Minecraft: Education Edition now Available On Chromebooks
Just right in time for students to go back to school, Microsoft is bringing the education version of its blocky video game Minecraft to Chromebooks.
The game will be available on Monday, Minecraft: Education Edition for Chromebook includes the same features as the Windows, iPad and Mac versions of the game, including multiplayer across platforms, the company said. The education-focused version is designed to assist teachers in teaching everything from science engineering, technology, and math (STEM), to language, history, and art. According to Microsoft the game has been licensed by thousands across 115 countries.
Microsoft announced that the latest version of the game is now available for Chromebooks. It also features new STEM lessons and a "special Minecraft world" created by the American Beekeeping Federation's Kids and Bees Program.
Minecraft: Education Edition for Chromebook requires an Microsoft Account to login. The game is licensed by schools via Microsoft 365 for Education. However, the company said that it is working on allowing users to log in with an account on Google Account.
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