As schools around the world prepare for Back to School and transition to hybrid, remote, and in-person learning models, educators are using Minecraft Education Edition to keep learners engaged and connected. As part of our mission to assist teachers as well as students and families during this unique transition Minecraft: Education Edition app is now available for download. Minecraft: Education Edition app is now available for Chromebooks.
Since Minecraft: Education Edition first became available to schools in 2016 educators from all over the world have been seeking out when the platform will be made available to Chromebooks. We are thrilled to welcome Chromebook educators into the world of Minecraft and our worldwide teaching community, in collaboration with the Google Education team!
This release of Minecraft Education Edition also comes with new features for users of every type of device including Chromebooks, Windows, Mac and iPads, which enable hybrid and remote learning for back to School. There are eleven new STEM lessons, which include a special Minecraft world that was created with the American Beekeeping Federation's Kids and Bees Program. This Minecraft world will introduce kids to honeybees and their pollination. They include new mobs, such as bees, foxes blocks, beehives and beehives, and an updated lesson library with tagged learning activities that makes it easier to search for lessons.
How can I get Minecraft Education Edition for Chromebooks
Chromebook, iPad, and Windows users will be upgraded automatically to the latest version of Minecraft: Education Edition, while Mac users need to install the latest version manually. Visit the Help Center for everything you need to learn about starting with Minecraft: Education Edition on Chromebook. The Chromebook version of Minecraft: Education Edition offers the same features as the other versions, including multiplayer with other platforms. Students using the application on Chromebooks can interact with their fellow students on computers or iPads, as an example. This Chromebook deployment guide will assist you in deploying Minecraft: Education Edition on a group of Chrome devices.
If your school is licensed by Microsoft 365 for Education (A3 or A5) You already have access to Minecraft: Education Edition. Minecraft: Education Edition is licensed via annual subscriptions that are purchased from the Microsoft Store for Education via volume licensing agreements or through partner resellers. Although logging in requires an account with a Microsoft account but we're working to allow users to log in using an account on Google account, too.
Teachers who want to try Minecraft Education Edition for the first time on Chromebook can get started here with online trainings, beginner lessons, and onboarding resources.
Minecraft Remote and Hybrid Learning
Minecraft Education Edition is an online platform for learning through games that helps students develop important 21st century skills such as coding and creative problem-solving. A myriad of free lessons aligned with standards such as design challenges, design challenges, and STEM curriculum are available in the game and online, along with flexible templates that allow teachers to design their own learning activities. Minecraft encourages collaboration and student-led learning in a time when staying connected to the classroom can be vital. Visit our distance learning page to download special lesson toolkits and other resources for hybrid and remote learning using Minecraft Education Edition.
Teachers strive to create inclusive classrooms. This can be challenging when students must adjust to learning at home, away from their familiar and social school environment. Minecraft Education Edition allows educators and students to play together and collaborate on projects.
"We've developed new relationships with our students during this time of remote learning," says James Protheroe an Welsh educator and Minecraft Mentor. "They're working together in new ways, and it's enhancing the bonds between students and teachers. They can use Minecraft to understand the complexities of the world around them. They can communicate their thoughts and their reasoning reduce stress, and learn in a safe environment that is secure.
Thousands of teachers in more than 115 countries use Minecraft: Education Edition to inspire their students to explore STEM by telling stories, look into the past and tackle problems. There are numerous online professional trainings and peer support. Certified Minecraft Mentors (MIEEs), and Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts, (MIEEs), provide peer support for teaching Minecraft and classroom management. Minecraft Education Edition provides an exceptional learning experience. It features in-game coding, multiplayer and Immersive Reader. Students can play the game in a familiar environment that provides them with engaging learning content and opportunities for creativity.
Minecraft Education Edition is committed supporting teachers and students using the platforms as they transition to new models in teaching and learning. Chromebook users can use Minecraft Education Edition in many more homes and schools across the globe. This lets students, educators parents, teachers and families to enjoy the learning through games and the fun that Minecraft offers when it is the most crucial.
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