# Classroom Collaboration Video Games Minecraft: Education Edition Offers Educators a Fun Resource By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/education-edition References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/minecraft-education-edition-free-trial-being-offered-to-teachers/) & [minecraft.net](https://minecraft.net/en/) It's a constant battle to keep children entertained and learning these days, so Minecraft: Education Edition is programmed to enable children to collaborate with one another in a digital environment. The game is designed specifically for the classroom and makes it easy for educators to [incorporate it into lesson plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narrative-nooks) and daily classroom practices. The game was built on the feedback received from educators and is available for educators on a free trial for them to test it out over the summer break. Minecraft: Education Edition can support a classroom of up to 30 students without the need for a separate server and enables students to work in groups or pairs on projects. The new video game edition is sure to help kids stay attentive thanks to the [interactive design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/familyfunhub). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Classroom Collaboration Video Games:** The trend of using video games to promote collaboration in classrooms is growing. - **Minecraft: Education Edition:** Minecraft: Education Edition is disrupting the traditional methods of in-classroom learning. - **Interactive Learning:** The trend of using interactive gaming to engage students is gaining momentum. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** The education industry can benefit from the use of classroom collaboration video games to revolutionize traditional teaching methods. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry has an opportunity to develop more interactive educational video games that are designed to encourage collaboration and group work. - **Technology:** Tech companies can further expand on the trend of interactive learning by developing new platforms and resources for classrooms to use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Block Game Collaborative Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-collaboration.md) - [Augmented Reality Educational Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-educational-app.md) - [Student-Targeted AI Skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-education.md) - [Compassionate Online Servers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experiencecraft.md) - [Chromebook-Compatible Sandbox Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-1.md) - [Immersive Fighting Math Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karate-math-dojo.md) - [Immersive EdTech Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbox-ar.md) - [Virtual Reality Education Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-education.md) - [Tech-Based Educational Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-7.md)