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Microsoft is helping teachers use Minecraft as a learning tool for kids

on Jun 30, 2015 | 0 comments

By John McCarthy

Minecraft, the block-based, world-building game, is looking to position itself as a learning aid to further cement its use in schools.

Widely loved by kids, Minecraft, which is the third best selling video game of all time, playable across a host of devices including PCs, mobile and gaming consoles, is looking to train teachers in the use of the game.

Following Microsoft buying over Minecraft-developer studio Mojang for $2.5bn last September, under the new leadership the company is looking to gamify education and provide teachers with creative methods of engaging children.

A statement from the firm reads: “Minecraft in education is Read full story ›

Source: The Drum