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Professional Learning Microsoft Trainings, Events & Resources Microsoft Trainer Partner What does it mean to be a Microsoft Training Partner? As a Microsoft Global Training Partner, the Learning Technology Center can prepare educators to embrace the digital future with Microsoft. We provide hands-on, problem-based learning so that educators and IT staff can increase student learning, improve workflows, and utilize transformative technology. From Minecraft to Teams, the LTC is ready to help provide high-quality professional learning to support your…

As we all look forward to warmer days ahead, the Illinois Learning Technology Purchasing Program (ILTPP) has announced several updates to two of their most popular contracts. These updates will help your school or district blossom into new learning opportunities this spring and budget more effectively for the 21-22 school year. Imagine Academy Included in Microsoft for Education Contract First, ILTPP is excited to announce an upgrade to their current Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) Microsoft contract. Specifically,…

Update: Due to low interest, this track will no longer be offered as part of CS PD Week. If you are still interested in learning to Microsoft MakeCode’s AP CS Principles curriculum, Microsoft is offering three multi-day professional learning workshops this June and July. Click here to learn more. In this track, participants will learn about and practice strategies for implementing the “AP CS Principles with Microsoft MakeCode” curriculum. Participants will walk away with a wealth of resources…

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…forward. Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Q & A Here’s a few more questions often asked about the MIEE certification and application process. You can also learn more about MIEE on Microsoft’s website. What is MIEE? Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert or “MIEE” for short is a program that recognizes educators around the world who are using Microsoft technology to enhance student outcomes and change the face of education. After completing certain prerequisites, individuals may nominate themselves for MIEE status,…

In this session we will take a look at the 100% free Microsoft Local Administrator Password Solutions (LAPS) software. LAPS allows you to have a unique local administrator password for every Windows machine in your environment and to easily rotate them automatically. Why not just have one administrator password for all of the workstations? Well, that’s what the hackers are banking on, if they get Administrator credentials on one machine, they now have them for all. Let’s make…

…an early childhood education expert and advocate, Colleen Kaplan Senior Customer Trainer for EDU and small business accounts, Microsoft 12 Days of Resources for Parents and Caregivers During this holiday season, the SPARK program wants to offer you a gift – 12 great resources for facilitating successful remote learning in your home. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to check back daily for Colleen Kaplan Senior Customer Trainer for EDU and small business accounts, Microsoft Podcasts Episode 6: Exploring…

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…paths that can be managed digitally. Assesment Assessment Assessments no longer are limited to scantrons and 5-paragraph essays! Think outside the box to assess your students in new and innovative ways. Apps: Google/Microsoft Forms, Socrative, Quizziz, Kahoot!, Gimkit, etc. LEVEL 1 ACTIVITIES Create a digital form to collect information you may have traditionally collected via paper. Quickly collect information that can be displayed in a spreadsheet. Use a tool like Plickers to assess students “on the fly” during…

…starting with the basics and continuing on through a few advanced use cases. Along the way, you’ll learn how to harness OneNote’s organizational functionalities to both maximize your planning time and simplify your lesson delivery in digital and in-person learning environments. Microsoft Teams: Your Digital Classroom Solution SELF-PACED / 2 PD HOURS / FREE For some time, Microsoft Teams has been a go-to collaboration and communication tool in the business world. Now, Microsoft for Education has begun pushing…