Hour of Code Minecraft: AI | Microsoft Online

Microsoft Virtual Event: Hour of Code Minecraft: AI, ages 8+

In this free, one-hour virtual workshop, students eight and older will have fun learning and being inspired by Minecraft, computer science and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Using the power of code and AI, students will learn with the Minecraft 2019 Hour of Code lesson to program the Agent to prevent forest fires and regrow a forest.

By the end of the workshop, students will have:
♦ Instructed a computer to perform fundamental coding tasks.
♦ Understood basic AI concepts and coding concepts such as loops and events.
♦ Experienced how AI is being used in the real-world to promote conservation and sustainability.

Students should organize access to the Minecraft Hour of Code lesson before the workshop starts. To do this, help your student go to the website https://education.minecraft.net/hour-of-code and if you do not have a Minecraft for Education sign-in, you can try a Demo Lesson.

Audience: Ages 8+

• This event is online. Review the event description and requirements in advance.
• For those under 18 years of age who may be joining, it is recommend that a parent/legal guardian be with you during the meeting.
• To find the link for Online/Virtual events: go to the Microsoft website and use the Date Filter.