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Minecraft: Education Edition Available on Chromebooks for Back To School

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 active and connected. As part of our mission to support teachers parents, students, and teachers in 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 across the globe 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 partnership with the Google Education team!



Minecraft Education Edition has new features that are accessible on all devices including Chromebooks and Windows Macs. This allows for hybrid and remote learning that can be used to help students go back to School. We have eleven new STEM lessons, which include a special Minecraft world that was developed by the American Beekeeping Association's Kids and Bees Program. This Minecraft world will introduce children to honeybees and their pollination. They include new mobs such as bees and foxes, honeyhives and honey blocks, as well as an improved library of lesson plans with learning activities that are tagged to make finding lessons much easier.



How do I obtain Minecraft Education Edition for Chromebooks



Users of Chromebook, iPad, Windows, and Windows will be automatically upgraded to the latest Minecraft: Education Edition. Mac users will need to install it manually. Visit the Help Center for everything you should know about getting started with Minecraft Education Edition for 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 collaborate with their peers on PCs or iPads, for instance. If you'd like to deploy Minecraft: Education Edition to an array of managed Chrome devices, check out this Chromebook deployment guide.



You already have Minecraft Education Edition access in the event that your school is licensed with Microsoft 365 for Education (A3 and A5) Minecraft: Education Edition is licensed via yearly subscriptions that are purchased from the Microsoft Store for Education via volume licensing agreements as well as through partner resellers. Logging in requires a Microsoft account. However we are working to enable users to login using an account with a Google account.



Teachers who are trying Minecraft Education Edition for the first time on Chromebook can begin with online trainings, beginner lessons and onboarding materials.



Minecraft for Remote and Hybrid Learning



Minecraft: Education Edition is an online game-based learning platform that helps students develop essential 21st-century skills such as coding and problem-solving. There are hundreds of lessons aligned to standards such as design challenges, design problems, and STEM curricula available online and in-game. Teachers can also utilize the flexible templates to create their own learning activities. In a time when being connected to the classroom is of utmost importance, Minecraft supports collaboration and engaging student-led learning. To download lesson tools for special occasions and other resources for remote and hybrid learning using Minecraft Education Edition go to our page for distance learning.



Teachers work hard to create inclusive classrooms. This is difficult when students have to adjust to learning at home, away from the familiar and social school environment. FELA.LONDON Minecraft: Education Edition supports social-emotional learning by providing students and educators alike the chance to interact with one another through games and collaborate on projects.



"We've created new connections with students during this remote learning time," says James Protheroe an Welsh educator and Minecraft Mentor. "They're cooperating in new ways, and it's strengthening the bonds between teachers and students. Minecraft helps them make sense of what's happening. They can share their thoughts and their reasoning, relieve stress, and learn in a safe environment that is safe.



Over 115 countries have thousands teachers using Minecraft: Education Edition to help inspire students to study STEM by telling stories, and solve problems. There are numerous online trainings for professionals and peer support. Certified Minecraft Mentors (MIEEs), and Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts, (MIEEs), provide support to peers in teaching Minecraft and classroom management. Through features such as in-game coding, multiplayer, and Immersive Reader, Minecraft: Education Edition presents an unique learning experience that meets students in a familiar game environment, with engaging learning content and opportunities to express their creativity.



Minecraft: Education Edition is committed supporting teachers and students using the platforms as they transition to new ways of teaching and learning. The Chromebook release extends access to Minecraft: Education Edition to many more classrooms and homes all over the world and brings the power of games-based learning and magic of Minecraft to teachers, students and families in the moments that matter most.


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