Minecraft Windows 10 Edition (free for anyone who purchased Java Edition before October 2018) can now be used with...

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition (free for anyone who purchased Java Edition before October 2018) can now be used with Code Connection - a free extension that "helps students learn how to code by connecting popular programming platforms to the game".
I created a small tutorial for installing this version and running it together with CC extension, by using as an example my Scratch PixelArt editor: https://kidslovetocode.wordpress.com/2019/02/24/pixelart-in-scratch-transferred-to-minecraft-using-code-connection/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biZY3lfSXtE&frags=pl,wn

Using https://gplus-exporter.friendsplus.me/ we can transfer our archive to Wordpress.

Using https://gplus-exporter.friendsplus.me/ we can transfer our archive to Wordpress. This is how it looks: https://evomc143864209.wordpress.com

https://evomc143864209.wordpress.com

We might need to find another platform for our community: ...

We might need to find another platform for our community: https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/08/google-shutting-down-google-plus/
https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/08/google-shutting-down-google-plus/

I am trying to see if an Amazon free EC2 cloud server is usable for a few players, so I installed Spigot MC almost...

I am trying to see if an Amazon free EC2 cloud server is usable for a few players, so I installed Spigot MC almost without plugins. I just added scriptcraft to prepare the workshop suggested by Aaron Schwartz.

If you want to help me test the server, you are welcome to connect to evomc.ddns.net

Curious to see how an ocean monument looks from outside?

Curious to see how an ocean monument looks from outside?

https://evominecraftmp.wordpress.com/2018/02/08/the-ocean-monument/

https://evominecraftmp.wordpress.com/2018/02/08/the-ocean-monument/

I tried to use a command to help me build something very big in one step, but I used a wrong parameter and I crashed...

I tried to use a command to help me build something very big in one step, but I used a wrong parameter and I crashed the server. I hope that Aaron will be able to restart it soon.

Sorry for the downtime :(

Since September I teach CS and Technology Education for 5th and 6th grades at my children's school.

Since September I teach CS and Technology Education for 5th and 6th grades at my children's school. Last Friday we discussed about plants cultivation and we used Minecraft to show the impact of environment factors (soil, water and light) on plants growth as well as the related human activities.
We chose a nice place, we used our tools to flatten it and to improve it (by replacing podzol with fertile soil), we made plans for our farm then some of use created the irrigation system while others prepared the soil with hoes and planted the seeds. The harvest was then stored in nicely labelled chests.
Now the kids are waiting impatiently for the animal farming lesson :)

An interesting debate about the benefits of using Minecraft in schools:

An interesting debate about the benefits of using Minecraft in schools:

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/08/11/should-kids-be-taught-in-schools-using-minecraft/
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/08/11/should-kids-be-taught-in-schools-using-minecraft/

I posted complete instructions for connecting Scratch to Minecraft and Scriptcraft: https://kidslovetocode.wordpress.

I posted complete instructions for connecting Scratch to Minecraft and Scriptcraft: https://kidslovetocode.wordpress.com/2016/09/27/using-scratch-with-minecraft-scriptcraft-step-by-step-instructions/

I also created a github repository where you will find updated files: https://github.com/mpatrascu/ScratchMC
https://kidslovetocode.wordpress.com/2016/09/27/using-scratch-with-minecraft-scriptcraft-step-by-step-instructions/

I found a much simpler way to connect Scratch to Minecraft.

I found a much simpler way to connect Scratch to Minecraft. Still based on Scriptcraft, it only needs now Node.js and a small script to transfer commands from Scratch to Minecraft server.

https://kidslovetocode.wordpress.com/2016/09/23/using-scratch-scriptcraft-more-to-teach-kids-programming-in-minecraft-updated-configuration/
https://kidslovetocode.wordpress.com/2016/09/23/using-scratch-scriptcraft-more-to-teach-kids-programming-in-minecraft-updated-configuration/

Who will be available Saturday after 16:00 UTC for the new quest?

Who will be available Saturday after 16:00 UTC for the new quest?

https://evominecraftmp.wordpress.com/2016/09/20/the-jungle-adventure/

The new quest is almost ready.

The new quest is almost ready.
https://twitter.com/evomcjournal/status/777951919591550976
https://twitter.com/evomcjournal/status/777951919591550976

Due to the server crash I was not able to create a new quest, but there is a small teaser for you (from EVO MC...

Due to the server crash I was not able to create a new quest, but there is a small teaser for you (from EVO MC Journal tweeter feed):

A sort of game that can be played in Minecraft: try to find a place based on some clues (pictures in this case).

A sort of game that can be played in Minecraft: try to find a place based on some clues (pictures in this case).

https://evominecraftmp.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/new-archaeological-discovery-or-hoax/
https://evominecraftmp.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/new-archaeological-discovery-or-hoax/

A new major update for Minecraft: 1.10 The Frostburn Update

A new major update for Minecraft: 1.10 The Frostburn Update

https://mojang.com/2016/06/minecraft-110-an-update-of-fire-and-ice/
https://mojang.com/2016/06/minecraft-110-an-update-of-fire-and-ice

This time I have a question completely unrelated to Minecraft, but I'm sure you can help me:) What books do you...

This time I have a question completely unrelated to Minecraft, but I'm sure you can help me:)  What books do you recommend for a 10 years old English learner?
He already read in original all Roald Dahl books for kids and complete Harry Potter & Diary of a Wimpy Kid collections. I just bought him The Chronicles of Narnia complete collection (for less than 1$ on Google Play Books) but I'm looking for other ideas too.

I created a blog post with some info about the applications used to make Scratch, Scriptcraft and Minecraft work...

I created a blog post with some info about the applications used to make Scratch, Scriptcraft and Minecraft work together.

https://kidslovetocode.wordpress.com/2016/05/16/using-scratch-scriptcraft-more-to-teach-kids-programming-in-minecraft/

I put together Scratch, Scriptcraft and Minecraft for the Scratch Day event that I will host tomorrow for a few kids.

I put together Scratch, Scriptcraft and Minecraft for the Scratch Day event that I will host tomorrow for a few kids.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9-s_GQaaUI

I didn't spend a lot of time in front of the computer these days, but I didn't lose contact with Minecraft...

I didn't spend a lot of time in front of the computer these days, but I didn't lose contact with Minecraft completely :) 

Play Minecraft on Gear VR!

Play Minecraft on Gear VR!
http://mojang.com/2016/04/minecraft-arrives-on-gear-vr-today/