Microsoft in the Classroom

Professional

Development

Catalogue

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Introduction

In this new century, powerful advancements in information technology are transforming education on a global

scale.

More than 23 million K-12 students worldwide

now have 24 hours a day, seven days a week

access to their own laptop, and the numbers are

growing exponentially. That reality can offer

extraordinary possibilities for young learners, yet

it can create enormous challenges for the school

systems working to break free of antiquated

models for delivering education.

More than 20 years ago, Microsoft saw the possibilities of 1:1 learning and has been working with education

leaders and consultants around the world to capture that learning; to help policy makers, school leaders, and

educators get the most from their technology investments.

Use this guide to find out more about each of the offerings available. Workshops can be customised based on

context and need.

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Professional Development

During times of scarce resources and increased accountability, leadership must strike a balance between

operational excellence and strategic relevance. It is no longer acceptable to be “good enough.” Educational

institutions need to demonstrate to all stakeholders that the ideal future is a more engaging, efficient, and

prosperous one. Strategic planning that aligns policy stakeholders with this transformative vision of education can

be a key driver of future economic success.

Microsoft, working with international educational experts, provides workshops that help policy makers develop,

refine, and get to a shared educational vision that supports new initiatives, policies, and reforms.

Professional Development

Course description Format Online Workshop

Train

the

Trainer

21st Century Learning Design (21CLD)

21CLD uses a research-based methodology to help

educators enhance current lessons, and create new

ones that elicit 21st century skills in students.

2 day workshop or a

series of webcasts

Peer Coaching Training

This in-depth workshop instructs state, regional, and

district trainers on how to prepare educator-leaders to

become peer coaches.

Delivered in a 3 day

workshop, with

follow up online

sessions

Technology Enriched Instruction (TEI)

TEI was designed to help college and university faculty

to develop competencies that will enable them to plan

systemically for the selection, utilization, and

evaluation of technology tools and resources in a

pedagogically appropriate manner.

1 day workshop

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Embedding Technology in the Classroom

Educators today have a tremendous opportunity to reach students more effectively by extending personalized

instruction with new technology and ways of working together. By utilizing resources and participating in the

workshops now available through Microsoft in Education, you can learn in a way that works for you.

Embedding Technology in the Classroom

Course description Format Online Workshop

Train

the

Trainer

Digital Literacy

This curriculum helps educators develop and

demonstrate a fundamental understanding of

computers and productivity software. A Digital

Literacy test with certificate of successful completion

is offered www.microsoft.com/digitalliteracy

This content is

offered online, or

can be downloaded

for offline use.

Teaching with Technology (TwT)

This curriculum helps educators develop a deeper

understanding of how technology can enhance the

teaching and learning experience.

TwT is study material for taking the Microsoft

Certified Educator Exam.

www.mseducatornetwork.com

Online

Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) Exam

A valid and reliable measurement of educator

competencies as indicated in the UNESCO ICT

Competency Framework for Teachers, Technology

Literacy approach.

www.mseducatornetwork.com

Duration varies,

undertaken in

testing center

Tablet School

Introduction to Windows 8; Windows 8 Survival Skills;

Windows 8 Apps Discovery Time; Workflows for

Student Project work; Marking and Giving Feedback

on a Tablet.

Delivered by Design | Learn | Empower

1 day workshop

Windows 8 for Teachers

Navigating and personalising; finding, using and

evaluating apps; creating, combining and sharing

content; using apps with desktop applications; apps

for teachers; learning and teaching examples. Use

OneDrive in a web browser to edit and collaborate on

documents at the same time and improve teacher

productivity and version control.

2 hour workshop

Apps for Learning

Explore the Windows Store and discuss apps in the

context of the classroom. Discover top apps rated

highly by other educators for their learning potential.

2 hour workshop

An Introduction to Surface Pro 3

This short workshop will provide attendees with an

introduction to the Surface Pro 3 – the large screen

tablet that can replace your laptop. Attendees will

explore how the Surface Pro 3 combined with Office

apps and digital ink is the optimal technology

platform to support student learning and creativity.

All attendees will work on a Surface Pro 3 device

during this workshop.

2 hour workshop

Bringing Literature to Life with Windows 8

Make annotations on e-books and share with the

class, use dictionary and translation apps side-by-side

with text to explore meaning. Use mind mapping

apps to sketch out important scenes. Research, plan

and collaborate in OneNote and create a narrative

presentation in video or animation apps.

2 hour workshop

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Office 365 – Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device

Enable staff collaboration for curriculum planning,

help manage version control of important policy

documents, and enable students to work together

and comment on each other’s work. Share calendars,

news, homework tasks, resources and videos in class

and department sites.

2 hour workshop

Office 365 and ‘The Future is Wild’

A cross-curricular digital storytelling project. Students

are presented with the task and assessment rubric in

‘The Future is Wild’ project site on Office 365. In

groups, students research a topic using web resources

and apps, collaborating in OneNote. Each group

plans, scripts and creates a video (live action,

animation, digital or mix) using their choice of apps,

full applications and peripherals. Final videos are

published and shared on Office 365 and peer-

reviewed according to the assessment rubric.

2 hour workshop

Steps for Success with Office 365

In this workshop we will show you how Office 365 can

be personalised to meet your school requirements.

We will cover site structure, templates for sites,

managing permissions, personalisation, sharing with

other schools and parents.

2 hour workshop

Exploring OneNote for collaboration, planning,

research and assessment

Discover how Microsoft OneNote can be used to

collaborate, research and create learning experiences.

Create a notebook, section, pages and set up a

collaborative workspace. Sync notebooks between

users, import files, and create audio and video

recordings to give feedback. Use OneNote with a pen

on a touch enabled tablet to create Khan Academy

style videos.

2 hour workshop

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Teaching Maths over and over again… in less time

than before

Recording lessons for reuse and repetition, OneNote

and Office 365 for lesson sharing, OneNote for note-

taking and homework, student use of OneNote and

Community Clips to demonstrate understanding of

mathematical working, award winning Windows Store

apps for maths.

2 hour workshop

21st Century Science Lesson on Photosynthesis

From planning, to learning and teaching, through to

reflection and assessment. Science specific apps,

interactive eBooks, OneNote for collaborative

planning and note taking, Office365 for student

discussions and sharing.

2 hour workshop

Windows 8 and Office 365 Overview

Explore new ways to integrate technology in the

classroom for enhanced teaching and learning.

Discover some of the new features of Windows 8 and

Office 365 in an educational context. Get some hands

on workshop time with Windows 8 devices.

2 hour workshop

The Flipped classroom

This one day hands on course will follow the following

flow of learning:

Introduction to Flipped Classrooms

Questioning the Flip

Strategies for Flipping

Tools for Flipping

Flip away

Planning for flipping

Delivered by Design | Learn | Empower

One day workshop

Resources, Programs and Communities

Community Australian Teachers Blog

Australian Education Blog

Microsoft Educator Network

Microsoft Australia Education website

Sign-up for Microsoft monthly e-newsletter

Professional Learning Programs Microsoft in the Classroom

Expert Educator Program

Microsoft IT Academy

Microsoft Software and Services for Schools Surface Pro 3

Office 365 for Education

Sway

Microsoft IT Academy

Microsoft in the Classroom - Experiential workshops

Office Mix Plug-in

OneNote Setup Tool for Teachers

Project to a Wireless Display with Miracast

Apps Australian Teachers Blog

Win 8 Apps on Pinterest

Windows Apps Store

Office 365 Office 365 for Education

Mosaic Live Tiles

OneNote Class Notebook Creator

Tool to import Google Docs/Drive and Box content

into Office 365

BYOD BYOD Advice for Schools

The right devices for school

Intel BYOD Support Portal for Parents

21 Steps to 21st Century Learning (AALF)

Professional Learning and 21st Century Skills 21st Century Learning Design

21st Century Learning Design App

Microsoft School Research Tool

Amanda Frampton Professional Learning

Design Learn Empower Professional Learning (Pip

Cleaves)

Standout Education (Steven Payne)

Expanding Learning Horizons Professional Learning

(Rowena Ulbrick)

Research Microsoft Innovative Teaching and Learning Research

Sharon Oviatt Research - The Design of Future

Educational Interfaces

The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard

The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard presentation

(Travis Smith, Microsoft Australia)

Microsoft in Education Transformation Framework

Deployment Guides, IT guidance BYOD Deployment Guide

Screenbeam Pro Wireless Receiver

Download Windows 8.1 Update

Windows deployment Guides for Education

O365 Guides