Minecraft mods "in a way most people would care to enjoy", or have "bugs that grind the experience to a halt". At "San Jose Mercury News", George Avalos claims that mods are definitely suited for "mainstream enthusiasts", but does warn that precaution must be taken in order to avoid downloading "dangerous and spammy software" when looking for "Minecraft" mods. Avalos also remarks that installing mods will probably require adult attention, even though "Minecraft" typically appeals to children. Minecraft mods "Minecraft" mods are independent, user-made additions and changes to the 2011 Mojang video game "Minecraft". Thousands of these mods exist, and users can
Minecraft mods Microsoft announced a new tool, "Minecraft: Education Edition", which would be designed specifically for classroom use and which would continue on the legacy of "MinecraftEdu" to teach a wide variety of subjects using Minecraft. In "The Parent's Guidebook to Minecraft", author Cori Dusmann denotes that homeschooling and "Minecraft" make for an interesting match, as creating simple mods can be an "illustration of scientific principles," to which homeschooling providers are receptive. The idea of introducing Minecraft into school curriculums was resisted by Tom Bennett, who serves as an adviser to the British government. According to Bennett, Minecraft was a gimmick, and