The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2023

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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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2018

Our mission is to help developers learn to code with the real-world tools of industry.” Another Score for Microsoft GitHub, based in San Francisco, has been in the headlines for another reason: Last week it agreed to a $7.5 billion acquisition offer from Microsoft. Used by more than 28 million developers and 1.5

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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. Of the “Big Five” technology giants, Microsoft has become the most acqui-hungry as of late in the learning and training space.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 6, 2020

Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Cloud computing has become a popular tool for schools in the past several years.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 6, 2020

Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Cloud computing has become a popular tool for schools in the past several years.

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Mark Smithers

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Windows 11, the latest iteration of Microsoft's operating system, is equipped with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities that have the potential to transform the way we interact with our devices. This highlights a growing recognition of the importance of business intelligence and analytics in the industry.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

One of the best pieces of advice regarding managing AI in schools so far came during a conversation yesterday with Melissa Hortman, a senior industry executive at Microsoft, for our sister publication eCampus news , but her advice applies to all levels of education: First, learn how it works.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

And some credit it for helping kick-start a trend—now known as open educational resources, or OER—that has sent shockwaves through the traditional publishing industry. Yet the nonprofit is also developing its own software designed to undercut the courseware industry, charging just $10 per student. colleges use at least one.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Some useful team collaboration tools include: Asana Slack Wrike Lucidspark Microsoft Teams InVision These tools offer something unique, whether it’s helping with project management, communication, visual creation, or whiteboarding. Wrapping up PBL is a powerful teaching method that can help better prepare students for their future.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

The campaign comes as the rapid acceleration of digitization compels all industries to embrace innovation, increasing the importance of coding skills and overall investment in STEM. About.Tech Domains Launched in 2015,TECH is a leading new domain extension for the tech industry.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2023

With ISTE, Digital Promise, OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, the World Economic Forum and many more , these organizations state they are coming together to create policy recommendations, revise the K-12 CS Framework to include AI teaching with AI, and engage diverse stakeholders.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

In most states — 35 of them — manufacturing remains the top industry for workers without a bachelor’s degree , according to the most recent statistics from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce. It makes sense. Another plus: High-quality CTE helps with student engagement and retention. by Joe Marquez.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2022

With over 50 million users worldwide, the Texthelp suite of products includes Read&Write, EquatiO®, WriQ®, OrbitNote®, ReachDeck® and FluencyTutor® which work alongside existing platforms such as Microsoft Office and G-suite, enabling them to be integrated quickly into any classroom or workplace with ease.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 13, 2018

This week the #NYCSchoolsTech Team brought innovative educators a chance to hear directly from “The Big Three: Apple, Google, and Microsoft” (listed alphabetically). C) Microsoft school. While the school used the Google Suite, they did so on Apple devices and with staff and colleagues Microsoft was the primary communication platform.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

ManagedMethods , the leading Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 cybersecurity, student safety, and compliance platform for K-12 school districts, today announced the launch of its Signals student safety monitoring feature. Upon detection, Signals sends alerts to designated school administrators in real-time. About ManagedMethods.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2023

The projected growth of the edtech industry to $605.8 But I’m not referring to Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, quizzes, or virtual breakout rooms. Edtech tools for teachers made mainstream during the pandemic have undeniably enhanced student collaboration and facilitated the creation of more modern learning classrooms.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2022

This year’s 1 3th edition will swamp San Diego’s waterfront for four days and feature 1,000 speakers, including Thomas Friedman and Margaret Atwood, plus the buzziest for-profit companies in our industry. It’s hard to remember now, but many industry colleagues felt edtech was a frothy market in 2017. NYSE: PWSC), Duolingo, Inc.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 21, 2020

Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Cloud computing has become a popular tool for schools in the past several years.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 18, 2020

Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Cloud computing has become a popular tool for schools in the past several years.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2020

Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Cloud computing has become a popular tool for schools in the past several years.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 10, 2020

Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Cloud computing has become a popular tool for schools in the past several years.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2020

Every industry is being transformed by the cloud, and education is no exception,” Dan Ayoub, general manager of Microsoft Education, tells EdTech. Cloud computing has become a popular tool for schools in the past several years.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

See my interview with Microsoft VP Lydia Smyers ) While 69% of consumers prefer the use of chatbots ( Salesforce ), 60% of millennials say they have used chatbots and 70% say they have had a positive experience ( Forbes ). Even moreso, 90% of businesses report large improvements in the speed of complaint resolution using AI Chatbots.(

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

On the cusp of this burgeoning industry is cloud-based gaming, which TechCrunch calls the “new frontier.” But Microsoft ’s Project xCloud may be the furthest along. Today, according to gaming analytics firm Newzoo , the number of gamers has increased to 2 billion worldwide. Video gaming is becoming a $140 billion-a-year business.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

The gaming industry thrived, and educators looked for ways to capitalize on that. 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.

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eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2017

The rise of Chromebooks has also set new industry benchmarks with regards to average device pricing, with prices reaching as low as $120 on certain projects. Despite Chromebook growth, Apple and Microsoft have made product and tool announcements that are more in line with Chromebook offerings.

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techlearning

JULY 25, 2018

Chicago IL – July 25, 2018 – CDI Computer Dealers , a leading provider of technology to schools, has earned an award from Microsoft for deploying more than 1 million OS licenses in North America. CDI’s President, Erez Pikar, accepted the award during the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) Summit in Toronto. assets annually.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2023

Speaking on a panel around credentials of value in higher education , Charisma Edwards, a technology strategist at Microsoft, noted the importance of building mutually aligned partnerships between colleges and employers, ensuring that students have access to the latest career-oriented training.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Microsoft will invest $75 million over the next three years in initiatives to increase access to computer science education for youth. Microsoft’s Satya Nadella made the announcement during his keynote speech at Dreamforce, Salesforce’s annual gathering in San Francisco for its customers and partners.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 20, 2019

The annual event attracts over 16,000 attendees and industry representatives, including teachers, technology coordinators, administrators, library media specialists, teacher educators and policymakers. Jen is also a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Master Trainer and Microsoft Innovative Educator.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Security is top of mind in every industry, especially in education where it’s important to keep our students’ and faculty information safe. This is especially important for schools that also rely on Microsoft Office 365 or other cloud-based SaaS applications for data storage. Data loss from ransomware attacks & other cyber risks.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

First, I’m reading an incredible book that came out during the Pandemic The Future is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Businesses Industries and Our Lives by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler. Must-Read Tech Book. DoInkTweets has some animation apps for making simple animations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

There are many pieces to this learning platform that are unique in the education industry. A PDF program (like Adobe Reader) and Microsoft Word or Google Docs will satisfy most (all?) I can’t list them all, but here are a few I particularly liked: Though online, classes require only basic tech knowledge.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2020

Microsoft Security Intelligence found that 61 percent of nearly 7.7 million enterprise malware encounters reported in the past month came from those in the education sector, making it the most affected industry.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2020

Microsoft Security Intelligence found that 61 percent of nearly 7.7 million enterprise malware encounters reported in the past month came from those in the education sector, making it the most affected industry.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2022

SQL is incredibly popular in several industries, such as finance, music, data analysis, web development, and social media, making it really useful. . If you’re planning to work in cybersecurity or IT, you could get a certificate (Microsoft SQL Certifications) before signing up for college. Filtering database entities.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2023

This highly regarded list puts Intervene K-12 amongst an elite group of companies who have received this distinguished achievement over the years, such as Oracle, Microsoft and Patagonia. This year, Intervene K-12 ranked fourth in the education industry, 18th in the state of Texas and 162nd overall. “To

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