Professional Development
Minecraft Education
Esports
Minecraft Esports Teacher Academy
Unlock the educational potential of scholastic esports with our Minecraft Esports Teacher Academy. In this training you will learn about what Minecraft Esports is, and how to begin implementing it in your learning environment.
Join our comprehensive two-part series of our Minecraft Esports Teacher Academy to explore the transformative power of Minecraft Esports in education. Learn practical strategies for implementing Minecraft Esports and Build Challenges in diverse classrooms, and discover how to facilitate engaging, competitive experiences that enhance student skills and learning outcomes.
Part 1: Introduction to Minecraft Esports
Are you wanting to know more about esports and/or introduce esports into a learning environment? Part 1 is designed for educators and administrators who want to delve into the significance of Minecraft Education, exploring how Minecraft Esports can positively impact your learning environment.
We will discuss practical strategies for effective implementation in diverse classrooms. Learn how to embrace your role as a facilitator, guiding students in skill development without needing to be the subject matter expert. We will also explore various real-world examples, to help you identify the best esports practices suited for your teaching approach.
Part 2: Understanding How To Facilitate Build Challenges
You will be provided a step-by-step manual for creating engaging and competitive experiences through Build Challenges, the core of Minecraft esports. You'll learn what a Build Challenge entails, from initial prompts to final presentations before judges. We’ll walk you through the facilitation process, explore various esports worlds and their features, and show you how to use them for a seamless competitive experience.
Plus, we'll discuss different approaches to tournament formatting, from small-scale examples to large-scale events. Elevate your esports journey with practical strategies and insights designed for educators!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Articulate the educational value of Minecraft Esports and its positive impact on the learning environment.
Develop practical strategies for implementing Minecraft Esports in diverse classroom settings.
Define the educator's role as a facilitator to guide student skill development in a student-centered esports program.
Identify and adapt best practices in scholastic esports to align with their individual teaching approaches and student needs.
Design and facilitate engaging and competitive experiences using Minecraft Build Challenges.
Manage the entire lifecycle of a Build Challenge, from creating initial prompts to guiding final presentations.
Utilize various Minecraft Esports worlds and their features to create a seamless and effective competitive experience.
Develop and implement a variety of tournament formats, suitable for both small-scale classroom events and large-scale competitions.
AUDIENCE
Any educators looking to start up an esports program at their school, or integrate Minecraft into their current esports program offering.
FREE UPCOMING TRAINING
March 15, 2026 4pm - 6pm MT | REGISTER |
REQUIREMENTS
Hardware
Tablet, Chromebook, Windows Computer, Mac Computer
Software
Minecraft Education
DELIVERY OPTIONS
Online, Hybrid, On-site
DURATION OPTIONS
3 hours
(Can be delivered in 1, 2, or 3 separate sessions.)