{"id":39210,"date":"2018-08-10T16:28:33","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T16:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/?p=415473"},"modified":"2018-08-10T16:28:33","modified_gmt":"2018-08-10T16:28:33","slug":"bring-microsoft-technology-to-your-classroom-with-these-free-online-sessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2018\/08\/10\/bring-microsoft-technology-to-your-classroom-with-these-free-online-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring Microsoft technology to your classroom with these free online sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9385\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/bring-microsoft-technology-to-your-classroom-with-these-free-online-sessions.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Want to get started with Microsoft in the classroom? We\u2019ve pulled together a list of upcoming training sessions hosted by <span>Microsoft Learning Design Specialists Troy Waller &amp; Megan Townes. In these session you will get to know how you can make the most of Microsoft in your classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Tuesday 4th September 2018, 8:00-9.30PM AEST<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This online workshop is aimed at educators for whom Office 365 is relatively new and who are looking to implement solutions to classroom problems right away. It is designed to give educators an understanding of how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-au\/education\/products\/office\/default.aspx\">Office 365<\/a> can provide the right environment for better learning outcomes. Educators will learn to become more innovative with cloud-based tools, regardless of the device they use. We will explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-au\/education\/products\/office\/default.aspx\">Office 365<\/a> through hands-on activities that will introduce educators to Office Online and OneDrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This workshop will be facilitated by Microsoft Learning Design Specialist Troy Waller.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Register now: <cite><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/getting-started-with-office-365-registration-48795432452\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/getting-started-with-office-365-registration-48795432452<\/a><\/span><\/cite><\/p>\n<p>Monday 17th September 2018, 8:00 pm \u2013 9:30 pm AEST<\/p>\n<p>Minecraft: Education Edition is an open-world game that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive environment where the only limit is your imagination. Students can play in a secure environment along with their classmates, collaborate on projects, and record and reflect on their learning within the game. This workshop is designed specifically for K-12 teachers who would like to introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/\">Minecraft: Education Edition<\/a> into their classroom. Learning objectives: Participants will learn why Minecraft enhances learning experiences for both students and educators. Explore digital resources available to educators. Learn about the unique features of <a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/\">Minecraft: Education Edition<\/a>. Tour through a world demonstrating curriculum applications of the game.<\/p>\n<p>This workshop will be facilitated by Microsoft Learning Design Specialist Megan Townes.<\/p>\n<p>Register now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/getting-started-with-minecraft-registration-48796774466\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/getting-started-with-minecraft-registration-48796774466 \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tuesday 2nd October 2018, 8:00 pm \u2013 9:30 pm AEST<\/p>\n<p><span>Microsoft\u2019s mission is to empower all people and all organisations to achieve more. The classroom is no different. Microsoft Windows and Windows-based applications like Office, together with other assistive technologies, offer features that make computers easier to use for everyone \u2013 giving teachers the opportunity to provide personalised learning, and students an improved experience and equal opportunity in the classroom. Join our session to\u00a0see how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-au\/education\/buy-license\/right-device\/default.aspx\">Windows 10<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-au\/education\/products\/office\/default.aspx\">Office 365<\/a> can transform students\u2019 educational experience and personalise learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This workshop will be facilitated by Microsoft Learning Design Specialist Troy Waller.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Register now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/creating-an-inclusive-classroom-with-microsoft-technologies-registration-48796816592\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/creating-an-inclusive-classroom-with-microsoft-technologies-registration-48796816592<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Monday 15th October 2018, 8:00 pm \u2013 9:30 pm AEDT<\/p>\n<p><span>Learning is more powerful and dynamic with tools that are already right in front of you \u2013 and it\u2019s up to educators to impress this on students in the classroom. With Microsoft <a href=\"https:\/\/products.office.com\/en-au\/onenote\/digital-note-taking-app\">OneNote<\/a>, educators can create digital notebooks that support academic standards and education outcomes across disciplines and tasks, such as writing, reading, mathematics, science, history, CTE, and elective courses. Students may use <a href=\"https:\/\/products.office.com\/en-au\/onenote\/digital-note-taking-app\">OneNote<\/a> across content areas and grade levels, and use <a href=\"https:\/\/products.office.com\/en-au\/onenote\/digital-note-taking-app\">OneNote<\/a> to compile and organize unstructured information, research, and content. <a href=\"https:\/\/products.office.com\/en-au\/onenote\/digital-note-taking-app\">OneNote<\/a> also supports research, collaboration, information management, communication, note taking, journaling, reflective writing, and academic requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This workshop will be facilitated by Microsoft Learning Design Specialist Megan Townes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Register now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/getting-started-with-onenote-registration-48796971054\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/getting-started-with-onenote-registration-48796971054<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Monday 15th October 2018, 8:00 pm \u2013 9:30 pm AEDT<\/p>\n<p><span>OneNote Class Notebooks have a personal workspace for every student, a content library for handouts and a collaboration space for lessons and creative activities. It is designed to help teachers and lecturers save time and be even more efficient with their classes. This workshop will introduce teachers to the basic features of Class Notebook and allow time for exploration to get hands-on with ideas and examples for classroom use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This workshop will be facilitated by Microsoft Learning Design Specialist Troy Waller.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Register now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/getting-started-with-class-notebook-registration-48797026219\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/getting-started-with-class-notebook-registration-48797026219<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Monday 12th November 2018, 8:00 pm \u2013 9:30 pm AEDT<\/p>\n<p><span>How do we support teachers and students who are challenged to learn in an increasingly collaborative and mobile environment? Microsoft <a href=\"https:\/\/products.office.com\/en-au\/microsoft-teams\/group-chat-software\">Teams<\/a> creates an ideal digital hub for teachers to deliver instruction, enhance learning, and interact in a rich and engaging online space. Participants will engage in a series of immersive learning activities that will build a strong understanding of how to use Microsoft <a href=\"https:\/\/products.office.com\/en-au\/microsoft-teams\/group-chat-software\">Teams<\/a> to improve collaboration with colleagues and meet the learning needs of their students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This workshop will be facilitated by Microsoft Learning Design Specialist Megan Townes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Register now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/getting-started-with-teams-registration-48797109468\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/getting-started-with-teams-registration-48797109468<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Remember to follow our social channels for live streams as well as updates on upcoming events and training sessions;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MSAUedu\/\">Facebook<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/msauedu\">Twitter<\/a>. Alternatively if you\u2019re looking for the Right Device for your classroom, you can see our future ready solutions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-au\/education\/buy-license\/right-device\/default.aspx\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.msdn.microsoft.com\/austeachers\/2018\/08\/10\/getting-started-with-microsoft-in-the-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">post<\/a> was originally published on this <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.msdn.microsoft.com\/austeachers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">site<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to get started with Microsoft in the classroom? We\u2019ve pulled together a list of upcoming training sessions hosted by Microsoft Learning Design Specialists Troy Waller &amp; Megan Townes. In these session you will get to know how you can make the most of Microsoft in your classroom. 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