1st Philippines National Minecraft Competition Launch

It’s no secret that Minecraft is widely popular for children. Minecraft has captured the minds and imagination of many kids. It is  Learning by Gamification. With the introduction of MINECRAFT EDUCATION, it enhances creativity , problem-solving, self-direction,collaboration and other life skills. In the classroom, Minecraft Education complements reading, writing, math, computer science and even history. Minecraft Education also instills business principles, STEM knowledge, and a global perspective. Minecraft Education is both FUN and Educational.

FELTA Multi-Media Inc . in partnership with MICROSOFT Philippines organized the 1st Philippine National Minecraft Competition Launch last August 24,2020 . A Virtual event which highlighted the educational benefits of Minecraft Education . MICROSOFT Philippines Education Lead , Paolo Balinas gave a talk on “Minecraft Education through Gamified Learning” . MICROSOFT Philippines Program Managers Grace Co and Jomar de Leon also joined the event. Annalyn Aban ,General Manager, iCreate Cafe Manila, explained the Competition Rules and Schedule of Activities. Rochelle Fajardo, Master Minecraft Education Trainer gave a Tutorial on Minecraft Education and showed the difference between the retail Minecraft  . Retail version does not have Minecraft Agent and CODE BUILDER.Sofia Celyne ,  our 9 year old, iCreate Cafe Manila STEM Ambassador gave an actual Minecraft Education demonstration. Mylene Abiva , President/ CEO, FELTA Multi-Media Inc . said in her message ” Let us build a Wonderful World through Minecraft Education !” . Theme for the competition is CLIMATE CHANGE . Participants will submit their entries on September 21-23,2020. Final Judging and Awarding will be held on October 9 ,2020 through Live Streaming and broadcast via FELTA Facebook Live and FELTA You Tube Channel.