How to Choose Gaming Headsets for Minecraft's Education Edition

Classroom gaming headsets are in high demand. How do you decide which gaming headset to purchase? Fortunately, there some great “convertible” options designed for classroom use when gaming programs are being utilized and even when they’re not.

Gaming Headset Options

Why are  gaming headsets more costly? Most gaming headsets include detachable inline gaming controls, premium surround sound, separate game and audio chat, and cushioned ear cups that diminish external distractions. USB plugs are standard for gaming headsets and increase the price per unit for inclusion of the complex USB wiring technology. Some headsets offer multiple plugs for connection to a wider range of PC’s, laptops, tablets and devices.

Some great gaming headset options that won't break the bank include the AVID AE-75, Califone 4100-AVT, ThinkWrite TW220, HamiltonBuhl WSP2BK, and Andrea Communications NC-455VM. All can be used for educational gaming and regular classroom use (e.g., language learning software, listening labs, video editing and testing).

Minecraft Features

Utilizing gaming headsets that are specifically designed for classroom use will maximize the options and features offered in the Minecraft: Education Edition. Some of these features include:

Classroom Mode allows educators to manage world settings, communicate with students, give items to students and teleport them in the Minecraft world. It displays a map view of the Minecraft world, a list of all the students in the world, a set of world management settings and a chat window. There is even a Minecraft clock to show time of day in the world. Classroom Mode offers educators the ability to interact with students and manage settings from a central user interface.

The Education Edition also includes leads and horses, additional player skins, pistons and the remainder of Redstone functionality, plus an updated user interface.

Lesson plans, starter worlds and tutorials are accessible at education.minecraft.net, as is the Minecraft Mentors program, a community for educators who use Minecraft.

If your school site or classroom is considering adopting the Minecraft: Education Edition for game-based learning, make sure to research gaming headset options that are designed for classroom use, maximize your investment, and offer multi-purpose utilization. To learn more about gaming headsets for the classroom, simply contact us and we’ll be happy to answer all of your questions.