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ISTELive 23: What’s Going On? Some Big Announcements from Microsoft

The CoolCatTeacher

While I wasn't ready last fall to commit (and didn't submit to present anything), I've been using AI in my classroom and kicked off 80 Days of AI (which will be continuing this week), which sparked some conversations with some people at Microsoft and the amazing things they are doing. Important Microsoft Announcements. The Era of AI.

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What is Microsoft Sway?

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Lately, when I join technology education forums, one of the most talked-about webtools is Microsoft Sway. Sway requires a Microsoft account (but not Office 365). Sways are automatically saved, by default to the MS Office account you used for the sign-up. Multiple people can collaborate on a Sway.

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Facebook Seems to Be Adding Video-Course Features. For Edtech, That Raises Old Fears.

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The tech giant Meta, widely known under its previous name Facebook, seems to be eyeing a way to allow users to offer video classes. Since at least last year, Meta has experimented with Facebook Classes, a program designed to make online instruction through its platform smoother. For now, Meta isn’t taking a cut of live events.

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Revolutionizing Classrooms: How Microsoft’s AI is Changing Education

The CoolCatTeacher

It was truly a thrill for me, as a classroom teacher, for Lydia Smyers, the Vice President of US Education for Microsoft, to sit down with me at ISTE. Brought to you by Microsoft, this podcast offers a glimpse into the future of education and an AI-infused landscape where possibilities are endless (and challenges abound.)

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Microsoft, Facebook Join Coalition Pushing for Coding in Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

Frank Smith Hot on the heels of a nationwide plan to bring computer science to more schools, a coalition of more than 60 organizations has formed to lobby for funding and policies for the endeavor.

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The Great Student AI Writing Experiment with Steve Dembo

The CoolCatTeacher

Free AI Course for Educators from Microsoft Microsoft 's Free AI Course for Educators Microsoft has an amazing artificial intelligence course for educators that will help you and your education team have the knowledge you need to understand the best practices for artificial intelligence in schools. AIforEducators. Now that aka.ms/AIforEducators

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New Feature: Buncee Integration with Microsoft Teams

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When it comes to making communication both seamless and fun, Buncee and Microsoft Teams can be a great pair. Teams allows you to integrate with apps you already use, such as Microsoft Word , Excel , OneNote , and of course, Buncee ! Bring Creativity to Classroom Communication with Microsoft Teams.