AI Foundations offers a set of accessible, engaging materials for building AI literacy with Minecraft. The program is designed to empower students, educators, and families with a fundamental understanding of how AI works and how to use AI tools responsibly.
Learn the basics in a series of animated videos, then play through real-world scenarios in immersive Minecraft worlds. Educators can use the AI Foundations program to supplement core curriculum, and families can explore AI together with discussion guides and fun gameplay. Spark curiosity and AI literacy for all!
In this new series of three short videos, journey alongside two curious companions and explore the world of AI. Now anyone can learn the basics of AI, how AI helps us solve problems, and ways to be responsible when using AI tools. Produced in partnership with Microsoft's Democracy Forward initiative.
Learn how AI systems work in this short video that demystifies AI with an unlikely pair of pals.
Explore ways AI is helping us solve real-world problems, from traffic to conservation.
Discover how to use AI tools safely and responsibly for a fun and surprising result!
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Explore the principles of responsible AI and discover ways that AI can help us solve problems with a set of Minecraft coding lessons. Demystify this emerging topic and spark classroom engagement.
Build AI literacy and learn about history, ethics, and careers in AI.
Advance Computer Science learning into the world of Artificial Intelligence.
Venture through time to create helpful AI.
Learn coding basics and explore a real-world example of artificial intelligence.
Explore the connection between AI and Computer Science.
An educational experience that improves information literacy skills.
Watch educator Mike Cline teach an engaging Minecraft AI lesson with his 8th grade social studies class in Washington State's Kent School District.
Read more in the full Microsoft case study.
Demystify AI, cybersecurity, and online safety with your students through game-based learning. Spark classroom engagement and build digital citizenship skills.
Download a free toolkit to help any educator plan your AI journey with tools like Microsoft Copilot, Designer, Minecraft Education, and more.
Explore the potential of AI in education with this free course that covers a history of AI, prompt engineering, responsible use, and ways to get the most out of Microsoft AI tools.
See how Microsoft is championing responsible AI to ensure fairness, reliability and safety, privacy and security, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability.
Learn how to use Copilot with sample prompts to create engaging game-based learning lessons and assessment materials. See how AI can make life easier for any Minecraft educator!
Explore the basics of writing a good educational prompt and create amazing learning experiences for Minecraft Education. It’s easy, empowering, and engaging!
Learn how to use Copilot to create a classroom-ready STEM lesson plan and assessment personalized to your class group needs, curriculum standards, and educational goals.
In a fun, classroom-ready Minecraft lesson, discover the principles of responsible AI and learn basic coding skills. Check out Minecraft Hour of Code: Generation AI, available as a free demo for anyone to try!
