Stephen R. Foster

Stephen Foster, PhD, is the CEO of ThoughtSTEM, a company that teaches computer science to kids across America.

Articles & Books From Stephen R. Foster

Article / Updated 08-11-2023
You can earn a few different kinds of Minecraft badges. Here, you find out how to earn Scramble badges, which are different from the other types: All the code blocks you need are already in the programming area — they’re just scrambled around on the screen in an animation. To earn a Scramble badge, follow these steps: Test the correct version of the code in the simulator or Minecraft to see what it’s supposed to do, like saying “Hello, World!
Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-24-2022
Modding Minecraft allows players to make large interactive modifications to their Minecraft worlds with a simple click of a button. Although you can build infinite mods, this book focuses on creating Minigames within Minecraft, where players can compete in single-player and multi-player mode. Designing and coding the Minigames requires coding, but with the help of LearnToMod, you can create your own Minigame to play with friends!
Article / Updated 01-24-2022
Modding (adding modifications to the game) is a great way to customize your experience in the game, and mods allow players to inject their own creativity into their open Minecraft worlds.One of the great things about Minecraft modding is that anyone and everyone can add their own spin on things. You have the ability to create your own mods, share them with the community, and gain notoriety for creating some cool in-game ideas!
Article / Updated 09-22-2017
Before writing all the code to make a Minecraft Minigame, you need to design your game. The Gameplay Loop is a simple process that you can follow to make sure your game is fun, challenging, and complete. The Gameplay Loop has four parts: Start: Create a basic scene. Goal: Add a way to win and lose. Challenges: Make winning more difficult.
Step by Step / Updated 09-12-2017
After you have earned at least ten badges, you might have an idea for your own creative Minecraft mod that you want to write. Just have your idea handy and follow these steps:Make a Minecraft Mod with LearnToMod Software.Minecraft is an awesome game because it gives its community the ability to make their own modifications (mods) to the game through custom coding and third-party platforms.
Article / Updated 09-12-2017
When players refer to Minecraft functions, it is referencing one of two scenarios: using functions when writing code for your own mod OR the in-game /function command that allows a player to run a specific list of commands. We’ll go through how, in both instances, functions can be used to effectively by players to manipulate the game, execute specific actions, and ultimately make the game easier.
Article / Updated 09-09-2017
Minecraft modding can offer you a way to show your individuality in the gaming world. Video games are made up of thousands of lines of code. Code makes players (like you) able to explore new worlds, interact with characters, and have fun. Some games, like Minecraft, allow players to add their own code to the games to create new worlds, challenges, or even characters.
Article / Updated 09-06-2017
You can make art in many ways in Minecraft, but one of the most fun is making Pixel art. Pixel art is a great way to expand your game and make it more exciting for players who visit your world (server). What is pixel art in Minecraft? Pixel art is a new phenomenon that has become very popular in Minecraft. A player can create basically anything by placing enough blocks in the correct pattern.
Article / Updated 09-03-2017
To mod Minecraft, you have to write code. Luckily, the LearnToMod Software walks you through that! One of the first things that you should learn is how to make drones in Minecraft and use them to build structures. Drones are invisible robots that can move and place blocks of certain types, or even spawn entities (like Creepers)!
Article / Updated 09-03-2017
A drone in Minecraft is an invisible, flying robot that can move around and place blocks and entities at its location. Building large structures is made much easier when you can use drones. Minecraft drones move faster than typical player movement and can more easily reach higher places, as opposed to having to craft and use player-made items like ladders.