Minecraft Education is a version of the popular video game Minecraft that has been specifically designed for educational purposes. It is a game-based learning platform that allows educators to use Minecraft as a tool for teaching a wide range of subjects, from math and science to language arts and social studies. In Minecraft Education, players can build and explore virtual worlds, collaborate with other players, and engage in a variety of educational activities. The game features a range of tools and resources that educators can use to create custom lessons and activities, such as lesson plans, assignments, and assessments.
Some of the features of Minecraft Education include:
- Code Builder: A built-in tool that allows students to learn coding by programming robots, drones, and other devices in the game.
- Immersive Reader: A tool that uses advanced text-to-speech and language recognition technology to help students improve their reading and writing skills.
- Collaboration Tools: A variety of tools and features that allow students to collaborate and work together on projects and assignments.
Minecraft Education can be downloaded from the official Minecraft Education Edition website, which is education.minecraft.net.
To download the game, you will need to create an account and purchase a subscription. Minecraft Education is available for both Windows and macOS operating systems, and there are also versions available for iPad, Chromebook and Mobile Devices. Once you have created an account and purchased a subscription, you will be able to download the game and install it on your device. The installation process is straightforward and should only take a few minutes to complete.
Minecraft Education is available in the Microsoft Store
Before installing Minecraft Education, ensure these prerequisites are met.
- Your PC must meet the system requirements.
- Users need to have the correct permissions based on the setup and installation method used at your organization.
- If installing the app from the Microsoft Store, all apps must be up to date. Minecraft Education cannot be installed if there are updates pending for other apps.
- From the Apple Products section of the Get Minecraft Education page, select MAC.
- Confirm the location to download the installation file to and click Save. Result: The installation file begins downloading to your Mac.
- After the installation file finishes downloading, open the installation file.
- When prompted, drag-and-drop the Minecraft Education application into the Applications folder. Result: Minecraft Education is installed and ready to play. To open Minecraft Education, locate the application in the Applications folder.