Meaningful Minecraft: Crafting Change in the City

This session explores how Minecraft building can go beyond in-world adventures to produce real-world changes. We’ll discuss Minecraft worlds designed for people with autism to comfortably engage with others, worlds that compel accessible space design, and worlds that facilitate empathetic exploration of the refugee crisis. Specifically, we highlight the Battle of the Boroughs esports challenge, where students program in-world automated actions to create a more efficient, accessible, and inclusive city, guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. These challenges allow...