Magikcraft teaches JavaScript coding by casting spells in Minecraft. In Magikcraft, incidental learning is the main thing. Humans learn by playing. We discovered it mentoring kids in a public library. Watch more videos of it to get a sense, and also check out the main page.

How the Day Will Go

8:45am Registration

9:00am Introduction to Magikcraft - Josh Wulf

9:10am "Software Development - a team sport" - Phillip Crockford, CEO Viability

9:20am Magikcraft Playthrough

10:00am Magikcraft Story, Scenario, and Spell Development in Teams

1:00pm Lunch

2:00pm Kids come and play through the scenarios created in the morning, teams review and modify based on feedback

4:30pm Kids judge the "winners"

4:50pm Closing Thanks

5:00pm Finish

Eligibility

The Minecrafter

Do you Minecraft? You design and build in Minecraft. You create wonderful scenarios for others to play, discover, and create magic in. And in the afternoon, they'll be playing through them. Today, you'll be crafting delight.

The Story Teller

Do you love telling stories? Magikcraft is story-driven. Immersive and engaging scenarios lead to "incidental learning". Kids learn best while they play. Love playing games? Create a scenario that kids can play in, and watch them play through it straight away!

The Educator

Do you love teaching? Put the hidden structure inside the Magikcraft scenario where "incidental learning" is the main point. Immersed in the story and the interaction with others, kids don't even notice that they are learning. That's how good your lesson is. And you get to see it happen live in front of you.

The Code Magician

Do you code in JavaScript? No prior Minecraft experience necessary. Develop, deploy, and see kids aged 8-14 have the time of their lives with the code you wrote - all within a few hours. There is nothing like that feedback loop.

The Expert in Nothing

Do you know nothing about coding, or even Minecraft? Perfect! You are the Expert in Nothing. Everyone else on team has unconscious competence - and that leads to hidden assumptions. You shine the light on that, and create a delightful experience that gets delivered a few hours later!