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.
Minecraft Student Build Challenge 2026
An Australia-wide challenge for students to design a Wellbeing Hub for their school or community.
Submissions due by Friday 5 June.
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
▶️Recording now available
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
➡️ Recording now available
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
➡️ Recording now available
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.
Introduction to Computer Science & Coding
➡️ Recording now available
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
➡️ Recording now available
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
➡️ Recording now available
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 May-June 2026
An Australia-wide challenge for students to design a Wellbeing Hub for their school or community.
Submissions due by Friday 5 June
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.