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Conversation about integrating gaming into learning

Being a gamer myself…and someone who not only grew up with video games and seen the emergence of games mirroring the emergence of technology…I understand the culture and the environment, and certainly the potential games can have to inspire students and...

Published Thu, Mar 11 2010 08:54 AM by Education Insights

Filed under: gaming, Education, Videos, Technology, Innovation, Trends, Curriculum, 21st century learning, Ribbon Hero, game-based learning, Arizona State University, Adrian Sannier

Challenges with optimizing curriculum for state assessments, grades and competencies

I always enjoy talking to Kurt Madden, and learning more about his progress and vision for Fresno Unified School District . They're making significant strides with regards to the use of technology and its potential impact on student achievement in...

Published Tue, Mar 9 2010 04:12 PM by Education Insights

Filed under: Education, Videos, Curriculum, Workforce Readiness, 21st century skills, assessment, data analytics, competencies, Kurt Madden, Fresno Unified School District

BING Earth Day Photo Contents… For Students!

Bing Is Next Gen Bing Is Now Gellin’ Big Investment, New Game Whatever your interpretation of the name, Microsoft’s Decision Engine is making search fun again with features like visual search, image and video search, and cash back search for shopping...

Published Sun, Mar 7 2010 08:51 PM by It's all about edU

The Microsoft Office: Over Two Decades Of Global Productivity and Innovation

Over two decades ago, Microsoft released its first version of “The Microsoft Office” in 1989. What’s more interesting about that tidbit of history is that the first version of Microsoft Office was for the Macintosh. That’s...

Published Tue, Mar 2 2010 09:18 PM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Microsoft Office, Office 2010, 1989, Macintosh

HP Puts the Finishing Touch On Your Graduate’s Notebook

Recently, I was asked if Microsoft was coming out with a new Tablet PC. Microsoft never stopped making improvements for tablet computing. HP has a new EliteBook to capture the creative needs of most students and faculty. Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 1 2010 08:43 PM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Windows 7, hp, Windows, Tablet PC, 2740p, EliteBook

Windows Phone 7 Series Gets Smart Design

It’s funny when you think about the biggest advancement in popular smartphones in the last four years has been the “cut-n-paste” feature. Wow! That’s it? Is that the best that we can do? I think we can reset expectations for the most intimate and personal...

Published Mon, Mar 1 2010 11:52 AM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Windows, Smartphone, Hubs, Windows Phone 7 Series, Experiences

Good discussions at the U.S. Public Sector CIO Summit

I spent two days this week in Redmond at our 8th annual U.S. Public Sector CIO Summit . I like these annual events because they provide us with the opportunity to deeply connect with customers. I also love them because the event serves as an annual reflection...

Published Sat, Feb 27 2010 02:48 PM by Education Insights

Filed under: Economy, Conferences/Events, Trends, data analytics, Project Natal, PC access, PC aquisition, 1:1 computing, technology access, budgets, learning management systems, U.S. Public Sector CIO Summit, game-based learning, Xbox

Federated I.D. Goes Mainstream

Imagine if you had to acquire a separate driver’s license for each state you traveled in the U.S. What if you couldn’t board a plane for a domestic flight unless you had a license for the state you planned to visit prior to check-in. ...

Published Tue, Feb 23 2010 01:43 AM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Interoperability & Open Source, Identity & Security, SAML, WS-Trust, ADFS, Shibboleth

Microsoft provides access to technology to 1 billion speakers of endangered languages

It’s been duly noted that to succeed in the 21st century, people need technology skills and training to become full global citizens. Everyone should be able to participate without having to give up their local language. In support of UNESCO’s International...

Published Mon, Feb 22 2010 05:40 PM by Education Insights

Filed under: Technology, worldwide education, UNESCO, Local Language Program (LLP), International Mother Language Day

Mobile is Dead! Microsoft Delivers A New Experience for Life in Motion

Like most people at Microsoft, I spend a lot of my time on the go. My life is divided between my home and family life; my professional and work life; my recreation and personal pursuits; and my school and cohort life. It is a juggling act...

Published Mon, Feb 15 2010 08:20 AM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Windows, Windows Phone

New Microsoft MultiPoint solutions enabling technology access for more schools worldwide

Many schools don’t have a roadmap or can’t afford to make the leap to 1:1 computing in the classroom…yet there is still a need to provide students with IT skills to prepare them for the workforce, and teachers want to increase the quality and variety...

Published Tue, Feb 9 2010 01:24 PM by Education Insights

Filed under: Students, Teachers, Education, Technology, Partners, PC aquisition, 1:1 computing, technology access, Mouse Mischief, Windows MultiPoint Server 2010, Windows MultiPoint Mouse Software Development Kit (SDK), Scholastic, budgets, Windows MultiPoint solutions, Noviy Disk

NSF and Microsoft ask U.S. Researchers to Dream the Impossible

In a bold move to spur and sustain U.S. innovation, Microsoft and the National Science Foundation announced an agreement to provide next-generation cloud computing power for researchers in government and academia at no cost, based on the NSF merit review...

Published Thu, Feb 4 2010 09:57 PM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Microsoft Research, cloud computing, Announcements, Cloud Computing & Live Services, Research & Beta Labs, National Science Foundation, NSF, Window Azure

Bing Maps for Redistricting and Campus Orientation

There are many components of school operations that would be better communicated visually through maps. Bing Maps has the capabilities to help you raise monies for capital projects, communicate redistricting, engage learners, and create a social network...

Published Thu, Feb 4 2010 12:36 AM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Bing Maps, Economy & Innovation, Bing & Digital Advertising, Redistricting, Campus Tours, Geography, Photosynth

Measuring the impact of technology in the classroom

I think we can all recognize the greatness and the magic that happens with our students is driven typically by the hard work, the commitment, and the talent of teachers around the world. Therefore, it's critical we find a way to capture their successes...

Published Wed, Feb 3 2010 12:28 AM by Education Insights

Filed under: Students, Teachers, Education, Technology, 21st century skills, transformation, teaching & learning process, Finland, Innovative Teaching and Learning (ITL) Research, Indonesia, Senegal, SRI International, Russia, innovative teaching practices

Windows 7 Opens the Way to “Real” Electronic Textbook Adoption

Earlier this year, Steve Ballmer kicked off CES 2010 in Las Vegas. It’s a long-held tradition with CES that Microsoft start the Consumer Electronics Show since so much of Microsoft’s software and technologies are interwoven into the fabric...

Published Mon, Feb 1 2010 02:09 PM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Windows 7, Teaching & Learning, eBooks

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