DICT Region V Uses Minecraft Education to Teach Kids Digital Skills

It may have looked like just another game session, but it was a new way to learn for a group of young students in Albay. On Friday, June 13, over 20 children gathered for a unique classroom experience that used Minecraft to teach digital skills with excitement.

The activity was part of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region V’s first Digital Literacy Training for Kids. Designed for learners aged 5 to 10, the session introduced Minecraft Education, a version of the popular game that turns creativity and play into opportunities for learning.

Students from Ibalon Central School and Bitano Elementary School in Legazpi City joined the training, which blended coding basics, teamwork, and digital citizenship lessons into a hands-on experience.

DICT Region V welcomed the public’s interest in the program and shared their excitement about what Minecraft Education can offer.

While there are no immediate plans for additional student sessions, DICT Region V is exploring a Training of Trainers (TOT) program for educators. The goal is to help teachers bring Minecraft Education to their own classrooms, making digital learning more accessible and sustainable for schools across the region.

DICT said the initiative aligns with its broader mission to prepare students for a tech-driven future by weaving digital tools into everyday learning.

Minecraft Education is a classroom-focused version of the globally popular sandbox game, officially licensed through Microsoft 365. It transforms play into immersive learning by combining creativity, collaboration, and coding in digital worlds young learners already know and love.

It offers ready-made lesson plans, classroom controls, and coding tools that help teachers guide learning while encouraging creativity and teamwork. The platform works on most devices and supports safe multiplayer use in school settings.