Microsoft Minecraft Education AI Foundations Trainer-of-Trainers Program

Empowering Schools & Educators to Lead AI Education with Game-Based Learning

 

Why This Program?

Minecraft Education is more than a game — it’s a powerful platform for project-based learning, collaboration, and creativity. Our Trainer-of-Trainers (ToT) program equips teachers, school leaders, and instructional coaches to bring meaningful, standards-aligned game-based learning into classrooms worldwide.

By completing this program, your school or district builds internal training capacity — ensuring sustainable, scalable use of Minecraft Education across grade levels and subject areas.

AI Foundations: Exploring Artificial Intelligence with Minecraft Education

As part of our Trainer-of-Trainers Program, educators will participate in a two-day immersive workshop designed to build confidence and skills for teaching AI literacy with Minecraft Education.

Day 1 – Building AI Literacy

  • Minecraft 101: navigation, inventory, game modes, and lesson structure

  • AI Literacy 101: Building the Basics, Problem-Solving with AI, AI in Action

  • Whole-group model lesson: Who is that Ocelot?

Day 2 – Deep Dive into AI for Earth

  • Explore lessons: Mapping Terrain, Sustainable Farming, Ocean Observations, Water Quality

  • Learn through model lessons: Reed Smart: AI Detective, Fantastic Fairgrounds, Hour of Code 2023 – Generation AI

  • Develop strategies for implementation, feedback, and capstone projects

Educator Outcomes

  • Gain confidence in teaching AI literacy responsibly

  • Access classroom-ready lesson plans, immersive worlds, and resources

  • Learn best practices for implementation and student engagement

“Educators completing this workshop will have the resources to implement AI learning content with Minecraft Education immediately.”

What You’ll Learn

  • Minecraft Basics & Advanced Features

  • Curriculum Integration Strategies

  • Collaboration, Communication & Creativity

  • Trainer Toolkit & Microsoft Integration

Who Should Join?

  • Microsoft Showcase Schools

  • Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEEs)

  • MIE Fellows

  • School leaders and instructional coaches

Best suited for grades 3–12 (ages 8–18).

Program Benefits

  • Build sustainable training capacity within your school or district

  • Access globally available, multilingual resources

  • Receive recognition and certification as a Minecraft Education Trainer

  • Unlock deeper student engagement through game-based learning

  • Bring cutting-edge AI literacy into classrooms

Logistics

  • Format: Virtual or onsite

  • Duration: 12 hours (flexible delivery options)

  • Requirements: Minecraft Education license, device with internet access (Windows, Mac, Chromebook, or iPad)

Ready to Get Started?

Join schools around the world transforming learning through Minecraft Education.

For questions and to get more info about the fees for participating in this Microsoft Minecraft Education AI Foundations Program, email

phillip.eaglin@changeexpectations.org