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Microsoft extends access to Minecraft: Education Edition and resources to support remote learning
As COVID-19 concerns prompt school closures around the world, many educators are turning to remote learning to keep students engaged. ... Read more
4 benefits of using Minecraft in the classroom
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…
7 ways Minecraft can make learning exciting again
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…
Microsoft to launch full version of Minecraft Education on Nov. 1
Microsoft is finally releasing the full version of Minecraft: Education Edition on November 1, following months of beta testing and ... Read more
5 ways to engage students in real coding this summer (hint: it’s not by playing Minecraft)
A coding expert shares how to get students truly invested in computer science that goes beyond drag and drop.
Microsoft replacing MinecraftEDU with new education edition
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…
6 Minecraft lesson ideas for your Common Core math class
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…
5 gaming dynamics that truly engage students
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…