We’re very pleased to announce that the Surface RT offer for schools and tertiary education institutions (see previous blog post) has been extended until the 30th September, 2013! Now, between July 15, 2013 and September 30, 2013, Microsoft is pleased to offer the following special pricing on Surface RT to New Zealand schools and higher education…
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New Zealand Microsoft Surface RT offer for Education
You may have heard about the worldwide launch of the fantastic Microsoft Surface offer for schools and tertiary education customers. It is exclusively for education institutions, to buy Microsoft Surface RT tablets at a reduced price for a limited time. We’re excited to announce that this offer is now available in New Zealand, for a limited time…
Te reo Māori choice for Windows 8, Office 2013, and the Internet
In preparation for Maori Language Week 2013, Microsoft has announced that the choice to use te reo Maori in Windows 8, Office 2013, Outlook.com, and Internet Explorer 10 is available now. “We are thrilled to continue our support for te reo Maori,” says Paul Muckleston, Managing Director of Microsoft New Zealand Limited. “We are grateful…
Office 365 for Education – Your complimentary trial
Office 365 for Education provides students, teachers, and staff with the enterprise-grade communication and productivity services they need with the power and flexibility your institution requires. Sound inviting? You can get started with your complimentary trial right now. Office 365 for Education will allow you to: Stay connected to your learning community Simplify the…
TED Talk of the week: “Every Kid Needs a Champion”
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFnMTHhKdkw] We’re on somewhat of a role with our TED Talks here in the education team, and this one’s arguably the most captivating so far. This week’s inspiration comes from Rita Pierson, a teacher for over 40 years, who has seen all sides of education. Pierson talks in detail about the importance of relationships in…
The future of education technology
Anthony Salcito, Vice President for Microsoft Education, recently blogged about how he envisions the future of educational technology. He talks about how “nothing is constant but change” in the world of education and how education technology such as flipped classrooms, smart boards, social media and other devices have revolutionized the classroom that we know today….
EduTech in K-12 – What works?
Technology adoption in K12 classrooms is taking the world by storm. Classrooms world-wide are using cell phones, e-readers, tablets, and smartboards which impact hugely how teachers teach and students learn. However, it is not uncommon to hear teachers’ concerns about the effectiveness of educational technology on student learning. For example, while 76% of teachers surveyed…
Bill Gates delivers captivating TED Talk – "Our teachers deserve better"
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81Ub0SMxZQo] Bill Gates recently presented an extremely inspiring TED Talk, focusing not only on professional development for teachers, but heavily on the importance of feedback. We want to share it with you. Gates believes that “everyone needs a coach”. “We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve. Unfortunately, there’s one group…
Anthony Salcito’s Daily Web Edventures have premiered!
The very first Daily Edventure’s Web Show premiered this week and we are so excited to share it with you. So what’s all the fuss about? Anthony Salcito, Vice President for Microsoft Education, explains, “Every day, I get to see and experience the best practices in education as I travel the globe and speak to…
The IT Cloud Skills Gap
It is no secret that many countries are facing an increasing talent deficit in light of the economic crisis and the current shortage of skills necessary to fill new jobs in the private sector. New Zealand is no exception. Brad Smith, Microsoft Executive Vice President and General Counsel, states “The economy faces a paradox: Too…