Minecraft Education is Coming to ISTE Live 2024!

Live Esports from the Colorado Convention Center, ISTE Mainstage

Dive into the world of competitive esports with students using Minecraft Education to bring their imaginations to life in a LIVE blocky showdown! Join us as teams from across the United States engage in a Minecraft head-to-head build challenge. Witness the creativity and ingenuity of student teams as they tackle a unique challenge simultaneously on the Main Stage. Throughout the gameplay, shoutcasters will provide insightful commentary, offering viewers an immersive experience into the competitive world of esports. The event will culminate with a presentation by the competitors, showcasing their remarkable creations, followed by a prize ceremony. Thank you to our esports sponsor, CDW!

Spotlight Workshop, Colorado Convention Center, Mile High Ballroom 1EF

Help us save an old arcade by learning to code in Minecraft Education and building new video games. Join this hands-on coding session as we explore a new standards-aligned coding curriculum for Minecraft Education that packs the excitement of video game creation with step-by-step learning resources.

Microsoft Live Learning Theater: Expo Hall F – Booth #1300

Empower learners with understanding and confidence to navigate AI! Explore AI literacy resources for teaching and learning in Minecraft Education. Design immersive lessons that engage students in applied learning and problem-solving with AI and see a preview of AI-enhanced teacher tools that make AI relevant for our youngest learners. BYOD!

Microsoft Learn Live Classroom: Rooms 301 / 302

Learn how we’re joining our standards-aligned computer science curriculum with Prodigy’s assessments and exams to bring credentialing to Minecraft Education.

Discover the transformative potential of Minecraft Education for district-wide outcomes with insights from Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Explore strategies for deploying Minecraft across curricular, securing administrative support, accessing PD resources, and implementing esports and build challenges. Become informed and inspired to bring Minecraft to your schools or district!