{"id":509,"date":"2018-11-15T06:59:45","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T14:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2018\/11\/15\/whats-new-in-edu-minecraft-education-edition-gets-code-builder-and-launches-new-hour-of-code\/"},"modified":"2024-05-30T13:55:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T20:55:01","slug":"whats-new-in-edu-minecraft-education-edition-gets-code-builder-and-launches-new-hour-of-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2018\/11\/whats-new-in-edu-minecraft-education-edition-gets-code-builder-and-launches-new-hour-of-code\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s New in EDU: Minecraft: Education Edition gets Code Builder and launches new Hour of Code"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019re rolling out a fresh episode of What\u2019s New in EDU in eager anticipation of next month\u2019s Computer Science Education Week (<strong>Dec. 3 \u2013 9<\/strong>). That means it\u2019s time for up-and-coming coders and will-be computer wizards to take a look at some new ways Microsoft Education is helping make Computer Science more open, more collaborative and more creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, take a deep breath and dive into the new <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/code.org\/minecraft\">Minecraft Hour of Code<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>tutorial, Voyage Aquatic, where students use their creativity and problem solving skills to explore and build underwater worlds with code. Then, keep them coding with Minecraft: Education Edition and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/blog\/download-the-code-builder-update-to-learn-coding-in-minecraft\/\">the new Code Builder update<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, with this year\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/educationblog.microsoft.com\/en-us\/2018\/09\/join-skype-a-thon-november-we-partner-communities\/\">Skype-a-Thon<\/a><\/strong> coming to a close (thanks to everyone for bringing their classrooms across all those virtual miles!), we\u2019re also sharing what\u2019s next: In partnership with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/code.org\">Code.org<\/a><\/strong>, Skype in the Classroom is hosting free 30-minute classroom broadcasts and live Q&amp;A with professionals who use code to create amazing things. Check below for more, including the introduction of a brand new tool to spark classroom collaboration: Microsoft Whiteboard for Education!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Jump to section:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 3 \u2013 9:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#mee1\">Minecraft Hour of Code, Voyage Aquatic \u2013 plan your classroom\u2019s Hour of Code today<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#mee2\">Minecraft: Education Edition Code Builder Update<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#mee3\">Meet Code Creators with Skype in the Classroom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>More new in EDU:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#mw\">Introducing Microsoft Whiteboard for Education<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ot\">New EDU Office.com themes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fg\">Guest Mode for Flipgrid and exploring coding collaboratively<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hsbrain\">Hacking STEM lesson plan: Understanding and mitigating brain injury<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"computer-science-education-week\">Computer Science Education Week:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minecraft-hour-of-code-voyage-aquatic-plan-your-classroom-s-hour-of-code-today\"><a id=\"mee1\"><\/a>Minecraft Hour of Code, Voyage Aquatic \u2013 plan your classroom\u2019s Hour of Code today<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve launched a new <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/code.org\/minecraft\" data-bi-id=\"n3a3\" data-bi-name=\"minecraft hour of code\">Minecraft Hour of Code<\/a><\/strong> tutorial, the Voyage Aquatic, which takes learners on an aquatic adventure to find treasure and solve puzzles with coding. Voyage Aquatic encourages students to think creatively, try different coding solutions and apply what they learn in mysterious Minecraft worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Never done Hour of Code before?<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/education.microsoft.com\/courses-and-resources\/courses\/hour-of-code-facilitator-training\">Get training and earn your badge!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minecraft-education-edition-code-builder-update\"><a id=\"mee2\"><\/a>Minecraft: Education Edition Code Builder Update<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minecraft: Education Edition<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/blog\/download-the-code-builder-update-to-learn-coding-in-minecraft\/\"><strong>launched<\/strong><\/a> a major update this month, making it easier than ever to learn and teach coding with Minecraft. The <strong>Code Builder Update<\/strong> is now available for all users on Windows 10, macOS and iPad. Users can code with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/minecraft.makecode.com\/\">Microsoft MakeCode<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tynker.com\/\">Tynker<\/a><\/strong>, and open Code Builder directly in-game with a simple keyboard or touch command. Minecraft Education offers professional development, tutorials and free lessons for all educators \u2013 no matter what your experience level. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/get-started\/download\/\">Download<\/a><\/strong> the Code Builder update today, and learn more on the site <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/blog\/download-the-code-builder-update-to-learn-coding-in-minecraft\/\">here<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EDU-Key_Banner_Small_767x336.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ways you can get started with the Code Builder Update and learn to code with Minecraft:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are looking for an <strong>easy coding lesson<\/strong> to practice your Code Builder skills in Minecraft, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/voyageaquatic3d\">download<\/a><\/strong> this giant aquarium world. Students will have fun using commands in MakeCode to decorate and populate their aquarium with marine creatures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out these <strong>standards-aligned CS <a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/class-resources\/computer-science-subject-kit\/\">lessons<\/a><\/strong> across subjects and learn how to apply computer science throughout your curriculum, whether you teach geology, math, or chemistry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/education.microsoft.com\/courses-and-resources\/courses\">Building Blocks of Code<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em>,&nbsp;<\/em>a free set of courses empowering educators to bring computational thinking to their classrooms and explore the open world only Minecraft can bring<em>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just starting your coding journey? Try <strong>Hour of Code<\/strong>! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/blog\/embark-on-the-voyage-aquatic-a-new-minecraft-hour-of-code\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/strong> about the Voyage Aquatic and plan an Hour of Code in your school with facilitator guides and a special teacher training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CB-screenshot.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Code Builder Update also includes the <strong>Library Beta<\/strong>, a new feature that allows players to view and download worlds in-game without having to leave Minecraft and go to our website; <strong>On-screen Control Guide<\/strong> to help new players get up and running in Minecraft: Education Edition; and an <strong>Educator Resources<\/strong> button on the home screen (for teacher tenants only) that links to training web resources. Finally, now you can find Education content in the game\u2019s How to Play menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"meet-code-creators-with-skype-in-the-classroom\"><a id=\"mee3\"><\/a>Meet Code Creators with Skype in the Classroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skype in the Classroom (SITC)<\/strong> is an online community that enables thousands of teachers to inspire the next generation of global citizens through transformative learning over Skype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SITC_CSEdWeek_Twitter.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In partnership with Code.org, Skype in the Classroom is hosting a week of FREE 30-minute classroom broadcasts and live Q&amp;A with professionals who use code to create amazing things. Join us with your students during Computer Science Education Week to hear firsthand from technology experts using code to create Minecraft games, computer animation, artistic dance and storytelling, and Artificial Intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These broadcasts can complement your Hour of Code activities by inspiring your students to see the range of opportunities and careers in technology. Register here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/education.microsoft.com\/CSweek\">https:\/\/education.microsoft.com\/CSweek<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introducing-microsoft-whiteboard-for-education\"><a id=\"mw\"><\/a>Introducing Microsoft Whiteboard for Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this edition of What\u2019s New in EDU, we\u2019re debuting a new tool that can spark collaboration in the classroom. We\u2019re excited to be able to share a preview of a new, free app with you: <strong>Microsoft Whiteboard for Education.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wnie-nov-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the magical simplicity of an analog whiteboard and adding interactive, collaborative technology, Microsoft Whiteboard for Education gives the whole class a new space to engage, ideate, and create. Teachers and students can brainstorm and grow ideas on this limitless canvas, coming together on lessons, projects, and more. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Whiteboard for EDU, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collaborate in real time, wherever you are.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Give ideas room to grow using Whiteboard<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u2019s<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;infinite canvas. Drive an interactive lesson from the front of the classroom on a large display. Flip the classroom by letting&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">students<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;contribute with notes, images, diagrams, and more on their individual devices. Brainstorm with others and&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">be inspired by their&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">thoughts<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;in real time<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">. Provide a limitless space for lessons, student ideas, and group projects<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unlock creativity and interact naturally.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Work with whatever feels most natural to you.&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Teachers&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">and<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">s<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">tudents can use their fingers to make quick&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">additions<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;or<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">draw the finer details<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;with a digital pen.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;The pen-first, touch-first technology gives students immediate creative power, right at their fingertips. Don\u2019t have pen or touch? Whiteboard&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">for EDU&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">works great with&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">a keyboard<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;and mouse too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Supercharge your learning experience.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">From the&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">ground up, Whiteboard<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;for EDU&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">has been designed&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">with<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;teachers and students in mind<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">: to work the way you already do.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;Export<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;your board directly to OneNote Class Notebooks for&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">safekeeping.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Change Whiteboard\u2019s background to&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">a variety of new&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">colors (including blackboard mode<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">!)<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;and reduce eye strain<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">. Play with<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">different&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">line styles<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;to support<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;writing and graphing<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Use<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;education<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">-themed<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;stickers<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">with your students to collect&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">poll responses<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">and give<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;feedback in real<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">time.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Increase<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;the<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;readability<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;of&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">quickly-<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">jotted<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;notes<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;with&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Ink&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Beautification<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">,&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">whic<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">h<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">analyze<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">s<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">handwriting and&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">automatically&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">replace<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">s<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">it&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">with more legible strokes.&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Choose&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">different<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;ink<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;styles<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">and colors<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">to give&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">handwriting extra oomph.<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">And for&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">teachers and students who<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;occasionally<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">use&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">analog whiteboards<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">, you can convert pictures of&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">your notes<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;into real digital ink<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">, making the move from analog to digital&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">seamless.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Whiteboard for EDU launches<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">soon<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;for Windows 10 and i<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Pad<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">! To be notified&nbsp;<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">as soon as<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;it\u2019s available, join&nbsp;our&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/mswbedu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><strong>Facebook group<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-US\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-new-in-edu\">More new in EDU:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-edu-office-com-themes\"><a id=\"ot\"><\/a>New EDU Office.com themes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/office.com\">Office.com<\/a><\/strong> is the place to start your day, access all your apps, and add even more personality. With three new Education Themes, Office.com will have an extra dose of delight for your app home: <strong>Unicorn Acres<\/strong>, <strong>School Supplies<\/strong>, and <strong>After School<\/strong>. Your favorite is coming in a few weeks in settings at office.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wnie-nov-2.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Introducing new EDU themes!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wnie-nov-3.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Check out the settings pane to choose between the new themes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wnie-nov-4.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Go fun and playful with Unicorn Acres!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"guest-mode-for-flipgrid-and-exploring-coding-collaboratively\"><a id=\"fg\"><\/a>Guest Mode for Flipgrid and exploring coding collaboratively<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flipgrid<\/strong> is a video-based, social learning platform for Pre-K to PhD educators, students, families, and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wnie-nov-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Educators are ready to take social learning to the next level by inviting families and guests into Flipgrid discussions. You can now involve families, community members, experts, and more by granting them special permission to specific Topics, without providing access to the other Topics in your Grid. Read more about this great new feature here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.flipgrid.com\/guestmode\">https:\/\/blog.flipgrid.com\/guestmode<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Flipgrid is working on a new addition to its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.flipgrid.com\/explorer\">Explorer Series for Code<\/a><\/strong>: It will feature code-based, interactive Flipgrid lessons that educators can launch in their class or with partner schools. It\u2019s a fantastic way for educators to get their students thinking AND talking about careers in coding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hacking-stem-lesson-plan-understanding-and-mitigating-brain-injury\"><a id=\"hsbrain\"><\/a>Hacking STEM lesson plan: Understanding and mitigating brain injury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Brain-gong-social-media-gonged-brain.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hacking STEM\u2019s new lesson, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/education-workshop\/brain-impact-simulator.aspx\">Building models to understand and mitigate brain injury<\/a><\/em>,<\/strong> uncovers the mystery of what happens to the brain when it collides with the skull. Students learn about the regions of the brain and their function. Then, they build a model to visualize in real-time what happens when the brain collides with the skull. Next, they design methods to protect and mitigate the effects of collisions. Finally, students are encouraged to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinktaylor.org\/ttpledge\/\"><strong>ThinkTaylor #TTPledge<\/strong><\/a> and commit to being educated, honest and supportive of anyone suffering from a concussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/education-workshop\/brain-impact-simulator.aspx\">lesson<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s it for the November episode of What\u2019s New in EDU. 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