Now Microsoft is using the game's popularity to further its mission — and Code.org's mission — to popularize computer science. The 14-level tutorial was created for the third annual "Hour of ...

The tutorial, created by Minecraft game designers, ... The event takes place during Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 7-13. Michael is a freelance writer for IGN.

“The 2016 Minecraft Hour of Code tutorial builds on the success of the original in a great way,” said Mike Harvey, technology teacher from Falmouth, Maine. “By programming familiar game events ...