Tag: Inclusivity

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Watch WE Day Aug. 17 at 8/7c on ABC

by Microsoft Education Team Posted on

Get ready to be inspired and to inspire your students to do good. Invite your friends and families to join me and millions of Americans on August 17 to watch WE Day on ABC, a celebration of the transformative power of young people. Microsoft is proud to support WE’s mission to empower youth to create a positive impact at home and around the world through... Read more

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Ensuring inclusive learning for all your students

by Barbara Holzapfel, General Manager, Microsoft Education Marketing Posted on

Today, Microsoft joins in marking the seventh Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a day dedicated to raising awareness around accessibility in the digital world. I feel it is critical that we all take a moment to look beyond our personal experiences and consider what more we can do to make all students feel confident and in control of their learning. We must recognize... Read more

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Join the #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet for inclusive classrooms and accessibility on May 15

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The world around us isn't built for just one person. Whether it's represented by the concrete ramp added to a curb outside, or by the subtitles on our screens, we acknowledge the experience of others when we reshape our everyday environment to make it more inclusive. Our next #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet will consider that accessibility in the digital world and how modern tools can... Read more

Discover Microsoft Education tools to create more inclusive classrooms with free SETC webinars on May 9, May 14 and May 15.

Free online events on reimagining accessibility and creating more inclusive classrooms this May

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With May 17th marking the seventh Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we all have an opportunity to raise awareness around accessibility in the digital world. In honor of this day and to help create more inclusive digital environments, register today to watch a short film on May 17th and discover modern approaches to reimagining accessibility. The film features IT... Read more

Save the date for our next Tweetmeet on October 17.

Making inclusive and accessible classrooms for students: Learn from the #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet on Oct. 17th

by Microsoft Education Team Posted on

With more educators and students relying on technology to support them in their everyday lives, careers and aspirations, we have a great opportunity to build tools and techniques that work for every person. After all, unlike outdated buildings that require renovation to introduce ramps or elevators, modern teaching doesn't predate current understanding of accessibility and... Read more