Microsoft has introduced the education edition of its blocky game Minecraft to Chromebooks just enough so that students can return to school.
Available Monday, Minecraft: Education Edition for Chromebook comes with the same features that are available in the Windows, iPad and Mac versions of the game, including multiplayer across platforms, the company said. The version geared towards education is designed to aid teachers in teaching everything from science technology engineering and math (STEM), to language, history, and art. According to Microsoft the program has been licensed by thousands in more than 115 countries.
In addition to coming to Chromebooks, Microsoft said the most recent update to the game features new STEM lessons as well as "a special Minecraft world created with the American Beekeeping Federation's Kids and Bees program."
Minecraft: Education Edition for Chromebook requires a Microsoft Account to Log in. The game is licensed by schools via Microsoft 365 for Education. However, the company said that it is working to allow users to login using a Google account.
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