Minecraft Education Launches Cyber Safe: Good Game Ahead of Safer Internet Day

Roundup Wednesday 07/February/2024 10:36 AM
By: Times News Service
Minecraft Education Launches Cyber Safe: Good Game Ahead of Safer Internet Day

Observing Safer Internet Day on 6 February, Xbox is thrilled to announce that Minecraft Education is launching Cyber Safe: Good Game, the third addition in its immersive,safety-themed learning worlds.

Through unique scenarios and challenges, this one-hour story-based adventure helps players understand the responsibilities, tools, responses, and strategies that enable healthy online interactions, collaboration, and rewarding digital experiences. Players will learn to navigate through common situations and emotions encountered online – and of course, keep the fun in gaming!

Please find the Xbox Wire blog announcement here, which includes a trailer and imagery to get a good look at the game. Feel free to also visit Minecraft Education to learn more about its game-based learning approach, global impact and insightful stories from the community.

Microsoft is also recognizing Safer Internet Day with the release of its annual Global Online Safety Survey. Our survey found increased use of generative AI technology brings excitement and more youth are talking to their parents about online risks; while greater awareness of safety features and tools is also needed. Full findings can be explored in Microsoft’s On the Issues blog, which includes the new Microsoft Family Safety Toolkit to support families as they navigate online environments together.