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Young people are passionate about Minecraft and learning through games. We want to make sure you have everything you need to support their educational journey—and keep things fun along the way!
Minecraft Education is an educational version of the popular game Minecraft, tailored to enhance learning experiences for students. It provides tools and features that promote creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in an immersive and safe environment.
Young people are passionate about Minecraft and learning through games. We want to make sure you have everything you need to support their educational journey—and keep things fun along the way!
Use Minecraft Education outside of the classroom. Your child may already have access through their school account.
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Answer | Minecraft Education is a special version of Minecraft designed for use in learning environments. It is licensed with Microsoft 365 and includes additional features designed for the classroom that aren't available in the consumer versions of Minecraft, such as classroom management and assessment tools, curriculum integration, a lesson library, and in-game coding. Students play on school devices with classmates, not on servers, building skills like creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. |
Answer | Minecraft Education leverages the motivational aspects of gaming to provide a safe and interactive environment where students can experiment, learn from mistakes, and experience challenges and achievements. It aligns gameplay with educational goals to actively engage students in learning. Read more stories about Minecraft Education in the classroom and beyond! |
Answer | Minecraft Education integrates with educational goals and curriculum areas by incorporating elements such as competition, collaboration, and active participation. Teachers can customize the in-game experience to match specific learning objectives. |
Answer | Minecraft Education typically requires a license purchased by schools or educators. Parents should check with their child’s school to see if it is already included in their educational program. |
Answer | Homeschools, families, and other organizations can purchase and manage Minecraft Education through our commercial offer. Our guide will walk you through the process of setting up an account for your homeschool group or organization |
Answer | We offer a guide designed to assist parents who are supporting learners of all ages using Minecraft Education. |