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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

If you are new to coding and want to teach coding to your students, then is a course that you can easily depend upon. Many of your students could be fans of Minecraft. Teach them to code their favourite games using the LearnToMod software that makes it easy for you to learn and code at the same time. 

This software is specifically designed for teachers who have never coded before and have to teach coding to students for the first time and provides them with Minecraft, Coding, and Teaching Training. The software comes equipped with hundreds of self-guided micro-coding assignments, project ideas, and lesson plans and helps the learner with the basics of coding through Minecraft. It is an education cum teaching course that exposes you to a vibrant community and a host of tools that empower you in the field of coding in your own way. The course does not require you to have previous knowledge of coding. 

The faculty is a set of instructors who have been teaching newcomer coding teachers and experienced coding teachers. Teaching experience will be desirable though for easy delivery of the Minecraft, Coding and Teaching Certification Course. 

The Highlights

  • Own a 100% verified certificate  
  • Learn to code and how to teach coding  
  • Learn at your own pace 
  • Duration, of course, is 4 weeks
  • 2-3 hours per week
  • Introductory level course
  • Basic teaching experience required
  • Assurance of expertise and strong supervision
  • Motivating incentives added to the learning
  • People from different countries can apply. 
  • Free education funded by edX.

Programme Offerings

  • assignments
  • Everyday examples
  • Coding Projects
  • Lesson Plans

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 4091yesUC San Diego
  • The course is free but the fee for the certificate is ₹ 4,091
  • Free course candidates do not qualify to receive any certificate despite the course curriculum being the same.
  • Payment can be done online using the website's payment portal. 

Minecraft Coding and Teaching Fees Structure

Course

Fee 

Minecraft, Coding, and Teaching

Free, Extra Certificate Charges would be ₹ 4,091


Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

This course is open to all and prior knowledge of coding is not required. However, prior teaching experience will be needed to completely understand the Minecraft, Coding, and Teaching course. This enables any novice coding teacher to ace the art of teaching coding to students. 

Education

Basic education needed to qualify as a general teacher is the only aspect needed here.  

Certification Qualifying Details

Students who opt for the paid version of the course will get a certificate completion of the 4-week course in Minecraft, Coding, and Teaching by edX through UCSan Diego. 

What you will learn

Teaching skills

By opting for this course on Minecraft, Coding, and Teaching by edX through UC San Diego one can obtain knowledge about the following: 

  • Block-based coding
  • Lesson Plan Development with the LearnToMod software
  • Computational Thinking
  • Basic Minecraft play and coding

Who it is for

The fresher’s course into Minecraft, Coding and Teaching program is a great way to enter coding and develop your skills in it whilst teaching fresher enthusiasts like yourself. It is for fresher teachers themselves.


Admission Details

Admission in Minecraft,  Coding, and Teaching by edX through UC San Diego is time-efficient and does not take up much effort as it is hundred percent online. You will need your email ID ready and for the verified certificate, the billing details, payment mode, and details should be available online also. 

Follow these steps to enrol in this course:

Step 1: The course detail page is on the edX website here: https://www.edx.org/course/minecraft-coding-and-teaching and click on ‘Enroll.’

Step 2: You can create a fresh account through an email ID and password or by syncing your Gmail account.  Log in directly if you have an existing edX account. 

Step 3: You can enrol in the course totally free of cost.   

Step 4: You can obtain the verified certificate that can be added to your resume by paying the required amount of money. When you opt for the certificate, the payment page opens up. 

Step 5: The payment pathway is provided to the candidate and he can easily finish the payment online. 

Step 6: Enrollment is complete as soon as payment is made and you get the course schedule. 

Step 7: The course material is provided to you once the classes start. The software LearnToMod is provided to you when you sign up for it.

The Syllabus

  • Introduce yourself to the world of coding and coding education by joining our community of educators within this course. Hear from the instructors on why teaching coding is important, and learn about the possibilities of learning to teach it to your students. 
  • Get an introduction to Minecraft and what it means to “Mod Minecraft.” Sign up for the software that will make teaching coding with Minecraft a snap!

  • Start learning how to code on your own! This week will require you to be unafraid of failure and learn the basics of coding, all you need is your logic skills and a bit of patience, and the course and LearnTomod software will guide you through the rest!

  • With examples from the instructions, learn how to write your own lesson plans to ensure your students are learning the basics of coding through Minecraft. 
  • Adjust lesson plans to fit your teaching style, your classroom, and your particular set of students.

  • One of the most important parts of learning is having a community to do it with, folks with similar interests who encourage you to bounce ideas off of. 
  • Continue learning and contributing to the community that is this course by sharing your lesson plans, giving feedback to others, and developing new lesson plans with fellow teachers.

Instructors

UC San Diego Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can I attend the classes online?

Yes, all the classes are held online.

2: I want my sessions to be flexible. Is that possible?

Yes, the timings can be made flexible depending upon when you convey it to them.

3: Is the certificate course different from the free course?

No, under edX, the Minecraft, Coding and Teaching certification course and the free course are always the same.

4: Can I start teaching soon after the course is over?

Yes, you can start teaching coding to your students soon after the course as you will learn the basics of coding and earn proficiency in new and better lesson designs using the intuitive LearnToMod software.

5: I want to go into advanced coding. Can I gain access to that through this course?

You will get a rare preview into advanced coding almost throughout this course. However, for a real big coding course, you can interact in the forums in this community and take joining tips thereon.

6: Is coding difficult to understand without the software?

Coding can be challenging at a few junctures. For beginners, software-driven coding is best learned with the help of the LearnToMod software.

7: I want to hear about reviews from old students. Where can I get a few?

Create your edX log-in and password and join the community and forums that discuss this course. You will find the answers and insights that you need.

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