January 19, 2016

Microsoft To Launch "Minecraft Education Edition" For Classrooms This Summer, Following Acquisition Of Learning Game

Screen Shot 2016-01-19 at 9.48.33 AM Microsoft is further expanding on its investment in Minecraft, bought in 2014 for $2.5 billion, by acquiring a learning game called MinecraftEdu for an undisclosed sum. The game, produced by a company called Teacher Gaming LLC, allows teachers to use Minecraft in the classroom, and includes a library of lessons and activities used to teach subjects including STEM, history, language, and art. Read More

Source: TechCrunch