![]() ![]() What is Minecraft, and why does this game fit well with classroom use? That is true also in the case of Minecraft: Education Edition, for students at every step of their school career: let’s see its features and its benefits, discovering in the end the newest extension Code Builder. The most important thing, though, is that simulation games develop children’s soft skills, such as sense of self esteem, socialization skills, leadership, team building and problem solving. We already wrote about the benefits of gaming in schools in a previous article, stating that educational video games and simulators teach many technical skills such as algebra, biology, computer programming and flight training. The new extension Code Builder – released in May 2017 – shall inspire students even more. Minecraft is available for Mobile, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.How can a videogame let students learn how to code? The education platform for learning Minecraft: Education Edition can motivate and inspire every student to achieve more, and ignite a true passion for learning. Minecraft: Education Edition is available through licenses for iOS and PC. Teachers can continue to design lessons in creative ways and fill them with important topics while students continue to enjoy the 3D world and find new and creative solutions to lessons in Education Edition, all while progressing through the school curriculum. Teachers and students continue to find success within the worlds of Minecraft: Education Edition thanks to its interactive and completely customizable learning experience. With a growing community of over 7,000 classrooms, students around the world can enjoy learning various subjects in Minecraft: Education Edition such as Math, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, History, Art, and so much more. In the 21st century, there has been a shift in teaching methods as more and more teachers have started to prefer digital teachings as it is more interactive and engaging for students, two things that can greatly improve retention of information. Whether math, computer science, or even history, Minecraft: Education Edition does one thing that conventional teachings methods have struggled with, making the lessons both engaging and entertaining for students. Teachers around the world have noted that by using Minecraft: Education Edition, students are able to stay attentive for longer periods of time and tackle cross-curricular lessons, something that is usually difficult when using traditional teaching methods. During the COVID-19 pandemic, where remote learning became a necessity, Minecraft: Education Edition has proven to be an effective learning method that provides students with the tools necessary to progress in their education from the comfort of their homes. Since its release, Minecraft: Education Edition is actively being used in over 40 countries and has helped millions of students learn and understand topics much faster than conventional teaching methods. The interactive learning method used in Minecraft: Education Edition does not simply teach students about these topics but encourages them to find creative paths towards the completion of tasks, thus improving their knowledge on these topics. This functionality allows teachers to tailor their lessons to teach students particular subjects and focus on certain topics. ![]() They can take pictures using the camera tool to catalog the completion of tasks which can be accessed anytime within that world, and visit links provided by NPCs to give them more information on certain topics. Students have a limited block palette in Education Edition dependent on the lesson plan created by the teacher and must use those blocks, Minecraft’s gameplay mechanics, and collaboration to ensure they complete the set tasks. With the tools available in this edition, teachers can create lesson plans within Minecraft and assign tasks to students while providing detailed explanations through the chalkboard or through customizable NPCs to guide the students through the lesson. As an educational program, Minecraft: Education Edition is dedicated to helping both students and teachers in schools around the world effectively learn and teach respectively. ![]()
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