Education Empowered Ask every customer: “Does your school use (or want to use) laptops or tablets for learning?” If the answer is yes, recommend devices and services powered by Microsoft in Education. Key Value PropsUseful Questions & Customer Needs More Productive The power of a laptop and the mobility of a tablet in one device Supports all types of learning apps: web, modern, desktop More Complete A holistic solution for education at all grade levels A range of price-competitive devices, apps, and professional development courses Tools for communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity More Manageable The standard for IT-manageable systems Keep student information private and secure Manage technical issues remotely The education community tells us that parents have rising concerns over students’ privacy online. Is student privacy a concern at your school?  Microsoft is committed to protecting student and teacher privacy and will never mine data for commercial purposes Do you need to connect with existing technology & infrastructure?  Windows and Office are compatible with the widest range of devices, peripherals (printers, cameras), software and apps. Continue using existing peripherals to reduce costs Teachers tell us that technology in classrooms today is quite different from when they went to school. Do you find teachers and staff at your school request or would benefit from professional development on technology?  Microsoft provides free and on demand teacher training and support. Remote support reduces cost and allows teachers and students to keep working as IT issues are addressed

Microsoft in Education Devices & Services Hero DevicesService DescriptionsOffer for Education Windows devices come with popular educational specifications including:​ Affordable price ​and low total cost of ownership Wide array of form factors including tablets, 2-in-1s and laptops​ Touch, pen, mouse and keyboard capable​ Light weight​ Durable Long battery life​ Full compatibility via SD, USB, VGA, and HDMI Security and safe browsing Easy deployment & management Office 365 & Office Online: Work on documents together in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and learn must-know skills for the workplace. Collaborate from anywhere in real-time IDC study shows Office is the #3 skill for high-growth career paths O365 A2 is free for everyone. License Office 365 ProPlus or Office Professional Plus institution-wide (all faculty/staff) and your students get access to Office 365 ProPlus at no extra cost OneNote: Take notes with pen, keyboard or voice, embed links and files, organize by subject, and collaborate on shared notebooks to streamline the teaching process. Educators call OneNote “the killer app for education” Free in the Windows Store and with O365 Skype in the Classroom: Take a virtual fieldtrip anywhere in the world, collaborate with other classes, or meet guest lecturers, no matter where they are. Free sign up and group video calls. Ad-free for the classroom OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive): Store files in the cloud for anytime, anywhere access and sharing, and seamless integration with Windows and Office. Access from any device, including smartphones. 7 GB free personal storage, 1 TB storage with OneDrive for Business as part of O365 Bing in the Classroom: Tailor the search experience for students. Bing in the Classroom removes ads, enhances privacy, and filters adult content. Free registration for ad-free search in the classroom Windows Intune: Manage apps, devices, and security from anywhere, with no on premises infrastructure required. Install apps across devices, wipe sensitive data from lost devices, and prevent malware. One cloud-based management tool for desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones. 30 day trial and special education pricing