DUBLIN, May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Irish-headquartered global education technology
company, Prodigy Learning, is delighted to announce that it is
officially joining forces with Minecraft Education to deliver
engaging, easy to teach computer science curriculum &
assessments within the Minecraft Education universe. Together we
will be bringing credentialing into Minecraft Education in key,
in-demand skills areas starting with Prodigy Learning's Coding in
Minecraft program.
This collaboration brings together the immersive world of
Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, with the
innovative educational solutions of Prodigy Learning, offering new
opportunities for educators and students alike.
Coding in Minecraft by Prodigy Learning is a computer science
credential program delivered through Minecraft Education. The
program engages young and diverse learners through game-based
learning in an immersive computer science and coding curriculum and
rewards their learning with industry recognized credentials. It is
an easy to teach solution enabling educators with little or no
computer science experience to deliver a standards-aligned
curriculum.
Today's announcement builds on the successful adoptions of
Coding in Minecraft in school systems including Alaska, Idaho, North
Carolina, South Carolina,
Washington State, Northern Ireland and New South Wales and expands the reach of this
award-winning product.
The partnership will officially kick off with the availability
of the first two credentialing products, Coding in Minecraft and a
new Cyber product (Fall 2024). These products will now be offered
for licensing through Microsoft and channel resellers worldwide in
addition to existing Prodigy Learning channels.
These offerings are just the beginning, with more innovative
solutions on the horizon.
Commenting, Andrew Flood,
Chief Executive Officer of Prodigy Learning, said:
"The partnership between Minecraft Education and Prodigy
Learning marks a significant milestone in educational technology.
By combining the strengths of both organizations, we are setting a
new standard for game-based learning and assessment, opening doors
to endless possibilities for student achievement and growth. In the
age of AI, our partnership will help build the workforce of
tomorrow and create economic opportunity."
Commenting, Allison Matthews,
Head of Minecraft Education at Microsoft, said:
"At the heart of this partnership is a shared
commitment to empowering educators and engaging students. We are
bringing together Minecraft Education's game-based learning
platform and Prodigy Learning's expertise in credentialing to
create a comprehensive educational experience. This will enable
students to gain critical skills such as computational thinking,
reasoning and problem solving for in-demand job roles."
Find out more on codingcredentials.com
About Prodigy Learning
Prodigy Learning is an
award-winning global EdTech business, providing innovative online
platforms that empower learners to develop and prove their skills.
These solutions range from skills assessments in education through
to job-ready digital skills credentials.
About Minecraft Education
Minecraft Education is
a game-based learning platform that inspires creative, inclusive
learning through play. Millions of educators and students in 115
countries use Minecraft Education, building future-ready skills
like problem solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The
platform offers standards-aligned STEM curricula, professional
development, and fun challenges designed for all types of learners,
developed with partners like BBC Earth, the Nobel Peace Center,
NASA, UNESCO, World Wildlife Federation, and Code.org.
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