Here's the most important Education Edition features:
- Classroom Mode: Provides educators with a specialized interface to manage and guide students' gameplay.
- Code Builder: Allows students to learn coding through block-based or text-based programming languages like MakeCode or Python.
- NPCs (Non-Player Characters): Teachers can add NPCs to act as guides, offer instructions, or provide information.
- Camera and Portfolio: Students can take in-game screenshots and save them to a portfolio to document their learning.
- Chalkboards: Different-sized chalkboards can be placed to give instructions or provide details in the game world.
- Immersive STEM Learning: Lessons cover subjects like chemistry, physics, and environmental science with dedicated lesson plans.
- Chemical Compound Creator: Allows players to combine elements and create over 30 different compounds.
- Element Constructor: Helps students learn the basics of chemistry by creating elements from protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Lab Table: Students can create new items through chemistry experiments.
- Secure World Border: Teachers can define world boundaries to control how far students can travel.