check before: 2025-01-01
Product:
Minecraft Education, OneDrive
Platform:
Android, Education, iOS, Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
This update includes improvements to OneDrive cloud storage, multiplayer, and coding. It also includes Minecraft features up to version 1.21.5 like Bundles, the Pale Garden biome, and the reorganized Creative Inventory.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-01-04
updated:
2025-01-04
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summary for non-techies**
The "Garden Awakens Update v1.21.5" for Minecraft Education enhances OneDrive cloud storage, multiplayer capabilities, and coding features, while also incorporating elements from Minecraft version 1.21.5, such as Bundles, the Pale Garden biome, and a reorganized Creative Inventory, to improve user experience across multiple platforms.
Direct effects for Operations**
OneDrive Cloud Storage Improvements
Unprepared changes to OneDrive may lead to data synchronization issues, resulting in loss of user files or inability to access shared resources.
- roles: IT Support, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/01/whats-new-in-onedrive-june-2021/
Multiplayer Functionality
Changes to multiplayer features without proper testing could cause connectivity issues, leading to disruptions in collaborative learning experiences.
- roles: Educators, Students
- references: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/minecraft-education-edition-multiplayer
Coding Features Update
Introducing new coding features without adequate training may overwhelm users, resulting in decreased productivity and frustration.
- roles: Teachers, Students
- references: https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/resources/coding-in-minecraft-education-edition
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