Microsoft EduCast Webinars

In this segment of the October Educast, award-winning science teacher, author, and researcher Steve Martin on how teaching and innovation can come together to advance students’ skill sets in the most effective and engaging way

In this segment of the October Educast, In this hear from Kathy Schmit describe how she has used technology to help her students compete at the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championships.

Find out how teacher and Microsoft expert educator, Robin Lowell, is using 1:1 learning and Lync to break down physical and mental barriers in learning at the Washington State School for the Blind.

Find out more about this monthly Microsoft live webinar series dedicated to educators globally.

Pamela Livingston, provides tips and techniques for implementing 1:1 learning in your classrooms successfully

This session will focus on new trends and developments in flipped learning. Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams co-founders of Flipped Learning will present their thinking.

Learning with tablets and other mobile devices is dramatically changing how children learn. Learning is more self-directed, there is an increase in exploration, and collaboration. The focus is on the 21st century higher level skills and thinking that students will need in the work force.

There are so many ways tablets can help you in your classroom. We will present practice tips and trick that highlight tablets and their uses in the classroom.

Finding Windows 8 apps is not difficult. Finding Windows 8 education apps is slightly more challenging. Finding good Windows 8 apps that students and teachers love that is another matter. Come and join our experts to find out which apps are the best for your classroom and why. This webinar will discuss: • Why apps work in the classroom • What kids get out of it • How should you find and integrate apps in your class • The best Windows 8 apps

Finding Windows 8 apps is not difficult. Finding Windows 8 education apps is slightly more challenging. Finding good Windows 8 apps that students and teachers love that is another matter. Come and join our experts to find out which apps are the best for your classroom and why. This webinar will discuss: • Why apps work in the classroom • What kids get out of it • How should you find and integrate apps in your class • The best Windows 8 apps

Technology and the skills needed to survive in the workforce continue to evolve at an ever increasing pace. Students today require skill sets that are dramatically different from what was needed to secure jobs 10 or 20 years ago. In this session we will focus on the following: • What are the key skills needed in the workforce? • How has it evolved in the past 10 years? • Why a capacity to learn is more important than knowing • How modern social learning leads to shared positive interdependence where knowledge is co-constructed around objects of inquiry. • How modern inquiry-based learning follows a non-linear path when solving complex problems.

Net. Digital Citizenship is about what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. It covers issues ranging from online etiquette, e-safety and issues around bullying and how to good online behaviors. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology that is very necessary for our modern day student. Teachers and educators need to integrate Digital Citizenship into their classrooms and curriculum. Come and join us for this incredible dialogue from experts around the world.

This session is brought to you by Microsoft, TakingITGlobal, Teach Anti-Bullying and the European School Net. Digital Citizenship is about what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. It covers issues ranging from online etiquette, e-safety and issues around bullying and how to good online behaviors. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology that is very necessary for our modern day student. Teachers and educators need to integrate Digital Citizenship into their classrooms and curriculum. Come and join us for this incredible dialogue from experts around the world.

It's been a while since the very first 1-to-1 program in Australia, (1990), U.S.'s Anytime Anywhere Learning in (mid 1990's), One Laptop Per Child (mid 2000's) and many school and district initiatives. We've learned a lot, experienced success and made mistakes. This session brings together major thought leaders in 1-to-1 from the U.S., the UK and Spain to propose 1-to-1 - The Next Wave. We'll briefly describe the previous waves and why we propose it's time to reflect, rethink and refresh. Join Lord Knight, Neus Lorenzo, Leslie Wilson and Pamela Livingston at (date, time - adjusted for time zones) will share their ideas and invite your questions. If you now have or are considering 1-to-1 learning, it will be worth your time to attend.

It's been a while since the very first 1-to-1 program in Australia, (1990), U.S.'s Anytime Anywhere Learning in (mid 1990's), One Laptop Per Child (mid 2000's) and many school and district initiatives. We've learned a lot, experienced success and made mistakes. This session brings together major thought leaders in 1-to-1 from the U.S., the UK and Spain to propose 1-to-1 - The Next Wave. We'll briefly describe the previous waves and why we propose it's time to reflect, rethink and refresh. Join Lord Knight, Neus Lorenzo, Leslie Wilson and Pamela Livingston who will share their ideas and invite your questions. If you now have or are considering 1-to-1 learning, it will be worth your time to attend.

Join this great dialogue on the 5 best strategies every 21st century learner needs to succeed in school and in the workplace. Why a capacity to learn is more important than knowing. Topics covered will be: • How to remove the roadblocks to learning • 3 Steps to understanding everything you read • Best Study Skills for 21st century learners • Technology strategies that enhance learning During the webinar, three Amazing Grades books will be given away to the first three attendees asking questions. Amazing Grades. Amazing Grades is a worldwide goodwill book with 101 authors from 13 countries around the world and includes a special bonus chapter by Nasha Fitter, Worldwide Lead of Education for Microsoft.

Join this great dialogue on the 5 best strategies every 21st century learner needs to succeed in school and in the workplace. Why a capacity to learn is more important than knowing. Topics covered will be: • How to remove the roadblocks to learning • 3 Steps to understanding everything you read • Best Study Skills for 21st century learners • Technology strategies that enhance learning During the webinar, three Amazing Grades books will be given away to the first three attendees asking questions. Amazing Grades is a worldwide goodwill book with 101 authors from 13 countries around the world and includes a special bonus chapter by Nasha Fitter, Worldwide Lead of Education for Microsoft.

Our use of technology in schools to date is too often predictable and simply applied in ways that aim to improve our current practice, rather than genuinely transform it. This Virtual University looks at how we use technology from the perspective of the Modern Learner, which provides a better understanding of how they learn, and most importantly the implications for teachers.

Our use of technology in schools to date is too often predictable and simply applied in ways that aim to improve our current practice, rather than genuinely transform it. This Virtual University looks at how we use technology from the perspective of the Modern Learner, which provides a better understanding of how they learn, and most importantly the implications for teachers.

For educators and school leaders who are interested in becoming a Microsoft Innovative Educator - Expert or a Microsoft Mentor School, we invite you to attend an online introduction webinar. The webinar will include a program overview, member benefits, timeline and more information on how to prepare and be successful in your application to be a Mentor School or an Expert Educator.

Applications are currently open for the Microsoft Innovative Educator — Expert; and the Microsoft Mentor School Program. As a member, participants will become part of an exclusive one-year program recognizing pioneer educators and school leaders who are using technology to transform education. This elite community will connect with other school leaders and educators from around the world. Application deadline is September 30, 2013. School leaders and educators who are selected will also have the opportunity to attend the Partners in Learning Global Forum, our premier event bringing together more than 600 of the most innovative educators, school leaders, education leaders, and government officials from 80 countries.

For educators and school leaders who are interested in becoming a Microsoft Innovative Educator - Expert or a Microsoft Mentor School, we invite you to attend an online introduction webinar. The webinar will include a program overview, member benefits, timeline and more information on how to prepare and be successful in your application to be a Mentor School or an Expert Educator.

Applications are currently open for the Microsoft Innovative Educator — Expert; and the Microsoft Mentor School Program. As a member, participants will become part of an exclusive one-year program recognizing pioneer educators and school leaders who are using technology to transform education. This elite community will connect with other school leaders and educators from around the world. Application deadline is September 30, 2013. School leaders and educators who are selected will also have the opportunity to attend the Partners in Learning Global Forum, our premier event bringing together more than 600 of the most innovative educators, school leaders, education leaders, and government officials from 80 countries.

Research shows that innovative teaching practices, combined with ICT access are two key factors that lead to students' acquisition of 21st century skills. But how do we scaffold professional development in a way that supports teachers on that path of innovation to integrate ICT into their daily practice?

Research shows that innovative teaching practices, combined with ICT access are two key factors that lead to students' acquisition of 21st century skills. But how do we scaffold professional development in a way that supports teachers on that path of innovation to integrate ICT into their daily practice?

This session looks at how schools can very simply teach non cognitive skills of self-management to students to improve academic outputs, so the students want to work to achieve rather than the teachers do the learning for them. This follows new academic research which shows that non cognitive skills drive academic performance. Chris will demonstrate some simple tools to get students to improve and also talk about how to get your school's message across more effectively.

This session looks at how schools can very simply teach non cognitive skills of self-management to students to improve academic outputs, so the students want to work to achieve rather than the teachers do the learning for them. This follows new academic research which shows that non cognitive skills drive academic performance. Chris will demonstrate some simple tools to get students to improve and also talk about how to get your school's message across more effectively.

How should the design of school facilities respond to the need for a 21st century learning environment? What does the research say about the connections between cognitive learning and the built environment? How can the design of schools encourage new ways of teaching and learning and meaningfully integrate Information and Communication Technologies? How can architecture empower teachers to work collaboratively to create inter-disciplinary, project-based and experiential learning opportunities for students? This Virtual University will present background material and reference a series of specific case studies to answer the above questions.

How should the design of school facilities respond to the need for a 21st century learning environment? What does the research say about the connections between cognitive learning and the built environment? How can the design of schools encourage new ways of teaching and learning and meaningfully integrate Information and Communication Technologies? How can architecture empower teachers to work collaboratively to create inter-disciplinary, project-based and experiential learning opportunities for students? This Virtual University will present background material and reference a series of specific case studies to answer the above questions.

Have you ever wondered what new learning opportunities are offered by some of the latest technologies on the market? How can they increase the productivity in the classroom while making learning fun? What are some innovative ways you can run your back office in order to become more efficient in understanding students outcomes and what they want to learn? We will look at real world examples and explore what is out there - from gadgets to cloud computing to software to games.

Have you ever wondered what new learning opportunities are offered by some of the latest technologies on the market? How can they increase the productivity in the classroom while making learning fun? What are some innovative ways you can run your back office in order to become more efficient in understanding students outcomes and what they want to learn? We will look at real world examples and explore what is out there - from gadgets to cloud computing to software to games.

Microsoft Partners in Learning celebrates the world's most innovative educators and school leaders for using technology in the classroom in ways that build 21st century skills at the Global Forum. The 2012 Global Forum took place in Prague, Czech Republic and brought together more than 500 of the most innovative educators from 75 countries. At the event, Partners in Learning announced the educators and learning activities that won best practices awards at the Global Forum. All of the learning activities were reviewed by an international panel of educators using a 21st century skills rubric. On this Virtual University, some of the winning educators will be presenting their projects to you.

Microsoft Partners in Learning celebrates the world's most innovative educators and school leaders for using technology in the classroom in ways that build 21st century skills at the Global Forum. The 2012 Global Forum took place in Prague, Czech Republic and brought together more than 500 of the most innovative educators from 75 countries. At the event, Partners in Learning announced the educators and learning activities that won best practices awards at the Global Forum. All of the learning activities were reviewed by an international panel of educators using a 21st century skills rubric. On this Virtual University, some of the winning educators will be presenting their projects to you.

The intersection of technology, pedagogy and 21st century skills is not crossed easily or gracefully by many teachers. This session introduces a research based professional development program that provides a practical and collaborative framework for teachers to integrate technology with advanced pedagogy in ways that develop learners 21st century skills. 21 CLD emerged from the global Innovative Teaching and Learning (ITL) Research project, which provides evidence that when teachers design innovative learning experiences, students can and do develop the 21st century skills they will need for life and work. Teachers and schools in over 10 countries are now using the 21 CLD approach, working together to dramatically advance teaching and learning.

The intersection of technology, pedagogy and 21st century skills is not crossed easily or gracefully by many teachers. This session introduces a research based professional development program that provides a practical and collaborative framework for teachers to integrate technology with advanced pedagogy in ways that develop learners 21st century skills. 21 CLD emerged from the global Innovative Teaching and Learning (ITL) Research project, which provides evidence that when teachers design innovative learning experiences, students can and do develop the 21st century skills they will need for life and work. Teachers and schools in over 10 countries are now using the 21 CLD approach, working together to dramatically advance teaching and learning.

Is your vision for your school in line with your plans for the next 2 to 5 years? Are you able to lay out a plan that can be sustained over time? Has your plan been clearly communicated to those who have an investment your school and do they understand your ideas? In this Virtual University we will discuss these challenges and share with you best practices on how to effectively communicate your vision.

Microsoft Office 365 provides our schools and educators with powerful communication, collaboration, and document creation services that help them do more and ultimately improve student outcomes. This service allows our schools and educators to connect to the cloud from any device thus helping them realize the potential of anywhere learning. Through Exchange, SharePoint, and Lync educators can now access their emails, assignments, and calendars from anywhere. This week's VU will provide demonstrations and deeper explanations of the many benefits of Office 365 and how it Office 365 can reshape your classroom.

Microsoft Office 365 provides our schools and educators with powerful communication, collaboration, and document creation services that help them do more and ultimately improve student outcomes. This service allows our schools and educators to connect to the cloud from any device thus helping them realize the potential of anywhere learning. Through Exchange, SharePoint, and Lync educators can now access their emails, assignments, and calendars from anywhere. This week's VU will provide demonstrations and deeper explanations of the many benefits of Office 365 and how it Office 365 can reshape your classroom.

Virtual Universities (VU) are our key element for learning and sharing together. We run each Virtual University twice, in an endeavour to provide a convenient time for all schools across many time zones to attend; you may choose which one best suits your availability, but normally, the schools across Europe, Central and Middle East, and the United States, and South America attend the first at 6 am US Pacific time, and schools across Asia, and the Pacific attend the second at 5 pm US Pacific time.

Virtual Universities (VU) are our key element for learning and sharing together. We run each Virtual University twice, in an endeavour to provide a convenient time for all schools across many time zones to attend; you may choose which one best suits your availability, but normally, the schools across Europe, Central and Middle East, and the United States, and South America attend the first at 6 am US Pacific time, and schools across Asia, and the Pacific attend the second at 5 pm US Pacific time.

Our use of technology in schools to date is too often predictable and simply applied in ways that aim to improve our current practice, rather than genuinely transform it. This Virtual University looks at how we use technology from the perspective of the Modern Learner, which provides a better understanding of how they learn, and most importantly the implications for teachers.

Our use of technology in schools to date is too often predictable and simply applied in ways that aim to improve our current practice, rather than genuinely transform it. This Virtual University looks at how we use technology from the perspective of the Modern Learner, which provides a better understanding of how they learn, and most importantly the implications for teachers.

In order for students to be prepared for college and career in the 21st century, schools and districts must adopt and implement a vision that provides the outcomes necessary for success. Ken Kay, CEO of EdLeader21 and founding President of the Partnership for 21st Century, will lead a presentation about 21st century education, building the 4C's (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity) into K-12 education, and how it relates to current education trends.

In order for students to be prepared for college and career in the 21st century, schools and districts must adopt and implement a vision that provides the outcomes necessary for success. Ken Kay, CEO of EdLeader21 and founding President of the Partnership for 21st Century, will lead a presentation about 21st century education, building the 4C's (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity) into K-12 education, and how it relates to current education trends.

Microsoft Partners in Learning celebrates the world's most innovative educators and school leaders for using technology in the classroom in ways that build 21st century skills at the Global Forum. The 2011 Global Forum took place in Washington, D.C., U.S.A., and brought together more than 500 of the most innovative educators from 75 countries. At the event, Partners in Learning announced the educators and learning activities that won best practices awards at the Global Forum. All of the learning activities were reviewed by an international panel of educators using a 21st century skills rubric. On this Virtual University, some of the winning educators will be presenting their projects to you.

Microsoft Partners in Learning celebrates the world's most innovative educators and school leaders for using technology in the classroom in ways that build 21st century skills at the Global Forum. The 2011 Global Forum took place in Washington, D.C., U.S.A., and brought together more than 500 of the most innovative educators from 75 countries. At the event, Partners in Learning announced the educators and learning activities that won best practices awards at the Global Forum. All of the learning activities were reviewed by an international panel of educators using a 21st century skills rubric. On this Virtual University, some of the winning educators will be presenting their projects to you.

After a just over a year of working together, we wanted to finish this phase of our time together with a Virtual University that reflected on what it takes to not only create a culture of innovation, as most of have successfully done, but sustain and grow as a natural function of ongoing continuous improvement. As we discussed repeatedly, an innovation culture is not about short-term projects, but rather long-term impact; it's not about change for its own sake, but change that underpins a shared vision: and it's not about technology for its own sake, but rather for what it now makes possible for learners. This Virtual University will review our key learnings for the year, with Travis Smith from Expanding Learning Horizons focusing on the most critical of those around sustain innovative classroom practice. Finally several of our schools will share their experiences in being able to sustain an innovative culture within their schools, which is greater than any one individual leader, policy or project

After a just over a year of working together, we wanted to finish this phase of our time together with a Virtual University that reflected on what it takes to not only create a culture of innovation, as most of have successfully done, but sustain and grow as a natural function of ongoing continuous improvement. As we discussed repeatedly, an innovation culture is not about short-term projects, but rather long-term impact; it's not about change for its own sake, but change that underpins a shared vision: and it's not about technology for its own sake, but rather for what it now makes possible for learners. This Virtual University will review our key learnings for the year, with Travis Smith from Expanding Learning Horizons focusing on the most critical of those around sustain innovative classroom practice. Finally several of our schools will share their experiences in being able to sustain an innovative culture within their schools, which is greater than any one individual leader, policy or project

We all know that integrating technology into teaching and learning is critical for successful 21st Century Learning. And it takes great leadership to make that culture change happen. For this reason we are working with Professor Michael Fullan and you are invited to attend this workshop. Participants in this workshop will learn that schools must focus on what happens between workshops'. Focus on a small number of goals, zero in on instructional capacity, develop leadership, and have schools learn from each other. Emphasis is on changing culture and whole system reform.

We all know that integrating technology into teaching and learning is critical for successful 21st Century Learning. And it takes great leadership to make that culture change happen. For this reason we are working with Professor Michael Fullan and you are invited to attend this workshop. Participants in this workshop will learn that schools must focus on what happens between workshops'. Focus on a small number of goals, zero in on instructional capacity, develop leadership, and have schools learn from each other. Emphasis is on changing culture and whole system reform.