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How one high school became a Minecraft powerhouse

June 24, 2024 by Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat
Minecraft generally does not have set rules or goals--players can use it to tinker, write code, or build a world--even through a school club.
John Dewey High School senior Jayla Mallette had an unusual request for her teacher after 9 p.m. a few months back. She was so excited about a project…
Game-Based Learning

How to use Minecraft Education in your classroom

January 25, 2023 by Laura Ascione
When students use tools they enjoy, such as Minecraft Education, they become more engaged in learning as they show what they know.
It’s easier than you think to begin using Minecraft Education in your classroom. During an FETC 2023 session, technology specialist Kristen Brooks from the Cherokee County School District…
Academic Esports

How Minecraft and agriculture lead to an esports competition

December 7, 2022July 11, 2022 by Molly Burhans, Student, Indiana University & Former Virtual Student Foreign Service Intern, Office of Agricultural Policy, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
Farmcraft teaches students valuable lessons about agricultural sustainability while also offering the chance for engagement and interaction.
Our world is changing around us in so many ways, and the climate crisis is proving to be one of the paramount challenges of the 21st century. As…
Game-Based Learning

Are you teaching with Minecraft and Roblox? You should be

December 7, 2022June 28, 2022 by Laura Ascione
Educators should take advantage of sandbox-style games' popularity and engaging nature as they explore teaching with Minecraft and Roblox.
Millions of students use Roblox and Minecraft to create characters and build entire worlds. As educators search for ways to boost student engagement as they inject real-world relevance…
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New Resources Supporting the Integration of Minecraft: Education Edition into Classroom Instruction Now Available from Discovery Education

May 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff
SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, May 3, 2022) — Discovery Education today announced the availability of a host of new resources ... Read more
Game-Based Learning

How Minecraft leads to engaging play and strong learning

December 7, 2022August 19, 2021 by Erik Leitner, STEM and Computer Science Instructional Facilitator, Broward County Public Schools
Minecraft is more than a popular sandbox game--it offers limitless engaging learning potential for all students.
Of all the tools available to educators today, Minecraft is fast becoming one of the most useful. It may seem strange that we say that about a video…
Classroom Innovations

How to establish international collaboration with esports

August 13, 2021 by Alexander Gibson, Math and AP Computer Science Principles Teacher, William Penn Senior High School, York, Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania school's esports team got a firsthand experience in international collaboration using a familiar tool--Minecraft
As the high school esports club advisor for the William Penn Cybercats, I have had the opportunity to work with my students on some pretty awesome projects. From…
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Free classes and practice problems in over 200 subjects

July 27, 2020 by ESchool News
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Many K-12 schools have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More closings are sure to come. In response, Varsity Tutors, founded ... Read more
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Microsoft extends access to Minecraft: Education Edition and resources to support remote learning

March 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff
As COVID-19 concerns prompt school closures around the world, many educators are turning to remote learning to keep students engaged. ... Read more
Game-Based Learning

Could Minecraft disrupt traditional instruction?

December 7, 2022December 5, 2019 by Chelsea Waite
Minecraft could have the potential to disrupt instruction.
Minecraft, which hit its 10-year anniversary this year, is currently the second best-selling video game ever—only beat out by Tetris. The game is what’s called a “sandbox,” where…
Game-Based Learning

5 ways you can use Minecraft in the classroom

December 7, 2022August 28, 2019 by Laura Ascione
It's easy to start to use Minecraft in the classroom--here, a young student plays Minecraft on an iPad.
By now, pretty much everyone knows what Minecraft is. If you're just joining us, however, here's a summary: Minecraft is a "sandbox" game offering open-ended possibilities for building…
Game-Based Learning

4 benefits of using Minecraft in the classroom

December 7, 2022August 8, 2019 by Chris Drew
Using Minecraft in the classroom can have a number of benefits for students.
When I met Grade 5 teacher Mark, he came to me with an exciting idea: He wanted me to work with him to teach creative writing through Minecraft…
STEM & STEAM

7 ways Minecraft can make learning exciting again

November 27, 2018 by Laura Ascione
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Minecraft has pretty amazing potential as a teaching tool. In general, it promotes creativity and problem-solving as it boost engagement. But it also can improve achievement when confident…
IT Management

Microsoft to launch full version of Minecraft Education on Nov. 1

September 23, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo
Microsoft is finally releasing the full version of Minecraft: Education Edition on November 1, following months of beta testing and ... Read more
STEM & STEAM

5 ways to engage students in real coding this summer (hint: it’s not by playing Minecraft)

June 24, 2016 by Nick Winter
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A coding expert shares how to get students truly invested in computer science that goes beyond drag and drop.
IT Management

Microsoft replacing MinecraftEDU with new education edition

January 20, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo, Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/stephenoonoo' target='_blank'>@stephenoonoo</a>
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Starting this summer, classrooms hooked on MinecraftEDU will be given the option of migrating to a new education-focused Minecraft title, recently announced by Microsoft who has acquired the…
IT Management

Students use coding to build their own Minecraft worlds

March 11, 2015 by By Jon Kelvey, Carroll County Times, Westminster, Md.
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6 Minecraft lesson ideas for your Common Core math class

December 2, 2014December 1, 2014 by Jim Pike
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Last year I taught third-grade math in a whole new way. Combining elements from the wildly popular sandbox game Minecraft, I had students thinking visually and creatively about…
District Management

5 gaming dynamics that truly engage students

November 14, 2018July 7, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>
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Gaming. It’s more than a buzzword in today’s schools, but it still sometimes carries a stigma--is gaming really an effective way for students to learn? The answer, according…
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Minecraft’s potential in today’s classrooms

May 23, 2014May 12, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>
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Gaming is gaining more and more momentum in education, and one of the most popular games today is Minecraft, which educators are using in innovative ways in classrooms…
Featured on eSchool News

Minecraft finds a home in schools

May 12, 2014 by From wire reports
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IT Management

Beyond Minecraft: Games that inspire building and exploration

November 20, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports
The success and popularity of Minecraft in and out of classrooms is no surprise, Mind/Shift reports.
IT Management

Disruptions: Minecraft, an obsession and an educational tool

September 17, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports
If you were to walk into my sister’s house in Los Angeles, you’d hear a bit of yelling from time to time. “Luca! Get off Minecraft! Luca, are…

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