Minecraft Education Edition: Historical Overview

Minecraft Education Edition: Historical Overview

Learning Objectives

Identify key historical milestones in Minecraft Education Edition's development; Understand the significance of its availability on various platforms; Describe the role of organizations in its distribution in China.

What do you already know about Minecraft Education Edition?

Minecraft Education Edition's development and full release

Fully released on November 1, 2016; Expanded to iPads in September 2018; Released for Google Play compatible ChromeOS devices in August 2020.

Expansion to iPad and ChromeOS devices

Expanded to iPads in September 2018; Released for Google Play compatible ChromeOS devices in August 2020.

Operational changes in China and introduction of Minecraft Education Personal

Initially operated by JD.com in China; Transitioned to Youdao in 2023; Preview of Minecraft Education Personal for Android and Windows devices in China in 2023.

Which devices did Minecraft Education Edition expand to in 2020?

1. Android and iOS
2. Windows and Mac
3. Xbox and PlayStation
4. iPads and Google Play compatible ChromeOS devices

When was Minecraft Education Edition fully released?

1. 2023
2. September 2018
3. November 1, 2016
4. August 2020

Definition List

Minecraft Education Edition: A version of Minecraft designed specifically for educational purposes with features tailored for classroom use. Beta Test: A period where an application is tested by users while it is still in the development phase to identify any bugs or improvements needed. JD.com: A Chinese e-commerce company that operated Minecraft Education in China until January 2022. Minecraft Education Personal: A preview of the educational platform made available for Android and Windows devices in China by Youdao in 2023.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.