Minecraft: An Engaging Platform to Learn Programming

TL;DR

This paper investigates how Minecraft Education Edition can be used as an engaging platform to teach Python programming, covering fundamental to advanced concepts and highlighting its benefits for student motivation and skill development.

Contribution

It introduces a novel approach of using Minecraft Education Edition for teaching Python, demonstrating its effectiveness across multiple programming paradigms.

Findings

Enhances student engagement and motivation

Improves understanding of complex programming concepts

Fosters creativity and problem-solving skills

Abstract

Teaching programming effectively is difficult. This paper explores the benefits of using Minecraft Education Edition to teach Python programming. Educators can use the game to teach various programming concepts ranging from fundamental programming concepts, object-oriented programming, event-driven programming, and parallel programming. It has several benefits, including being highly engaging, sharpen creativity and problem-solving skill, motivating the study of mathematics, and making students realizes the importance of programming.