We have partnered with Microsoft to bring the magic of Minecraft Education into your classroom.
We are running free online training for Australian teachers in 2025-26.
Sign up for the events below to join us live or check back later for recordings.
Hour of AI
Thu 4 Dec
▶️Recording now available
With the new Hour of AI world, The First Night, students get to experience the thrill of Minecraft while discovering how AI and AI agents work and how to use them responsibly.
Learn how to get the most of this activity and explore the teacher resources available.
Teacher Academy 101 – Craft a Game-based Learning Classroom
Tue 10 Feb
➡️ 3:30 AEDT (12:30 AWST)
➡️ 3:30 AWST (6:30 AEDT)
This beginner-friendly, on-demand webinar is the perfect starting point for educators looking to bring game-based learning into their classroom using Minecraft Education. Designed for those new to the platform, this practical session guides you through the basics, from placing your very first block to understanding how Minecraft can enhance teaching across the curriculum.
AI Foundations
Thu 19 Feb
➡️ 3:30 AEDT (12:30 AWST)
➡️ 3:30 AWST (6:30 AEDT)
Join this hands-on training designed to empower educators to teach AI literacy using Minecraft Education’s AI Foundations curriculum and Microsoft Copilot. Through interactive demos and ready-to-use resources, you’ll explore how to make AI concepts engaging and accessible for students—no prior experience with AI or Minecraft required!
Teacher Academy 201 – Assessment and Learning
Thu 26 Feb
➡️ 3:30 AEDT (12:30 AWST)
➡️ 3:30 AWST (6:30 AEDT)
This session explores how Minecraft Education can be used to design and deliver meaningful assessment experiences in the classroom. From documenting learning as it happens to showcasing final projects, you’ll learn how Minecraft can support both formative and summative assessment in creative and practical ways.
Cyber & Digital Citizenship
Mon 9 Mar
➡️ 3:30 AEDT (12:30 AWST)
➡️ 3:30 AWST (6:30 AEDT)
Empower your students to be safe online with lessons in cybersecurity, online safety, and digital citizenship. In this session we will explore Minecraft Education resources to facilitate the development of cyber skills in students.
Teacher Academy 301 – Future-Ready Skills
Tue 10 Mar
➡️ 3:30 AEDT (12:30 AWST)
➡️ 3:30 AWST (6:30 AEDT)
This session introduces educators to the coding and computational thinking tools built into Minecraft Education, helping you prepare students for a world where digital fluency, creativity and problem-solving matter more than ever.
Build Challenge Launch & Teacher Training
Thu 19 Mar
➡️ 3:30 AEDT (12:30 AWST)
➡️ 3:30 AWST (6:30 AEDT)
Introduction to the Australian-wide Minecraft build challenge for students. This session will introduce the build challenge and provide staff training & ideas for managing the challenge in your school.
Teacher Academy 401 – Project-Based Learning
Thu 30 Mar
➡️ 3:30 AEDT (1:30 AWST)
➡️ 3:30 AWST (5:30 AEDT)
This session introduces educators to project-based learning (PBL) using Minecraft Education as a tool for real-world inquiry, creativity and collaboration.
Introduction to Computer Science & Coding
Mon 11 May
➡️ 3:30 AEDT (1:30 AWST)
➡️ 3:30 AWST (5:30 AEDT)
This on-demand session introduces educators to the coding and computational thinking tools built into Minecraft Education, helping you prepare students for a world where digital fluency, creativity and problem-solving matter more than ever.
Peter Is Here: AI for Cultural Heritage
Tue 19 May
➡️ 3:30 AEDT (1:30 AWST)
➡️ 3:30 AWST (5:30 AEDT)
Step into the heart of history! Journey through 2,000 years of architectural innovation, discover how new technologies can restore ancient wonders, and explore the history of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Esports Teacher Academy
Thu 21 May
➡️ 3:30 AEDT (1:30 AWST)
➡️ 3:30 AWST (5:30 AEDT)
In this session we explore how Minecraft Esports can positively impact your learning environment. We will explore practical strategies and real-world examples to help you introduce Minecraft Esports into your classroom.
Student Minecraft Build Challenge
An exciting build challenge for Australian students will be run in May & June 2026
Details coming early 2026
Standout Education is a proud Minecraft Education Partner. We help teachers do more with Minecraft in the classroom.
If you have any questions about these events, please get in touch.