Partners in Learning helps you:

Gain insight
Gain insight
Advanced teaching and learning through research. Create research-driven policy and practices. We provide you with the research based information to help you advance teaching and learning.
For Educators
  • Use global research to share proven teaching approaches and practices that lead to improved student learning experiences.
  • Use resources and technology to personalize the learning experience for every student in your classroom.
  • Share ideas on making learning relevant for students using familiar technology and devices.
 
For School leaders
  • Become a Microsoft Innovative School and attend the Partners in Learning Global Forum. Use our programs and resources to support your educators in creating the ideal learning experience for every student in every classroom.
  • Participate in and use research on the effective use of technology in the classroom to improve learning outcomes.
  • Improve your understanding of technology’s role in the pedagogical approach to curriculum and share with other school leaders.
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  • Innovative Teaching and Learning Research
    A multi year program to investigate factors that promote the transformation of teaching practices and the impact on students’ learning outcomes.
  • Partners in Learning School Research
    A complimentary tool for Educators and School Leaders to measure, track, and share innovative teaching and learning practices.
  • Hot Topics Blogs
    A series of blogs on the topics most important to you like Personalized Learning, Virtual Learning and Leadership, run by leading experts.
Gain insight
Increase capacity
Create content, design curriculum and undertake professional development. We provide you with the tools, resources and activities you need to learn more about how technology plays a role in the advancement of learning in the 21st century.
For Educators
  • Access professional development for pre and in service educators that integrates technology within pedagogy.
  • Become a peer coach and mentor others on innovative uses of technology in the classroom. Why not also find a coach or mentor to help take your professional practice to the next level?
  • Use our free tools and examples to help make planning, research, and communication more effective.
 
For School leaders
  • Access free of charge 21 Steps to 21st Century Training developed by the Anywhere, Anytime Learning Foundation
  • Become a Microsoft Innovative School and attend an in depth training workshop during our Partners in Learning Global Forum, access our Virtual University seminars and get an invitation to the leadership workshop during the BETT Show in London. Connect with fellow school leaders and experts through our Hot Topics blogs.
  • Use our free tools and trainings to better understand and implement management best practices.
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  • Partners in Learning Schools Program
    The Microsoft Partners in Learning Schools Program helps school leaders discover and share best practices to foster a culture of innovation and help students reach their full potential.
  • Virtual University Seminars
    To provide school leaders with skills necessary to lead change, Microsoft offers professional development through live and recorded seminars given by education experts from around the world.
  • Hot Topics Blogs
    A series of blogs on the topics most important to you like Personalized Learning, Virtual Learning and Leadership, run by leading experts.
Gain insight
Connect with community
Create and share innovation. Become part of a vibrant community through our online network and face to face events.
For Educators
  • Use the Microsoft Educator Network to share best practices, lesson plans and content with peers around the world.
  • Work collaboratively, conduct research, and create innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
  • Recognize, celebrate and share your great work through Partners in Learning Forums around the world.
 
For School leaders
  • Share innovative ideas and strategies to catalyze the school transformation process.
  • Connect with peers, policy makers, and leading educators through the Microsoft Educator Network.
  • Discover innovative examples of how schools are using technology to create a competitive advantage.
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  • Higher Education Initiatives
    Learn about Partners in Learning in higher education including Academic Summits, the Teacher Education Initiative, and the Higher Education Consortium.
  • Partners in Learning Global Forum
    The annual Partners in Learning Global Forum celebrates the world's most innovative educators and school leaders for bringing technology to life in the classroom.
  • Teacher Training Programs
    Partners in Learning offers a wide range of professional development opportunities for educators.