Programming With Minecraft or Roblox - Individual Study

Topic:

An individualized method of instruction designed to explore a student’s selected area of interest in Minecraft or Roblox programming. Students will select their own topic of study, then work with staff to create a course plan. Students will have a blast building in the virtual world, while learning real-life STEM concepts in a relatable way at their own pace. Children will stretch their imagination while learning amazing things about the world of computer science, Minecraft, and programming. Together we will build and program the best gadgets the world of Minecraft has to offer!

Prerequisite:

- Basic computer skills

- Knowledge of the Minecraft environment an advantage, but not a requirement

Required Materials:

Laptop with minimum requirements (Memory: 4 GB RAM) to install and run Minecraft: Java Edition and Discord.

Class Schedule:

Each course of study is individually designed by a tutor to challenge your child’s STEM-area skills. Students can expect an unforgettable experience that will incorporate elements of creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving.

Course Goals & Core Competencies:

• Creative thinking skills developed by addressing design and aesthetics in their projects

• Facilitating creativity and innovation to discover new problem-solving methods

• Acquisition of efficient computer use skills

• Understanding of the Minecraft and Roblox platforms and how to create in it

• Creation of logic circuits using Redstone

• Understanding and mastery of programming automation in Minecraft using Command Blocks, or advanced programming in Roblox

• Working with and understanding coordinate-based systems

• Basics of computer programming

• Increased vocabulary and comfort in discussing and analyzing STEM-related topics