Is Minecraft the Ultimate Educational Tool?

Here's an idea: a PBS show that examines the connections between pop culture, technology, and art.

Season 2013 Episode 5 | 5m 56s

Some experts have brought Minecraft into the classroom, allowing teachers to customize lessons and students to engage with concepts in new ways. And while educational games aren't new, Minecraft has some unique advantages that could usher in a new direction in education. In the future, students across the world may spend their class time punching trees.

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