Prodigy Learning Makes Minecraft Partnership Official [Video]

Irish-headquartered edutech company Prodigy Learning has partnered with the educational arm of Microsoft-owned Minecraft, the world-building game with 140m monthly players.

Prodigy Learning already delivers a computer science credential called Coding in Minecraft through the Minecraft Education platform.

The progam teaches computer science and coding through game-based learning and offers students industry-recognised credentials.

The announcement builds on the implementation of Coding with Minecraft in schools systems in Northern Ireland, New South Wales and a number of US states.

“The partnership between Minecraft Education and Prodigy Learning marks a significant milestone in educational technology,” said Andrew Flood, CEO of Prodigy Learning.

“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.”

In addition to Coding with Minecraft, the partnership will also see the roll …