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You can do a lot more with Minecraft: Education Edition<\/a><\/strong> in your classroom than you might realize. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve rounded up a special collection of \u201cYou Can\u201d videos dedicated to helping you get the most out of Minecraft\u2019s imaginative 3D worlds and standards-aligned lessons and curriculum.<\/p>

You Can Teach Coding with Minecraft: Education Edition<\/a><\/strong><\/span>Not a computer scientist or new to coding? That\u2019s Ok! Learn how to introduce coding to your students using Minecraft: Education Edition in just a few minutes. Check out more lessons and curriculum here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>

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You Can Navigate Our Minecraft Lesson Library<\/a><\/strong><\/span>Bring your classroom to life with Minecraft: Education Edition. Get started with standards-aligned lessons, tutorials and downloadable worlds available for free on our website. Watch the video, then find a lesson that you can teach<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>

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You Can Create Lessons In Minecraft: Education Edition<\/a><\/strong><\/span>Join our global community of passionate educators to discover the power of Minecraft: Education Edition in your classroom. Meet and learn from fellow educators, gain access to new lessons and teaching resources<\/a><\/strong>, and bring immersive learning to your students.<\/p>

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You Can Document Student Work In Minecraft: Education Edition<\/a><\/strong><\/span>Learn how to use the camera, portfolio, and the book & quill<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>to document work in Minecraft: Education Edition. These tools support formative assessment and help students show evidence of learning.<\/p>

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You Can Manage Classroom Settings In Minecraft: Education Edition<\/a><\/strong><\/span>It\u2019s important to understand how to adjust game settings to suit your teaching needs and classroom environment. Learn how to access and change game settings to support classroom management as you introduce Minecraft: Education Edition to your students. FAQ for game features can be found here<\/a><\/strong>. You can learn more about classroom management tips here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>

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Not already a Microsoft Innovative Educator?<\/em> Join our educator community to connect your classroom with the indispensable tools built into Office 365 Education. Get started today!<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

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