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Microsoft Partners in Learning
Melanie Wiscount2011 Microsoft Partners in Learning
US Innovative Educator Winner & Global Forum Educator
US Innovative Educator Forum
Global Forum
US Innovative Educator Forum (IEF)
• Submit an application highlighting a project• Use Microsoft software or tools• Create VCT (Virtual Content Tour)• Criteria:
– Knowledge Building & Sharing– Learning Extended Beyond the Classroom– Collaboration– Use of Technology for Learning
– Development of 21C skills
How Do You Get Involved?
• Microsoft Office• Movie Maker• Windows Live Skydrive• Photosynth• Bing• Bing Maps• Microsoft Mathematics• Microsoft Tag• Photo Collage• Montage• Kinect• Kudo• Visual Basic• Expression• Live@edu
• Encarta• Skype• Mouse Mischief• Windows Live• Sharepoint/SQL Server• Outlook Express• Paint• Windows Media Player• Photostory• Internet Explorer• Auto Collage• Wordpress• One Note• Live Messenger• Lync
• Meeting, Networking & Sharing with Teachers
• Technology Training• Destination Visits/Tours• Keynote Speakers• Learning Excursions• Showcasing your Project to
Judges, Microsoft Staff & Teachers (1 day)
• Award Reception & Dinner
What Does the IEF Itinerary Include?
2011 IEF
Media Attention• Microsoft • t|h|e Journal• Wall Street• New York Times• PR Newswire• Harrisburg Patriot
News• Lebanon Daily News• Blogs
US Innovative Education Forum 2011 Winners
• July 30 – August 1, 2012 in Redmond, Washington
• Application window will open by January 2012• Microsoft Partners in Learning Facebook page• Microsoft Partners in Learning Webpage – new
look in January 2012• TeachTec – Microsoft Partners in Learning Blog• 2011 Statistics –
– Received over 700 applications– Chose 78 projects to compete at US IEF– Selected 9 projects went onto Global Forum
2012 US Innovative Educator Forum?
What is the Global Forum?Same as US Innovative Education Forum but...
Bigger!
Better!
Richer!
What is the Global Forum?
Global Forum Statistics• 750 educators (teachers, Pathfinder &
Mentor Schools, administrators)• 70 countries• 130 competing projects• USA Team – 13 members – 10
projects– 1st & 2nd places in four criteria– Educators Choice– Learning Excursion Educators Choice Team
4200 pcs. of fruit!
What is Involved for Entry?• Submit questionnaire highlighting your IEF
project• Create VCT (Virtual Content Tour)• Criteria:
– Knowledge Building & Critical Thinking– Learning Extended Beyond the Classroom– Collaboration– Innovation in Challenging Contexts– Cutting-Edge Use of Microsoft Technology for Learning
– Development of 21C skills
• Meeting, Networking & Sharing with Teachers
• Destination Visits/Tours• Keynote Speakers• Learning Excursions• Regional Dinner• Showcasing your Project to Judges,
Microsoft Staff & Teachers (3 days)• Award Reception & Gala• Meeting National & International
Educator Leaders
What Does the GF Itinerary Include?
Meeting Education Leaders
teach.gov
Global Forum Winners 2011• 1st, 2nd & 3rd places in five criteria &
Educators Choice
– 18 projects • Microsoft • New York Times
Global Forum Winners 2011
Global Forum• Microsoft Partners in Learning
Photostream
Why Should You Do It?• Use innovative practices• Have an engaging 21st century project using
Microsoft software or tools• Meeting like-minded educators from across the
nation (or world)
• Celebrates you and your students• Once-in-a-lifetime opportunities• You want to be treated like a “rock star”!!!
History Video Podcast & QR Codes
History Video Podcast & QR Codes
Thank You for Your Interest!Melanie [email protected]
http://www.melaniewiscount.comFollow me on Twitter: @mwiscount
Text mwiscount to 50500
References• Microsoft Partners in Learning YouTube Channel• Microsoft Partners in Learning Flickr Photostream Sets• Images:
– Powerpoint Template - http://www.psdgraphics.com/file/light-blue-background.jpg