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Minecraft: Education Edition

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Minecraft education edition

Minecraft is already supporting thousands of educators in over 100 countries. It offers educators a transformative way to engage students using gaming - and ignite their passion for learning.

  • Student engagement
  • Collaboration
  • Creative exploration
  • Tangible learning outcomes
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Why should you use Minecraft in the classroom?

98%

of teachers surveyed cited problem solving as the top skill their students learn from Minecraft.1

71%

of teachers using digital games reported improvement in student numeracy and computational thinking.1

40%

of jobs in growth industries require soft skills.1

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Immersive Stem Learning

Through project-based lessons, students build critical 21st century skills like collaboration, creative problem solving and digital citizenship.

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Classroom-Friendly Features

A set of tutorials and game features brings subjects to life in Minecraft: Education Edition and supports educators in classroom management and formative assessment.

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Creativity and Innovation

From computer science to mixed reality, Minecraft: Education Edition provides endless opportunities for exploration, storytelling and digital learning.

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Find stories from the classroom, explore Minecraft features and lesson tips and find updates from teachers. Keep up to date with Minecraft: Education editions by subscribing to their newsletter.

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Things you need to know

  1. Source: How Can Minecraft Be Used As an Educational Tool (Jun 21): Read article.

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