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Minecraft Launches New World to Teach Kids Online Safety

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By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on February 7, 2022 02:59PM EST Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Gaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming To celebrate Safer Internet Day, Minecraft: Education Edition is launching a new immersive experience to teach kids about internet safety and online threats. The experience is called CyberSafe: Home Sweet Hmm and aims to educate young players about how to protect themselves and their private information while online. You will find the Education Collection on the Minecraft Marketplace starting in March and it will be available for free. Xbox/Mojang In the game, young players will face four main challenges that teach lessons in cyber safety, ranging from protecting their passwords to avoiding scams. The first challenge involves verifying game handles and connecting to the right person. The second teaches kids not to give up login information, the third centers around securing personal information, and the last challenge reminds the player to be skeptical of online deals. Trust is a big factor in the game, and it encourages players to communicate with trusted sources. Players will have access to a Trusted Adult character who advises on what they should do if they get stuck. Xbox states that it hopes this new project starts family conversations about online security. The Xbox brand has been pushing for better cyber security standards in recent years. In 2019, Xbox implemented new chat filters that allow players to filter out harassing messages or remove swear words. The company even established a bounty program to encourage people to look for security weaknesses on Xbox Live. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The 20 Best Free Learning Websites for Kids in 2022 The 17 Best Minecraft Seeds in 2022 How to Install Minecraft Shaders 8 Best Free Online Earth Day Games for Kids How to Play Minecraft Multiplayer The 8 Best Electronic Toys for Kids of 2022 How to Breed Villagers in Minecraft How to Install Mods on Minecraft 5 Best Free (and Fun!) Typing Games for Kids & Adults Why You Play Minecraft? The 11 Best iPad Games to Keep Kids of All Ages Happy The 21 Best Educational YouTube Channels for Kids The 10 Most Fun Online Games for Kids in 2022 Minecraft Review: The Ultimate All-Ages Sandbox The 9 Best Xbox One Kids' Games of 2022 The 8 Best Offline Farm Games of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies