Microsoft Education Resources for K-12

I attended a session Microsoft presentation recently and this is a list of education resources that was shared. I am sure you can find something here that will work for you!

 

Learning Essentials

Learning Essentials for Microsoft Office 2.0 provides education-specific tools for students and educators to get the most out of their familiar Microsoft Office applications.

 

Teacher Tech

Join us each week to get practical tips and information on how to use Microsoft products and technologies in the classroom. Each Webcast is a 40 – 45 minute presentation and demo with a live Q&A session at the end.

 

Education Webcasts

This site is your resource for webcasts, podcasts, and other valuable information to gain insights into how Microsoft and Microsoft Partner solutions can help enable learning in the 21st century.

 

Bing

This is a site that can be used for search. Also great photograph that is updated each day that can be used for opening classroom activities.

 

Microsoft DreamSpark

Program that provides development software, training and support to high school and college students.

 

CareerForward

Introduces students to globalization and career planning.  Highlights how students can be more entrepreneurial.

 

AutoCollage

This site will provide you with info on AutoCollage. If you want download please go to Innovative Teachers Network to get a free download.

 

Digital Citizenship and Creative Content

The Digital Citizenship and Creative Content program is a free, turnkey instructional program. The goal is to create an awareness of the rights connected with creative content.

 

Office OneNote

Download the Teacher Toolkit, try sample notebooks, and watch videos to get started using OneNote.

 

Innovative Teachers Network

Your connection to innovative educators and resources from across the United States and beyond.  Join now and become part of a worldwide community of teacher leaders.

 

Free Posters

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. We think they can inspire even more. You can download and print this poster, or if you send us your name, education institution address, and e-mail address we’ll send you a full-size poster—no charge—for your classroom.

 

Better Together

All the tools educators need, all working together.  Design dynamic lesson plans, create collaborative spaces for students, engage with colleagues and parents, and make quick work of everyday tasks.

 

Education Competencies

View the complete list of competencies, and take the first steps toward incorporating them into your professional development and hiring practices.

 

Microsoft Office Labs

Check out some of the prototype implementations of various ideas the Office Labs team is testing for viability.

 

Test Drive

This site will help you discover new ways of connecting your learning communities. Our goal is to enable learning without limits — anytime, in any place, and at any pace.

 

Organize with Office Tools

Explore the many resources Microsoft Office Online has to offer students, teachers, and parents. Find ideas for managing schoolwork, templates for college planning, writing papers and more. Check out free training courses.

 

Photosynth

Imagine being able to share the places and things you love using the cinematic quality of a movie, the control of a video game, and the mind-blowing detail of the real world. With nothing more than a bunch of photos, Photosynth creates an amazing new experience.

 

WorldWide Telescope

The WorldWide Telescope enables your computer to function as a virtual telescope—bringing together imagery from the best ground and space-based telescopes in the world for a seamless exploration of the universe.

 

Partners in Learning

This site has information on the Partners in Learning projects that can be leveraged by all educational institutions.

 

Microsoft IT Academy

A subscription based training program designed for education institutions.  It offers comprehensive IT training, resources and Microsoft certification opportunities to enhance employability and encourage life long learning.

 

Kodu

Kodu is a new visual programming language made specifically for creating games.

 

Codeplex

Open Source Project Community