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Microsoft Eases Personalized Learning and Encourages Future-Ready Skills

EdTech Magazine

By Anthony Newbold A new collaboration tool creates a more on-demand classroom for teachers and students.

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3 Opportunities for education during the pandemic

Neo LMS

The most notable changes are related to applying new teaching methods that speak to students’ interests, using technology to bring quality to under-resourced neighborhoods, and building capacity in educators to teach future-ready skills. Read more: Methods and tools to develop future-ready skills.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

Edsurge

This initial pilot program provided the foundation of district readiness to scale quickly as the interest and need for professional learning grew with the ease of accessibility of Minecraft Education through Microsoft. The program aims to provide students with diverse opportunities and pathways to become future-ready graduates.

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Instructor Spotlight: Tom Driscoll

EdTechTeacher

Before joining EdTechTeacher, Tom served as Digital Learning Director for the Bristol Warren Regional School District, leading their Future Ready Educational Technology initiative and 1-1 device program. Tom provides keynote and workshop services on the following topics [& Many more!]:

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Game On: Teachers Should Continue to Gamify Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

Microsoft purchased “Minecraft,” an immensely popular world-building game, in 2014, and immediately churned out an education edition. Just this February, Microsoft launched a new way to use Minecraft in the classroom by adding a chemistry update. Here's how you can enroll your teachers in a free future-ready teachers badge group.).

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What tools and technology are used for teaching?

eSchool News

Together, these tools form an essential technological toolkit, enriching K-12 teaching and shaping a future-ready educational landscape. Collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and communication platforms like Remind connect educators and students seamlessly. What are the tools of modern teaching?

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Cloud Tech Optimizes Workflow for K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Leaders from many organizations, such as Future Ready Schools , talk about how schools can enable anywhere, anytime learning. G Suite for Education and Microsoft Office 365 are the most recognizable cloud-based systems. Flexibility is one of the biggest benefits associated with moving to the cloud.