Minecraft Education Edition

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About this app

  • Name Minecraft Education Edition
  • category Education
  • Price Free
  • Safety 100% Safe
  • Developer Mojang
  • Version 1.20.12.0

THIS APP IS FOR SCHOOL AND ORGANIZATIONAL USE:

Minecraft: Education Edition is a game-based platform that inspires creative, inclusive learning through play. Explore blocky worlds that unlock new ways to tackle any subject or challenge.

Designed to engage all learners, Minecraft: Education Edition provides lessons and fun challenges across subjects, from math and literacy to digital citizenship and sustainability. Get started today!

App Name: Minecraft Education Edition

Brief: Minecraft Education Edition is an immersive educational platform that extends the popular sandbox game, Minecraft, into a classroom setting. This edition is specifically designed to engage students and educators through interactive lessons and activities. The app incorporates a variety of K-12 curricula, covering subjects like STEM, computer science, history, and language arts, along with tools to foster skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Core Features:

  • 🌐 Extensive Curriculum Library: Over 700 standards-aligned lessons are available in the in-game library to support K-12 education 📚.
  • 💻 Code Builder Module: Offers block-based coding, JavaScript, and Python support, enabling in-game coding execution with user-friendly interfaces 🖥️.
  • 🤝 Multiplayer Mode: Encourages collaboration by allowing students to work together across different platforms and devices 🎮.
  • 📸 Documentation Tools: The inclusion of Camera and Book & Quill items for students to document and export their work 📖.
  • 🎧 Enhanced Accessibility: Features like chat-to-text and Immersive Reader to support diverse learning needs and improve the overall educational experience 🛠️.

Pros:

  • 👍 Engaging Learning Environment: Motivates students by using a game-based platform to stimulate interest and passion in educational topics.
  • 👍 Cross-Curricular Content: Helps educators seamlessly integrate various subjects into a singular, engaging format.
  • 👍 Supports Diverse Needs: Focused on inclusive education, providing tools and features to accommodate different learning styles and needs.
  • 👍 Promotes Soft Skills: Facilitates the development of essential 21st-century skills, including teamwork and communication.
  • 👍 Seamless Integration: Compatibility with Microsoft Teams and Flipgrid allows for easy assessment and teacher control.

Cons:

  • 👎 Cost: The application requires separate licensing which can be an added expense for schools or individuals.
  • 👎 Learning Curve: Some educators may find it challenging to incorporate game-based learning into their traditional curriculum.
  • 👎 Access Requirements: It is limited to users with specific Microsoft accounts which might restrict availability.
  • 👎 Device Compatibility: While it allows cross-device collaboration, not all features may be available on every platform.
  • 👎 Dependence on Technology: Relies on the availability and functionality of technology, which could be a barrier in under-resourced education environments.

Price:

  • 💵 Minecraft Education Edition requires an individual purchase, and licensing details are accessible for those with Office 365 Education, Office 365 Commercial, or Microsoft 365 Admin Center accounts.

Community:

Terms of use apply as dictated during the purchase of the Minecraft: Education Edition subscription.

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