How Minecraft Affects How Young People Learn About Computer Science

Abstract: As one of the newest art forms available to young people, gaming has become an increasing influence on young people’s education, even if not used in a classroom environment. This talk aims to explore examples of how video games have changed how young people understand and learn about certain subjects, with particular focus on how the indie title Minecraft allows them to learn about the world of Computer Science and how groups are looking to forward the cause of education though games.

Southampton Minecraft Model v1

See README.TXT file for more details. Unpack and move resulting folder into your Minecraft 'saves' folder.

Highfield Campus Winter Minecraft Map

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