Minecraft 初學者程式設計營：2 級 - 程式設計基礎知識

For this class, only Minecraft Java Edition (not the Bedrock edition) for PC or Mac is supported. It is not compatible with iPads, tablets, phones, Chromebook, or game consoles. Students must purchase the Java Edition of Minecraft for their personal computers; tablets, Chromebook or consoles will not suffice.

In this class, students will learn even more about the basics of programming in Minecraft! In order to take this class, students must have taken PDL Coding Level 1.

Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program outside of Minecraft to make things happen on our very own secure server. They can affect the game world or make their character move just by using code.

For example, when students place a block, they can spawn 5 cows. Or, when they begin sneaking, their character will do a dance. Students can even create a code that will build a house for them completely hands-free!

Students are expected to understand the basics of using a computer, including switching between windows and using a mouse. It is also intended for intermediate Minecraft players; they should at least know the basic controls and concepts. However, the only programming knowledge required is that from level 1! We will go more in-depth in this level, including randomness, vectors, and more complicated loops and variables. Each topic has special challenges where the student can create their own programs, such as making a diamond finder.

In addition to the basics of programming, students in this course will:
 - Use technology to accomplish goals
 - Learn to work in group settings
 - Accomplish goals using programming concepts
 - Problem-solve when bugs arise and learn to handle challenges graciously
 - Practice their math and logic skills
 - Develop an engineering mindset

Learning Goals
 Day 1. Review Level 1 / Locating blocks
 Day 2. Switch Statements / Randomness 
 Day 3. Game Variables / Vectors & Positions 
 Day 4. Boolean Variables / While Loops 
 Day 5. Review Game - Show what you know! Work together to practice all the previous concepts to make various units of code!

The teacher will wait up to 15 minutes for students to arrive. If students do not show up within that time and haven’t provided advance notice, the session will not be rescheduled.