eSchool News

JULY 5, 2023

Orlando, Florida – Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today announced the winners of the 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist US National Championship.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Every time I try to leave it, I end up back in January 2023, it was acquired by a company called Bending Spoons, a very reputable software company out of Europe. Microsoft OneNote: Ideal for Education] Now let's talk about Microsoft OneNote. Inside Microsoft Classroom, it's not quite as wiki like as notion.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Microsoft is acquiring DataSense, a data integration platform developed by the company Brightbytes. The post Microsoft Acquires Education Data Platform From Brightbytes appeared first on Market Brief.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you an educator troubled by the looming question of how AI will impact writing instruction? AI is changing rapidly, and you'll want your team to take advantage of this free course from Microsoft today. Look no further. AIforEducators. So sign up today.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

Future of School (FoS) today announced that Microsoft has joined as a partner in the Resilient Schools Project (RSP) to provide access to valuable training sessions from Microsoft Store aimed to support educators with remote and hybrid learning.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 20, 2018

Jeff sits down with Pennsylvania educator, Michael Soskil (@msoskil) to discuss why YOU should participate in this years Skypeathon. The post What makes the Microsoft Education Community so special? Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast. About Microsoft Education.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 20, 2018

Microsoft Education and TeacherCast are proud to present a brand new podcast series, the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert: Spotlight Series featuring innovative educators from around the world. The post Introducing the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert: Spotlight Series Podcast appeared first on TeacherCast.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2020

Two private equity firms are combining three education technology assets into a new company—one that its CEO jestingly likens to a “greatest hits album” of software for higher-ed institutions. At least the company’s name, Anthology , is fitting for that description, says Jim Milton, who will serve as its chief executive.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

K–12 Schools Find Educational Benefits in Cloud-Based Gaming. A majority of educators agree that video games can help K–12 learning. In a recent study from educational nonprofit Project Tomorrow , nearly 62 percent of teachers reported using video games in their classrooms. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 05/15/2019 - 09:59.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We dive deep into teachers' crucial role in driving innovation and improvement in education. He is the author of Iterate: The Secret to Innovation in Schools and Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can’t Transform Education , and the host of the TeachLab Podcast. A New Approach to Educational Innovation. Thanks so much!

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

A video-discussion platform originally started by a University of Minnesota professor to keep in touch with students for a course he was teaching has been purchased by tech giant Microsoft. And it has grown quickly in K-12 and higher education—its leaders say it has 20 million users and has been used in more than 50,000 classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2021

This year’s is a fun “Remember When” edition which will feature 32 scenarios that we educators miss and don’t miss about classroom life before 2020. He is a Makey Makey certified educator, Microbit Ambassador, Microsoft Innovative Educator, and general tech enthusiast.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 13, 2019

The post Is Microsoft Making a Comeback in Education? Is Microsoft making a comeback in education? I brought Leslie to the show to answer the EdTech community’s biggest question, is Microsoft making a comeback in education? Is Microsoft making a comeback? Is Microsoft making a comeback in education?

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Edsurge

MAY 11, 2023

Educators around the world are shifting into learning and organizing mode in response to the release of ChatGPT and other new AI chatbots that have brought a mix of excitement and panic to education. education ministries including those in Brazil, Germany, Kenya, Malaysia, South Korea and the U.K.;

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2020

It’s often said that education is counter-cyclical to the market, especially during times of economic downturns. But not all sectors of the market follow that rule, says Jeff Silber, a managing director at BMO Capital Markets who follows the education industry. The company reported cash and cash equivalent of $151.5

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

It’s terribly confusing, but perhaps no coincidence, that three of the world’s most prominent consumer technology companies—Apple, Google, Microsoft—each boast a “Classroom” tool aimed at K-12 educators and students. So what’s what—and what should educators and administrators know when choosing between the big three?

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2018

On the heels of one another, two tech titans recently announced higher-education partnerships that leverage transcription technology to make educational materials more accessible to a broader swath of learners. On April 5, Microsoft announced a partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2023

Mary Howard, author of Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life: The ChatGPT Guide for Educators shares some quick tips to streamline teacher productivity with ChatGPT. AI is changing rapidly, and you'll want your team to take advantage of this free course from Microsoft today. AIforEducators. So sign up today.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Mark Sparvell cites current research about what students really want in their classroom and how social-emotional learning relates to education technology. Mark has taught both pre-service and post-graduate studies.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As Pearson resumes its education technology investment activity, the publisher is also divesting other edtech assets at the same time. million in two companies: online bootcamp Springboard and Knowledge to Practice, a medical startup. All 16 staff formerly on that Pearson team will make the transition to the new company.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 17, 2020

Take educational technology certifications , for example, which many educators attain not only to keep up with the latest digital tools and learn how to integrate them in the classroom, but also to connect with others for ideas and support in tech-driven teaching strategies.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2020

Take educational technology certifications , for example, which many educators attain not only to keep up with the latest digital tools and learn how to integrate them in the classroom, but also to connect with others for ideas and support in tech-driven teaching strategies.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2020

Take educational technology certifications , for example, which many educators attain not only to keep up with the latest digital tools and learn how to integrate them in the classroom, but also to connect with others for ideas and support in tech-driven teaching strategies.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 5, 2020

Take educational technology certifications , for example, which many educators attain not only to keep up with the latest digital tools and learn how to integrate them in the classroom, but also to connect with others for ideas and support in tech-driven teaching strategies.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 3, 2020

Take educational technology certifications , for example, which many educators attain not only to keep up with the latest digital tools and learn how to integrate them in the classroom, but also to connect with others for ideas and support in tech-driven teaching strategies.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2018

As the debate about children’s screen time continues to rage , a new survey commissioned by Microsoft sheds some light on where parents stand. Sparvell adds that these types of reports also help Microsoft produce content, such as lists of tips for parents. The information also gets passed onto Microsoft’s engineering team.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Learning to make and create can be a challenge but hundreds of educators took the challenge. Aaron is a member of the Microsoft Innovator Educator Expert program, PBS Digital Innovator and All-Star, Skype Master Teacher, and a Minecraft Global Mentor.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 26, 2023

Teachers will always have rostering for free which includes Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams and manual rostering. Teachers have free rostering and can connect with Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, or do manual rostering. So if you complete this form , you can request rostering and see if they have slots open.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

From launching new tablets to virtual-reality curriculum , Microsoft has added plenty to its educational offerings through a series of new product updates and acquisitions over the past few years. DataSense traces its origins to Authentica Solutions, an education data management company founded in 2013.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Most companies know that diversity makes for a stronger workforce, but diversity isn’t the same as inclusivity. Accommodate multiple presenters with an ultrawide 105” screen optimized for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Front Row Staying connected and productive while working remotely involves more than just a virtual meeting.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2021

Instead, we should see it for what it is: the early days of Amazon’s foray into public education. I do not think public education leaders will have much of a choice in whether or not to answer when Amazon comes to knock and deliver. Bezos, more than any other tech entrepreneur, is known to play the long game, masterfully.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Mike Tholfsen’s YouTube channel – great tips for Microsoft products of all kinds! That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours. Never stop learning! Freedom.to.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

Developed in collaboration with researchers at the Harvard School of Education, students read aloud and the tool collects data on fluency and accountability (think words correct per minute and total time read, among others) and a recording and transcript of their reading. in just 5-10 minutes. And my mom was like, No, she talks a lot.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2021

As the acceptance of new types of credentials grows, a number of employers have become learning providers in their own right, in a way that could shake up the broader higher education landscape. In publicly traded online education company 2U’s last fiscal year, “alternative credential” revenue surged 83 percent to $288 million.

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techlearning

AUGUST 23, 2019

Vernier announces its recent partnerships with these top education technology-related companies:

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2019

based think tank Foundation for Excellence in Education, and Boston-based analytics software company Burning Glass Technologies. Its board includes heavyweights in education (former Newark Public Schools Superintendent Chris Cerf and former New York City Department of Education Chancellor Joel Klein), politics (former New Mexico Gov.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2021

He has some interesting reflections on technology’s place in education: Remember the days of Oregon Trail on the old Apple IIe’s or students drawing pictures with Kid Pix. Much has changed since technology has made inroads into education, and much has not. Most companies offer such opportunities.

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