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Blue-sky thinking on Kinect and Xbox in education

I am excited about the upcoming launch of Kinect for Xbox 360 this November and the potential to push the envelope to create new experiences for the classroom and virtual learning environments. Not only does Kinect (formerly known as “Project Natal”...

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 04:30 PM by Education Insights

Filed under: gaming, Education, Technology, Innovation, Trends, cool technology, Future, game-based learning

Incorporating Windows Phone into STEM Curriculum

Incorporate Windows Phone application development into your STEM Program. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 27 2010 02:49 PM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Teaching & Learning, Developer & UX Designer, STEM, Mobile Apps, Windows Phone 7

Microsoft giving back to schools via EduConnect

Microsoft recognizes the power of our employees to give back, and Microsoft has tremendously passionate employees about the mission of education. This relates to not only the education of their children but education's impact in their society, on...

Published Tue, Aug 24 2010 10:23 AM by Education Insights

Filed under: Education, Public Private Partnerships

New technology for back to school in Ocala, Florida

I was in Ocala, Florida recently to talk to about 500 teachers and administrators about how they can incorporate technology into their classrooms as they prepare for the upcoming school year and learn about new technology the district is rolling out....

Published Wed, Aug 18 2010 08:53 AM by Education Insights

Filed under: Teachers, administrators, Live@edu, Education, Videos, Technology, SharePoint Server, Travel

Celebrating Microsoft Education Partners

Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference is always a great opportunity to connect with people who are supporting Microsoft's efforts in education. There was truly a global representation of partners from all over the world that gathered in Washington...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 12:28 AM by Education Insights

Filed under: Students, Live@edu, Conferences/Events, Technology, Partners

Can schools afford computer labs?

As some institutions around the world prepare to embark on a new school year, there is chatter in both K-12 and higher education about the reality of the challenges of managing computer labs. Schools are looking to optimize costs or optimize budget and...

Published Mon, Aug 9 2010 03:43 PM by Education Insights

Filed under: Economy, Technology, Trends, cloud computing, Virtualization, Personal Computing Devices, budgets

Visually-Impaired Student Solves Accessibility Challenge, Becomes an Entrepreneur

Imagine being legally-blind without the assistive technologies you need to learn. Now, Imagine you are a determined STEM student who has an idea to solve your own frustration. Meet David Hayden and Team Note-Taker from the Microsoft Imagine Cup Competition...

Published Mon, Aug 2 2010 09:10 PM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Visual Studio, Imagine Cup, Teaching & Learning, Tablet PC, Arizona State University, accessibility, Note-Taker

Using the Microsoft Platform to Drive Institutional Effectiveness

These are extremely challenging times for higher education institutions that are struggling with the balance between efficiency and cost cutting, and maintaining and improving their overall effectiveness. While $2.4 trillion is spent on education every...

Published Thu, Jul 22 2010 09:45 PM by Education Insights

Filed under: administrators, Education, Videos, Technology, Trends, Partners

Microsoft Live@edu to help connect millions of students and parents in New York City Schools

As someone who grew up in the Bronx, I am very excited about our first customer win as a result of our partnership with ePals. New York City Schools has chosen ePals SchoolMail service to bring an email learning solution to about two million students...

Published Thu, Jul 15 2010 06:20 AM by Education Insights

Filed under: software plus services, Live@edu, Education, Technology, cloud computing, Partnerships, Partners, Exchange Server 2010, transformation, teaching & learning process

Talking about access, employability and innovation with worldwide education leaders in Poland

I’m in Poland this week to host the 2010 Education Leaders Forum (ELF) here in Warsaw. It’s an event that for the fourth year brings together education leaders from around the globe to exchange experiences and discuss the future of post-secondary...

Published Thu, Jul 8 2010 11:42 AM by Education Insights

Filed under: Conferences/Events, Education, worldwide education, Public Private Partnerships, PC access, PC aquisition, technology access

Still Buying Anti-Virus Software?

You can save money on anti-virus software this summer with Microsoft Security Essentials. Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 4 2010 12:24 AM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Microsoft Security Essentials, Curse of Knowledge

Conversations from #ISTE10 on Federated Identity

Connecting your school or universities to Microsoft Online Services is getting easier. Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 3 2010 10:59 PM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Identity & Security, Active Directory Federation Services, Microsoft Online Services, Curse of Knowledge, @hotmail, Microsoft Federation Gateway, @live, AD FS 2.0

Child Privacy and Protection–The Next Generation

Independence Day is one of my favorite U.S. Holidays. Our freedoms have been hard won and they continue to be fought for around the globe today. But do you have a right to privacy? Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 3 2010 10:45 PM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Social Networking, Identity & Security, Big Picture, Foursquare, Checked-in, Privacy, social networks, Presence, Gowalla

Are We There Yet?

Bill Gates shares his views with Larry King on the efficacy of the current generation of mobile tablet devices. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 2 2010 10:25 PM by HIGHER INNOVATION

Filed under: Bill Gates, iPad, Big Picture

Education reform in Houston and connecting with corporations to help

When I met with Houston ISD recently, it was exciting to reconnect with a U.S. school district that's in a very rapid and aggressive mode of change. Driven by Greg Valdez, the Chief Technology Officer, Greg and his team have not only a vision for...

Published Wed, Jun 30 2010 07:50 AM by Education Insights

Filed under: Education, Holistic School Reform, 21st century schools, Best Practices, Partnerships, transformation, education reform, Public Private Partnerships

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