{"id":98600,"date":"2019-08-16T19:12:46","date_gmt":"2019-08-16T19:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/?p=434058"},"modified":"2019-08-16T19:12:46","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T19:12:46","slug":"back-to-school-update-for-minecraft-education-edition-now-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/08\/16\/back-to-school-update-for-minecraft-education-edition-now-available\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-school update for \u2018Minecraft: Education Edition\u2019 now available"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We are excited to bring you the Back to School Update<\/a> for Minecraft: Education Edition, now available for all users. The update was first announced<\/a> at ISTE, and over the past month we ran a beta program to collect feedback from thousands of educators across our global community. This new set of features further supports student-centered learning and improves the in-game experience, just in time for many of you to return to the classroom!<\/p>\n

We have integrated Immersive Reader, added a Single Sign On (SSO) option for one-click authentication, improved the user interface and multiplayer experience with join codes, and more. These features are available<\/a> for download on all Minecraft: Education Edition supported platforms (Windows, macOS, and iPad).<\/p>\n

Windows and iPad users will receive an automatic update at the next login. MacOS users will have to reinstall Minecraft: Education Edition to access the updated version (remember to back up your worlds<\/a>). If you have any issues, please fill out our product feedback form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here is a summary of what the Back to School Update brings to Minecraft: Education Edition:<\/p>\n

Immersive Reader<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Immersive Reader is now integrated<\/a> into Minecraft: Education Edition to support reading and translating in-game text, such as NPC dialogue and boards. The tool offers formatting options for students with learning differences such as dyslexia, and a Picture Dictionary with Minecraft-specific imagery such as \u2018Creeper\u2019 and \u2018Mooshroom\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Improved multiplayer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Students can now invite others to join their Minecraft world using fun join codes. Students must be invited to participate in a multiplayer world, promoting digital citizenship and a smoother user experience. We\u2019ve also made it easier to set and change permissions for how others join your world. Invite others to join as a Visitor or give them full Member permissions to build and create together. Learn how to use multiplayer in our Help Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Single Sign On (SSO)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Users can choose to be automatically logged in based on their credentials, and also sign out at any time and sign in as a different user as needed.<\/p>\n

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Site Map Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A more visual site map helps educators and students find Minecraft worlds in the Library, or navigate to their in-progress worlds.<\/p>\n

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Share Link to Library Content<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve also made it easier to assign or share a link to worlds from within your Learning Management System (LMS).<\/p>\n

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Export as PDF<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Students can now use the export function in the Book & Quill tool to save their work as a PDF. This new feature supports formative assessment, in addition to helping students document and share their work. Learn how to use helpful items like the Camera, Portfolio, and Book & Quill here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As always, we welcome your continued feedback<\/a> and would love to hear how you\u2019re using these new features in your classroom! <\/em>Join our community to earn badges<\/a>, and stay tuned for updates by following us on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Pinterest<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, and signing up for our monthly newsletter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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