Getting a slight head start on February 8th’s Safer Internet Day 2022, Microsoft and Mojang have unveiled a new world for Minecraft: Education Edition that aims to teach kids about staying safe online. The new single-player world, called “CyberSafe: Home Sweet Hmm,” is described as an hour-long way for kids ages 7-12 to learn about online safety and privacy, as well as the basic concepts behind having a digital identity, through a series of in-game activities. .

According to Microsoft, the “Home Sweet Hmm” title carries a double meaning, as it’s both similar to the sound that Minecraft’s non-speaking villagers make and it illustrates the scenario’s key tenet: to “Stop and think before you click.
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