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Summertime, and the Learning is Easy!

Posted by Arey Jones on Jun 10, 2022 8:00:00 AM

School may be out, but the learning never stops—especially for educators! If professional development is on your summer to-do list, we’ve got some ideas for you. Below, check out some professional development options from our partners.

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Topics: STEM, Google Classroom, Google Education, Dell, Summer Professional Development

Maximize the Immersive Technology in the Classroom

Posted by Arey Jones on Feb 20, 2019 11:30:00 AM

Immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) provide students with stimulating environments that add tons of educated value. For example, utilizing these cutting edge educational technology tools allows students to see far off places and visit times they’d never be able to experience in reality. There are hundreds of adventures each classroom can take. Before you decide to add this new tech to your school (and we think you should) check out these ways you can use it in the classroom and beyond to maximize its learning potential and justify the expense.

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Topics: STEM, Professional Development, Teacher Professional Development, Manager Professional Development, Administrator Professional Development, Immersive Technology

3 Ways to Inspire More Girls to Choose STEM Career Paths

Posted by Arey Jones on Nov 5, 2018 3:00:00 PM

Technology is a burgeoning career field and one that’s predicted to grow faster than any other in the United States between now and 2030, but girls still aren’t a big part of this industry. In fact, a Microsoft study shows only a fraction of girls and women are likely to pursue degrees related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects. 

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Topics: STEM, Microsoft Education, Resources for educators

These STEM Lesson Plans Will Make You (and Your Students) Think

Posted by Arey Jones on Oct 12, 2017 3:25:41 PM

Coming up with creative, fun, and collaborative STEM (and STEAM) lesson plans is easier than ever thanks to Microsoft’s Hacking STEM library. From building machines that emulate human physiology to creating contraptions that help students understand speed, earthquakes, and electricity, these projects and activities are teacher-tested, student-focused, and budget-friendly.

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Topics: Classroom Technology, Academic Technology, Microsoft, STEM, STEAM

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