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Conversation with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Education Insights — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT

At our US Public Sector CIO Summit event recently, I had to opportunity to catch up with Susan Johnson, the CIO at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina. I always love talking to Susan. She not only has passionate energy for her work, but she...(read more)

Classroom visualization tools – Stargazing now possible with Worldwide Telescope on Bing Maps

Education Insights — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:24:00 GMT

The thing I think is exciting about Bing is that it’s becoming more than just a place to find information and search…it’s really about how to apply search to experiences and productivity scenarios you would use inside a classroom. So not only being able...(read more)

Trip notes & thoughts on education from the United Arab Emirates

Education Insights — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:58:00 GMT

Earlier this month, I traveled to the United Arab Emirates and spent time in Dubai and Sharjah . I was impressed with the region’s beauty and magnificent architecture. With regards to education , the emirates are looking at worldwide examples from the...(read more)

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HIGHER INNOVATION — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:11:43 GMT

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What’s the Big I.D.?

HIGHER INNOVATION — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:09:59 GMT

An identity is not a username and password. Stop reading for a moment and let that marinate in your mind. Like you, my identity was created the moment my parents named me, Cameron Evans (well, your parents probably didn’t name you Cameron...(read more)

Conversation about integrating gaming into learning

Education Insights — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:54:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Challenges with optimizing curriculum for state assessments, grades and competencies

Education Insights — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:12:00 GMT

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...(read more)

BING Earth Day Photo Contents… For Students!

It's all about edU — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:51:54 GMT

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...(read more)

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

HIGHER INNOVATION — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:18:55 GMT

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...(read more)

HP Puts the Finishing Touch On Your Graduate’s Notebook

HIGHER INNOVATION — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:43:26 GMT

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......(read more)

Windows Phone 7 Series Gets Smart Design

HIGHER INNOVATION — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:52:41 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Education Insights — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:48:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Federated I.D. Goes Mainstream

HIGHER INNOVATION — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:43:06 GMT

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. ...(read more)

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

Education Insights — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:40:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

HIGHER INNOVATION — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:20:00 GMT

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...(read more)