The education team have had quite a week with our 'Microsoft UK Roadshow' events now in full swing, preparations for Skype-a-Thon and our incredible MIEE community sharing their best practice in the classroom. Let's celebrate our successes from this week and say thank you to our educators who are committed to ensure that every student achieves more!
This week we will focus on:
- Skype-a-Thon
- Microsoft Training Academies
- MIEE Celebration
- Roadshow Events
Skype-a-Thon
With just around 2 weeks before the annual Skype-a-Thon on November 28th-29th, many of our amazing educators are in preparation for the event arranging their global Skype calls.
Have you started planning for #skypeathon yet? Skype Master Teacher & #MIEExpert @Lanny_Watkins shares a few tips on ways to explore the world on Nov. 28-29: https://t.co/ogxxBhUJVz pic.twitter.com/9QEmzba6uZ
— Skype Classroom (@SkypeClassroom) November 8, 2017
If you are interested in getting involved in this year's Skype-a-Thon then visit the Microsoft Educator Community now to find out more and schedule your calls.
Microsoft Training Academy:
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A reminder about our Microsoft Training Academies located around the UK, inclusive of our newly updated London Paddington location at Microsoft. Our Microsoft Showcase schools provide opportunities for you and your staff to go into a Microsoft in the Classroom environment and experience hands on learning in Microsoft Education with a teacher who has first hand experience of using it within the classroom.
Designed with school leaders and educators in mind, the Microsoft Training Academy is an experience that empowers digital transformation within everyday teaching, and at a school or multi-academy trust level. Delivered in person by Microsoft Learning Consultants, sessions in the our MTA's provide hands-on, tailored training on how to best utilise Microsoft technology in education. All attendees are given their own device for the duration of the day, allowing them to explore, collaborate and learn.
Our promise to you will ensure you leave the event feeling inspired to transform your own learning environment and optimize your use of technology. In addition, attendance at any event will give you the opportunity to discuss a FREE CPD session in your own school with a Microsoft Learning Consultant to further empower your own school's Microsoft journey.
Click on the links below to register for the events around the UK:
St Joseph's Primary and Nursery School in Derbyshire
Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick
Ribblesdale High School in Clitheroe
Treorchy Comprehensive School in Treorchy
Our Microsoft Learning Consultants can provide expert advice and training to Microsoft Schools around the UK. If you would like to speak to a Learning Consultant, or even arrange for one to come and visit your school, please email MTAsupport@microsoft.com.
MIEE Celebration: This week we highlight the amazing @Mrs_Stewart2 who attended a Microsoft UK Roadshow event in Scotland and showed great enthusiasm to immediately take away her learning and implement this in the classroom!
Love sharing my love of technology with my colleagues! #MIEExpert https://t.co/Cq5rxN8xbQ
— Mrs Stewart (@Mrs_Stewart2) November 9, 2017
Half hour in @microsofteduk Roadshow and already learned something new and started Mondays @sway! pic.twitter.com/3drkvkuRK0
— Mrs Stewart (@Mrs_Stewart2) November 9, 2017
Roadshow Events:
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Our #MicrosoftEDU UK Roadshow is now under way, with an aim to travel all around the UK over this year! This week we have been in the North at Accrington and Scotland! Take a look at some of the highlights from our Roadshow events this week...
The Educators faces say it all with this one! Using #MixedReality has never been easier with @microsofteduk and #Paint3D in #Windows10 TRY IT NOW! #MicrosoftEd pic.twitter.com/gIiG1XsMsq
— Jose Kingsley (@JoseKingsley192) November 10, 2017
Not just for teachers - today's #MicrosoftEdu Roadshow event at @WhinhillPS sees students tackling STEM with @MSMakeCode and @microbit_edu! pic.twitter.com/k35WE1Ry0v
— Microsoft Education (@microsofteduk) November 8, 2017
@misskmgriffin delivering the first session on the new features in #Windows10 to support in the classroom @microsofteduk @MicrosoftEDU pic.twitter.com/364VLxekPP
— Paul A Edge (@Paul_A_Edge) November 7, 2017
Sign up, come along and unlock your potential of using Microsoft learning tools in the classroom! Take a look at our dedicated Microsoft Educator Community #MicrosoftEDU UK Roadshow page to find events near you now!
So that wraps up this week's Microsoft Edu Moments. If you would like to share your successes and feature in this blog please contact Jose Kingsley via Twitter!