Somebody put a school, complete with blackboards - inside Minecraft. Designed specifically for classroom use in supporting existing curriculum goals, Minecraft: Educational Edition lets up to 30 students play in the same world, without the need for a separate server. They can also work in pairs or small groups, meeting in a single world.

Features include a Camera and Portfolio (to collect screen captures for evidence of learning); Non-Player Characters (so a teacher can build in a guide for students to give instruction, or link to outside references); Chalkboards (to give instructions or reminders, in three sizes).

Sample lessons include “City Planning for Population Growth”, “Exploring factors and multiples”, and “Effects of Deforestation.” Learn more at http://www.education.minecraft.net . Release date: September 2016.

Note that you must have an active Office 365 account in order to use this product.