What is MinecraftEdu?
Minecraft is a custom version of the popular Minecraft game designed specifically for students (and teachers) with many extra features that support learning through the game. MinecraftEdu has world-building tools that make it simple to try our site's activities as well as create your own.
What does it do?
MinecraftEdu provides an extra level of modification and set-up for students who are new to Minecraft as well as the more experienced users. It provides customization options not found in the base game and provides tutorials for modification to use in your own activities. Some of the features of the mod are listed on the developer's website, and can be found below:
- Includes an expansive Tutorial World to introduce new players to the game.
- All special features are accessible through easy-to-use in-game menus
- You can change your name pick a gender, and change their skin while playing.
- Ability to save and load worlds and activities.
- Run a custom server for you and your classmates.
- Create un-passable boundaries.
- Teleport, give items, and allow flying for yourself at any time.
- Change the time, weather and game modes on the fly.
Why are we using it?
The MinecraftEdu mod allows your teacher to make necessary changes for using the game in the classroom. Sometimes students can get distracted with other parts of the game or maybe they don't always have enough of the blocks they need. This mod helps your teacher set up the game exactly how they need to for your class.
Where can I find more information?
The developers of MinecraftEdu have created a wiki repository for information on using Minecraft in the classroom. The wiki provides information on purchasing and installing the software, as well as providing tutorials if you need help.
The MinecraftEdu wiki can be found here.
The MinecraftEdu wiki can be found here.
Where can I get it?
MinecraftEdu has a licensing agreement worked out with the developers of the base version of Minecraft to sell the game at a reduced price to schools. However, as of this moment you cannot buy the mod for your own use at home. If you know of a teacher who would like to buy the game for his or her classroom, please direct them to the site here.
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated in any manner with the makers of Minecraft or MinecrafEdu and does not benefit directly or indirectly with any sales of the software.