On October 23rd, 2013, Microsoft Partners in Learning is presenting a virtual University webcast on understanding the learning strategies of the 21st century learner. You can register here, right now! Join this great dialogue on the 5 best strategies every 21st century learner needs to succeed in school and in the workplace. Why a capacity…
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Tutorial: Adding resources to your OneNote notebook
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRYKfTbcyzQ] Microsoft Partners in Learning is a $500 million global initiative working with schools and educators to improve teaching and learning practices; optimize the use of technology within pedagogy to improve learning outcomes; and help every student receive an excellent education and gain the skills they need in work and life. As a member, you…
Announcing Surface 2, Surface Pro 2, and new Surface Accessories
Today, in New York, Microsoft announced the next generation of the Surface family of devices and accessories. You can preorder and find out everything you need to know here about the Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 and the new accessories, all available for preorder in New Zealand soon! Check out the video below, and get excited!…
Apply to become an Expert Educator and get the opportunity to win a trip to the Partners in Learning Global Forum 2014 in Barcelona!
Submit your application to become a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert before the September 30th, 2013 deadline to be considered for this exclusive program. Completing and submitting your application means you’ll have an opportunity to join the Expert Educator Program and an all-expense paid trip to the Partners in Learning Global Forum 2014 in Barcelona–Spain. The…
Microsoft Partners in Learning turns 10!
We are very excited to announce that this month marks the tenth anniversary of Microsoft’s Partners in Learning! James Bernard, WW Director, Partners in Learning, this week commemorated the occasion, “Ten years ago, we recognized that education systems around the globe simply weren’t working. With a model built to support the 19th century industrial revolution, it…
Microsoft NZ’s Education Lead speaks about 21st century learning design at the NZ Education Summit
The education team is at the NZ Education Summit today at the Aotea Centre, Auckland. It’s been a fantastic day so far, the highlight for us definitely being Education Sector Lead, Evan Blackman, delivering a keynote on Microsoft’s 21st century learning design. Blackman spoke about the fantastic learning and teaching resources (tools, tutorials and learning activities) that you gain…
Mairangi Bay School Principal reviews his Surface RT experience
Bruce Warren, Principal at Auckland’s Mairangi Bay School, recently took a Microsoft Surface RT with him on a two-week study tour of Korea. This recent article by Interface Magazine gives us a fantastic run down of his thoughts, feelings and experiences towards the device. But here’s a few of Bruce’s words: “My first impressions were positive. I liked…
How to take advantage of the Surface RT Offer for education institutions
We’ve had an excellent response on our Surface RT offer for schools and tertiary education institutions! Haven’t heard about it? Until September 30, 2013, Microsoft is pleased to offer the following special pricing on Surface RT to New Zealand schools and higher education institutions, through Authorised Surface Retailers: Surface RT (32GB) – RRP1 for the Offer NZ$294…
Mana College launches Microsoft IT Academy
This week was a very exciting one for Mana College, as they launched the Microsoft IT Academy programme. Microsoft NZ’s Education Sector Lead, Evan Blackman, travelled to the school to mark the occasion. What is Microsoft IT Academy? It’s a program which provides industry-leading technology skills to help bridge the skills gap. With it, institutions get digital…
Bill Gates pitches in for online education resource Graphite
We are excited to announce that Microsoft Chairman, Bill Gates, is backing a new initiative called Graphite, a free online resource to help teachers discover and share education technology! Gates has always publicised his belief that investing in education and digital tools could help solve the world’s education crisis. “What’s surprising is given how the Internet…