Tag: Digital Education

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OneNote Class Notebook and Microsoft Teams for enhanced learning

by Stine Brynildsen, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Teacher Education at Østfold University College Posted on

For years, OneNote Class Notebook has been a vital part of many Norwegian classrooms. When combined with Microsoft Teams, you get a virtual classroom and pedagogical framework that provides many possibilities for teachers and students. Digital competence is an important part of teaching today because we must know how to make good use of such tools. This kind of professional... Read more

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More of your apps from Microsoft Education partners now integrate with and support classroom experiences

by Microsoft Education Team Posted on

Our mission at Microsoft Education is to empower every student to achieve more. As we continue to deliver classroom-tailored solutions for Office 365 Education and Windows 10, we are excited to see even more of our partners supporting that cause seamlessly. This post provides a sample of independent partners now available for use in conjunction with Windows 10, Office 365 and... Read more

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Hacking STEM: Introducing Hands-on Hacks for Your Classroom

by Lindsay Bayne Posted on

To engage the leaders of tomorrow, teachers need access to the right materials today. These materials need to be easily obtainable, affordable and reflect the academic standards that bring real-world scenarios into the classroom. Microsoft has created Hacking STEM, a monthly resource devoted to helping teachers modernize their current STEM curriculum through inquiry and... Read more

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One hour could kick start your students’ coding

by Microsoft Education Team Posted on

How many people write code worldwide? During Computer Science Education Week, from Dec. 5 to 11, there will be many millions. They’ll be all ages, they’ll code in more than 45 natural languages, and they’ll do their coding from over 180 countries as they participate in the fourth annual Hour of Code. The founders of Hour of Code, tech entrepreneurs Hadi and Ali... Read more

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Seeing really is believing with PowerPoint Designer and Morph

by Microsoft Education Team Posted on

Whether you teach math, science, history or English, there’s no overlooking the impact strong visuals can have on a classroom. Captivating images, graphics and motion effects give life to the material in ways that students find more engaging, more memorable and, quite simply, more fun. Today, two new PowerPoint tools, Designer and Morph, are making it easier than ever... Read more

Accommodations versus modifications in an inclusive classroom

Accommodations versus modifications in an inclusive classroom

by Robin Lowell Posted on

As a special education teacher, I am constantly trying to create an environment for my students with learning differences that is personalized, differentiated and yet as close to their peers’ experience as possible. In this inclusive classroom, all students work and collaborate throughout the day as much as possible. This takes planning, tools and creativity. When I work... Read more