“Minecraft Education isn’t a plug-and-play solution. It demands planning, training, and reflection. But that effort pays off — because when teachers are confident, students thrive.” Part two of Carinne Collen’s series on Minecraft Education, with six excellent tips for how teachers can set themselves up for success with #MinecraftEdu. https://msft.it/6041tHeBN
Minecraft Education
E-Learning Providers
Redmond, Washington 15,485 followers
Discover limitless worlds of game-based learning in Minecraft.
About us
Minecraft Education is a game-based learning platform set in the Minecraft universe. Unlock new ways to teach across the curriculum, build skills for the future, and inspire creative, inclusive learning through play.
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https://education.minecraft.net
External link for Minecraft Education
- Industry
- E-Learning Providers
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Redmond, Washington
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2016
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What happens when educators are empowered to teach cybersecurity confidently and effectively? 🧠 They bring complex digital literacy concepts to life for their students. 🌍 They connect classroom learning to real-world applications. 🎮 They help students build inclusive digital communities and respond to toxic online behavior. 👩🏫 They implement strategies to engage all learners. 📚 They align instruction to Cyber.org, ISTE, Computer Science Teachers Association , and UNESCO standards. Minecraft Education’s Cyber Training empowers educators to bring cybersecurity into the classroom confidently, creatively, and inclusively. This training is 100% free and takes just 50 minutes to complete. Ready to level up your cybersecurity teaching toolkit? 🔗 Register here: https://msft.it/6042tHmye #Cyber #Cybersecurity #CSEd #DigitalLiteracy
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Kids are using AI every day for everything from homework help to creating art. But are they using it thoughtfully? Are they asking: “Does this answer make sense?” “Where is this info coming from?” “Can I trust what I’m reading?” “What are the limits of AI?” This #HourOfAI season, set aside an hour to help them understand how it works, how best to use it, and why it sometimes gets sidetracked. Teaching children to think critically about #AI doesn’t require a computer science degree. It starts with curiosity, conversation… and maybe a little Minecraft. That’s why Minecraft Education and Microsoft’s Tech for Society team created AI Adventurers, a video series designed to help kids explore the world of artificial intelligence. 🧱 Each episode introduces key AI concepts in a playful, age-appropriate way. 🧠 Companion guides for educators and parents make it easy to lead discussions, whether you’re in a classroom, library, or at home. 🚀 And it all connects to Minecraft Education’s AI Foundations program, which helps students build AI literacy skills through game-based learning. AI is here to stay. Let’s make sure kids are ready to use it safely, creatively, and responsibly. 👉 Watch all four videos, download the guides, and explore the AI Foundations program: http://aka.ms/MinecraftAI #MinecraftEdu #AIinEducation #DigitalLiteracy #EdTech CSforALL Microsoft AI Skills
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Really appreciate how Marion H. is using Minecraft Education to introduce coding to her students with Microsoft MakeCode. You can find the ‘Chicken Rain’ tutorial they’re using right here: https://lnkd.in/gMZs6nx4
"Can we code again???" asked some of my students this week, so we did our lesson on input and output devices and then we coded 'chicken rain' in Minecraft. This is always a great one to have up the sleeve. As you can see by the timer, this was towards the end of the lesson but the engagement and excitement from the students was still high. Did you know that when you follow the tutorial in Minecraft Education to code 'chicken rain': *It differentiates the code (block or python) *It is a reading lesson with comprehension (blocks in the correct order, so the code will work) *It is a spelling lesson (type 'chicken' in the chat) *It is a maths lesson (number of chickens and coordinates) *It sparks problem solving (Is there a 'bug' to 'debug') *It provides leadership opportunities for students to help guide one another. *It sparks curiosity (eg. How do I spell axolotl etc) So many wonderful learning opportunities from this quick tutorial in Minecraft. #computerscience #debug #problemsolving #mathsinminecraft #spellinginminecraft #readinginminecraft #engagedlearners #sparkcuriosity #minecrafteducation #minecrafteducationedition
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“Minecraft isn’t replacing learning – it’s reshaping it” Check out this article from educator Carinne Collen. Not only does it lay out the benefits of Minecraft and game-based learning, it backs it up with a great collection of academic research. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3! https://lnkd.in/gb4Yv48x
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Every Sunday I host a Minecraft Education club with Rachel Conlisk of Creative Active Lives CIC for students that are on the spectrum. This is an absolutely amazing group of young students who constantly amaze me with their creativity, resourcefulness, imagination and humour. We always have an amazing time, and I invariably end up learning new skills! This week we did a little Halloween Hide n' Seek to start, and then did our monthly build battle, Halloween themed! We challenged our group to make something scary, or related to Halloween, and they did not disappoint! Here are some pictures of their truly astonishing (and in many cases terrifying) builds: We had a ghastly Ghast built out of blocks, the Echto 1 from Ghostbusters, a terrifying claw inspired by Stranger Things, the Ghostbuters Firehouse (my wee contribution), a creepy crypt, an eerie grave, the always terrifying Xenomorph from Alien, and perhaps the most terrifying of all, a low signal internet connection!
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Ever wondered what exactly game-based learning is? And isn’t? Ever reached for a concise, research-based way to explain it to others? Check out this infographic from Med Kharbach, PhD. It’s a great starting place for any conversation about the value of game-based learning. #GBL #TeacherTips
Educator | AI in Education Researcher| Instructional Designer | Teacher Training & Professional Development | EdTech & AI Literacy
Game-based learning has been a growing part of educational conversations, yet many teachers still ask: what sets it apart from gamification? The distinction matters. Gamification usually adds rewards like points or badges on top of regular tasks. Game-based learning, on the other hand, reimagines the learning experience itself in game form. The goal is not just to motivate students but to immerse them in meaningful play where learning and doing become inseparable. Think about a classroom where students learn history by role-playing debates between historical figures, or where math unfolds through puzzle-like quests that require teamwork. These moments spark curiosity, promote collaboration, and encourage critical thinking in ways a simple points system can’t capture. The benefits go beyond content knowledge. Students practice soft skills like communication, decision-making, and leadership. They learn through trial and error in safe spaces, with immediate feedback guiding them forward. Platforms like Minecraft Education or even well-designed board games can offer these rich opportunities. Of course, game-based learning has its challenges, designing effective games requires time, creativity, and resources. But when done well, the payoff is significant: deeper engagement, stronger retention, and a classroom culture where learning feels active, social, and joyful. I created this visual summary to break down the essentials of game-based learning: what it is, how it differs from gamification, its theoretical foundations, key benefits, and the limitations teachers should keep in mind. PDF link in the first comment
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When students build, explore, and problem-solve in Minecraft Education, learning comes alive. Stride K12 is harnessing the power of play to spark engagement and deepen learning across their schools. From A to AI, see how educators and students are crafting incredible learning experiences with Minecraft Education: https://msft.it/6044tBvPK #MinecraftEdu #EdTech #StudentVoice
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#MinecraftEdu 101: Minecraft for Educators It’s not hoarding, it’s stacking!
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We've come a long way from "Hey kids, don't click that!" in helping young people understand digital safety. Let's encourage caution, curiosity, and compassion in this AI-powered world. This #DigitalCitizenshipWeek, we’re asking: 🔎How do we teach students to question what they see online? ⚖️How do we foster ethical tech use in an AI-powered world? 🫱🏽🫲🏽How do we build digital citizenship into every subject? These aren’t just tech skills, they’re life skills. How are you building them in your classroom? #Cyber #TeacherTips #MinecraftEdu