Microsoft’s Vision of Education in 21 st Century Teodor Milev, Microsoft

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The Power of ICT in Education Teodor Milev, Microsoft If we believe JUST:  Adding ICTs to classrooms will improve student performance  Putting lectures online will engage students  Having students search for information online is fun; Then we may be in for a surprise…

Does ICT Access Improve Performance? OECD Study Shows Technology use is connected to performance

Does ICT Access Improve Performance? The frequency and Use of Technology at SCHOOL; does not matter?

What do They Want? VALUES PRIORITIESLIKES HATES Autonomy Authenticity Connecting & sharing Creativity Individuality Constant stimulation Friends, friends, friends Fun Music Real time interaction Self presentation Devices/phones Identities Cool Stuff friends like New stuff Complexity Bad design Cost Things that get in the way of expression

Microsoft’s Vision For Education Expand the Power of Personalized Learning to All through ICT

Personalised learning isn’t new – it builds on what the best teachers are already doing. However: The world is getting more complex. More complexity requires more knowledge and skills More knowledge and skills requires more education More education requires more teachers The cost of teachers is rising 18 million new teachers will be required by 2015 to cope with growing demand The shortage has outstripped the ability of education leaders in many areas to recruit, train, and retain quality teachers The lack of skilled or motivated teachers affects all levels of education and geographies So, do we as society need to re-think Teaching?

Microsoft's Engagement in Education Products & Solutions ProgramsResearch Education software Platforms and tools Technology Blueprints Windows Microsoft Learning Partners in Learning Partnership for Technology Access MSDN Academic Alliance Imagine Cup DreamSpark Basic and Applied Research International Standards External Research & Programs Education Vision: Expand The Power of Personalized Learning for All ` $500 million / 10 year initiative based on collaborative agreements with governments and NGOs 4+ million educators reached in over 100 countries 80+ million students reached worldwide Key programs focusing on Innovation in Schools, Education and Learning

How Microsoft can help better use of ICT in Education? Broaden access to education Enable personalized learning Provide 21 st Century Skills Create powerful learning communities Improve the efficiency of education systems

Microsoft's Engagement in Education Education Vision: Expand The Power of Personalized Learning for All Products & Solutions ProgramsResearch Education software Platforms and tools Technology Blueprints Windows Microsoft Learning Partners in Learning Partnership for Technology Access MSDN Academic Alliance Imagine Cup DreamSpark Basic and Applied Research International Standards External Research & Programs

Partnering for Success TransformingEducation Fostering Local Innovation Enabling Jobs & Opportunity