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Minecraft: Education Edition is Available on Chromebooks for Back To School

As schools across the globe prepare for Back to School and transition to remote, hybrid and in-person learning models educators are using Minecraft Education Edition to keep students connected and engaged. As part of our mission to assist teachers as well as students and families through this exciting 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 wondering when the platform would be made available to Chromebooks. We are glad to welcome educators using Chromebooks into the world of Minecraft and our global teaching community in partnership with the Google Education team!



This release of Minecraft Education Edition also includes new features for users on every type of device that include Chromebooks, Windows, Mac and iPads. These features allow for hybrid and remote learning in preparation for Back to School. We have 11 new STEM lessons, including an exclusive Minecraft world designed in conjunction with the American Beekeeping Federation's Kids and Bees Program. Just say yes This Minecraft world will introduce children to honeybees and their pollination. These include new mobs such as bees, foxes blocks, and beehives as well as a better lesson library that includes tags for learning activities that make it easier to find lessons.





How to get Minecraft Education Edition for Chromebooks

Users of Chromebook, iPad, Windows, and Windows will automatically be upgraded to the latest version of Minecraft: Education Edition. Mac users will need to install it manually. For more information on Minecraft Education Edition on Chromebook, visit the Help Center. The Chromebook version of Minecraft: Education Edition has the same features as the other versions. Students can collaborate on Chromebooks or iPads. This Chromebook deployment guide will guide you through the process of installing Minecraft: Education Edition on a group of Chrome devices.



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



Educators trying Minecraft Education Edition for the first time on Chromebook can get started here with online trainings, starter lessons and onboarding resources.




Minecraft for Remote and Hybrid Learning




Minecraft Education Edition is an educational game that helps build key 21st-century skills like coding and problem-solving. There are hundreds of standards-aligned lessons, design problems and STEM curriculum that can be found online and in-game. Teachers can also utilize the customizable templates to design their own learning activities. Minecraft encourages collaboration and student-led learning in a period when staying connected to the classroom can be of great importance. Visit our distance learning page to download lesson toolkits and other resources for hybrid and remote learning using Minecraft Education Edition.



Teachers strive to create inclusive classrooms, which can be difficult when students have to adapt to learning at home, away from the routine and social school environment. Minecraft Education Edition allows educators and students to interact in-game and collaborate on projects.



"We've created new relationships with students in this remote learning time," explains Welsh educator and Minecraft Mentor James Protheroe. "They're cooperating in new ways, and it's enhancing the relationships between students and teachers. Minecraft is helping students understand what's happening. They can share their thoughts and reasoning reduce stress, and learn in an environment that is secure.





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Teachers from more than 115 countries use Minecraft: Education Edition to inspire their students to learn STEM by telling stories, look into the past and tackle problems. Professional development and free online trainings are available as well as certified Minecraft Mentors and Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEEs) provide assistance to teachers using Minecraft and classroom management. Minecraft Education Edition provides an exceptional learning experience. It includes in-game coding, multiplayer and Immersive Reader. Students can play in a familiar and comfortable environment that provides them with engaging learning content and the chance to be creative.



Minecraft: Education Edition is dedicated to supporting teachers and students who are using the platforms as they move to new ways of teaching and learning. Chromebook users can access Minecraft Education Edition in many more homes and schools around the world. This lets students, educators, parents, and families to enjoy the interactive learning and fun that Minecraft can provide when it's most important.


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