This post about a Minecraft course on java creation for kids was brought to you by Youth Digital.
Does your little Minecraft* loving child want to create his or her own blocks, skins, recipes, mobs and more? This Minecraft course from Youth Digital is designed just for that. Mod Design 1 is for Minecraft players ages 8-14 and it teaches them java programming so that they can create things for their game. After just twelve modules, students will have an understanding of java and a completed mod pack to play with in Minecraft. Please note that this will only work for the PC or MAC version of Minecraft.
Minecraft Online Course
The course uses videos, questions, badges, quizzes and assignments to aid the student in having fun while learning. Purchase of the course includes 1 year access to 30+ hours of Interactive lessons, teacher support, extra challenges and contests and bonus materials. The course is self-paced so the student can work on his or her own schedule.
Still need to see more? Here’s a video that explains the course:
You can purchase the digital version of the course instantly or purchase a boxed version from Amazon if you want to wrap something up as a gift. Check out Youth Digital to purchase. The course is $249.99 but comes with a 30 day money back guarantee (up to the fourth module.)
*Don’t know what Minecraft is?
“Minecraft® is a game that takes place in a 3D World where the player is free to roam and explore. It is called “Minecraft®” because it is centered around “mining” for basic materials in the ground and then “crafting” those materials into a wide variety of things (blocks, tools, food, etc.). It is much more open-ended than most games because there usually is no definite objective. It is called a “Sandbox” game because it allows users to play around, explore, and create what they want.” – Mod Design 1 FAQ
GIVEAWAY
Youth Digital has offered one lucky Gaggle of Gamers reader the full Mod Design 1 course. If you know a little Minecraft loving kid between the ages of 8-14, enter below! Remember they must play Minecraft on their computer, not a game console.
Open Worldwide Ages 18+
RV: $249.99
Ends Dec 20, 2014
Ellen Christian says
December 7, 2014 at 6:42 AMThis is really neat. My nephew is huge into Minecraft and I bet he’d have a great time with this.
Scott says
December 7, 2014 at 9:59 PMMy daughter plays Minecraft on the Xbox and her iPad, but only on the PC at school. Interesting concept using it to teach programming!
Kathleen Bailey says
December 8, 2014 at 10:18 PMOh cool I didn’t know any schools had it. I can see why it would be a good video game to have at school though.
Nicole colletti says
December 9, 2014 at 10:18 PMMy whole family LOVES mimecraft!! My son got us all playing!’ He is obsessed!! He owns EVERYTHING minecraft! All his clothes hat scarf toys.. he’s learned a lot from minecraft about raw materials and how they can make things believe it or not it is educational! It’s really expanded his horizons! He used to be very shy and from playing online with hes met SO many people and really has become the life of the party and when he started his new school this year when we moved I asked him if he was scared he tells me” no way I love minecraft I’ll make lots of friends!” Hes 8 and he’s hilarious! I would really love to win this for him it would really make his day! I could never afford this EVER and it would really be amazing to be able to give this to him!! Thanks for opportunity!!
Terrance crawley says
December 10, 2014 at 12:25 AMMy son would love this! He loves minecraft!!!! He has creeper ornaments and creeper stocking for Xmas ! This is such a great giveaway!! Terrance232807@gmail.com
Nichole Smith says
December 17, 2014 at 8:34 AMI love that this program uses a game they love and turns into a tool to teach what’s become a very important subject in this day and age. My kids are already familiar with coding, they’ve touched on it a bit at school, but they would be so excited to work with a lesson plan that integrates their favorite game!
Nicole colletti says
December 19, 2014 at 3:11 PMWhat really stinks is I realy really wanna win this for my boy and I keep completing entries but for some reason everyday it says I have 4-5 entries and I complete them again and it says 8 entries then the next day I’m back down to 4 entries again I tweet I comment on posts and everything else but not getting the entries for it! Over and over and over again
Nicole colletti says
December 20, 2014 at 1:29 AMAnd again back down to four entries why is this happening?? I just want to try so hard to win this for my boy and it’s just impossible!
Nicole colletti says
December 20, 2014 at 11:53 PMI really hope all my entries for this goes thru I hVe shared and posted and tweeted and left all links sooo many times and my entries keep going back down to 4 entries I just did it all again I am praying right now that this goes through I want to win this sooo bad for my son I will cry if I win minecraft has really opened up such an amazing artistic talent in my son the things he does on minecraft and learned from it are sooo amazing it blows my mind he’s 8 and I couldn’t ever imagine doing those things this would really make make his day to win this.. Thanks for the amazing opportunity for this I really hope I win!!!!
Nicole colletti says
December 21, 2014 at 12:07 AMOmg this is sooo depressing when I wrote my last post at 11:53 I had redid my entries AGAIN And had 8 entries now it says 4 again! Why is this happening! Something is wrong with this rafflecopter and I really am so upset right now I guess there’s just no chance… Sigh…..well thanks anyway amd good luck to everyone else I hope all ur entries went through!!!!!
Nicole colletti says
December 26, 2014 at 3:52 PMI literally check 5 times a day to see f winner was posted… I’m really hoping to win!