and see the actual result of that function in 
       the Minecraft: Education Edition world.   
         
       Each step in creating code with MakeCode is associated with different colored blocks. 
       Each type of block also has a particular shape much like puzzle pieces that will only fit 
       together if used correctly. Some blocks have editable fields where numbers or text can 
       be types. The numbers or text entered into the fields in the blocks are the parameters 
       that the code uses to produce the desired outcome.  
          
       Using MakeCode through Code Builder in Minecraft: Education Edition, you can access 
       various coding tutorials to assist in your learning of coding. 
        
       Steps  
        
         1.  Open Minecraft: Education Edition and proceed to the template world Blocks of 
         Grass. 
           
         2.  Type “C” to open the Code Box. Click on MakeCode.  
            
                                                   
           
           
           
           
            
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             3.  The Tutorials can be found by using the arrow button. Scroll until you find the 
             tutorial that interests you. We suggest beginning with Agent Moves. 
                  
                                                
                  
             4.  Choose Blocks Start Tutorial.  
                  
                                                                          
                  
             5.  Follow the direction given within the tutorial.  
            
            
            
           Accessing Hour of Code Tutorials  
            
           Hour of Code is an initiative by Code.org to prove that anyone, anywhere can code and 
           to broaden participation in the field of computer science. Previous Hour of Code 
           Tutorials such as Minecraft Voyage Aquatic and Minecraft Hero’s Journey allow 
           students to experience Minecraft without logging into the game. These lessons can be 
           accessed on the Minecraft: Education Edition Hour of Code Website: 
           https://education.minecraft.net/hour-of-code 
            
            
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