This document provides a catalogue of professional development offerings from Microsoft to support education. It describes workshops focused on topics like 21st century learning design, peer coaching training, technology-enriched instruction, digital literacy, teaching with technology, and the Microsoft Certified Educator exam. Workshops are offered online, in-person, or as train-the-trainer sessions and aim to help educators effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning.

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Introduction
In this new century, powerful advancements in information technology are transforming education on a global scale.
More than 23 million K-12 students worldwide now have 24 hours a day, seven days a week access to their own laptop, and the numbers are growing exponentially. That reality can offer extraordinary possibilities for young learners, yet it can create enormous challenges for the school systems working to break free of antiquated models for delivering education.
More than 20 years ago, Microsoft saw the possibilities of 1:1 learning and has been working with education leaders and consultants around the world to capture that learning; to help policy makers, school leaders, and educators get the most from their technology investments.
Use this guide to find out more about each of the offerings available. Workshops can be customised based on context and need.

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During times of scarce resources and increased accountability, leadership must strike a balance between operational excellence and strategic relevance. It is no longer acceptable to be “good enough.” Educational institutions need to demonstrate to all stakeholders that the ideal future is a more engaging, efficient, and prosperous one. Strategic planning that aligns policy stakeholders with this transformative vision of education can be a key driver of future economic success.
Microsoft, working with international educational experts, provides workshops that help policy makers develop, refine, and get to a shared educational vision that supports new initiatives, policies, and reforms.
Professional Development
Course description
Format
Online
Workshop
Train the Trainer
21st Century Learning Design (21CLD)
21CLD uses a research-based methodology to help educators enhance current lessons, and create new ones that elicit 21st century skills in students.
2 day workshop or a series of webcasts
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Peer Coaching Training
This in-depth workshop instructs state, regional, and district trainers on how to prepare educator-leaders to become peer coaches.
Delivered in a 3 day workshop, with follow up online sessions
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Technology Enriched Instruction (TEI)
TEI was designed to help college and university faculty to develop competencies that will enable them to plan systemically for the selection, utilization, and evaluation of technology tools and resources in a pedagogically appropriate manner.
1 day workshop
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Embedding Technology in the Classroom
Educators today have a tremendous opportunity to reach students more effectively by extending personalized instruction with new technology and ways of working together. By utilizing resources and participating in the workshops now available through Microsoft in Education, you can learn in a way that works for you.
Embedding Technology in the Classroom
Course description
Format
Online
Workshop
Train the Trainer
Digital Literacy
This curriculum helps educators develop and demonstrate a fundamental understanding of computers and productivity software. A Digital Literacy test with certificate of successful completion is offered www.microsoft.com/digitalliteracy
This content is offered online, or can be downloaded for offline use.
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Teaching with Technology (TwT)
This curriculum helps educators develop a deeper understanding of how technology can enhance the teaching and learning experience.
TwT is study material for taking the Microsoft Certified Educator Exam.
www.mseducatornetwork.com
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Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) Exam
A valid and reliable measurement of educator competencies as indicated in the UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers, Technology Literacy approach.
www.mseducatornetwork.com
Duration varies, undertaken in testing center
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5. Tablet School
 Introduction to Windows 8; Windows 8 Survival Skills; Windows 8 Apps Discovery Time; Workflows for Student Project work; Marking and Giving Feedback on a Tablet.
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 Delivered by Design | Learn | Empower
1 day workshop
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Windows 8 for Teachers
Navigating and personalising; finding, using and evaluating apps; creating, combining and sharing content; using apps with desktop applications; apps for teachers; learning and teaching examples. Use OneDrive in a web browser to edit and collaborate on documents at the same time and improve teacher productivity and version control.
2 hour workshop
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Apps for Learning
Explore the Windows Store and discuss apps in the context of the classroom. Discover top apps rated highly by other educators for their learning potential.
2 hour workshop
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An Introduction to Surface Pro 3
This short workshop will provide attendees with an introduction to the Surface Pro 3 – the large screen tablet that can replace your laptop. Attendees will explore how the Surface Pro 3 combined with Office apps and digital ink is the optimal technology platform to support student learning and creativity. All attendees will work on a Surface Pro 3 device during this workshop.
2 hour workshop
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Bringing Literature to Life with Windows 8
Make annotations on e-books and share with the class, use dictionary and translation apps side-by-side with text to explore meaning. Use mind mapping apps to sketch out important scenes. Research, plan and collaborate in OneNote and create a narrative presentation in video or animation apps.
2 hour workshop
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Office 365 – Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device
Enable staff collaboration for curriculum planning, help manage version control of important policy documents, and enable students to work together and comment on each other’s work. Share calendars, news, homework tasks, resources and videos in class and department sites.
2 hour workshop
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Office 365 and ‘The Future is Wild’
A cross-curricular digital storytelling project. Students are presented with the task and assessment rubric in ‘The Future is Wild’ project site on Office 365. In groups, students research a topic using web resources and apps, collaborating in OneNote. Each group plans, scripts and creates a video (live action, animation, digital or mix) using their choice of apps, full applications and peripherals. Final videos are published and shared on Office 365 and peer- reviewed according to the assessment rubric.
2 hour workshop
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Steps for Success with Office 365
In this workshop we will show you how Office 365 can be personalised to meet your school requirements. We will cover site structure, templates for sites, managing permissions, personalisation, sharing with other schools and parents.
2 hour workshop
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Exploring OneNote for collaboration, planning, research and assessment
Discover how Microsoft OneNote can be used to collaborate, research and create learning experiences. Create a notebook, section, pages and set up a collaborative workspace. Sync notebooks between users, import files, and create audio and video recordings to give feedback. Use OneNote with a pen on a touch enabled tablet to create Khan Academy style videos.
2 hour workshop
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Teaching Maths over and over again… in less time than before
Recording lessons for reuse and repetition, OneNote and Office 365 for lesson sharing, OneNote for note- taking and homework, student use of OneNote and Community Clips to demonstrate understanding of mathematical working, award winning Windows Store apps for maths.
2 hour workshop
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21st Century Science Lesson on Photosynthesis
From planning, to learning and teaching, through to reflection and assessment. Science specific apps, interactive eBooks, OneNote for collaborative planning and note taking, Office365 for student discussions and sharing.
2 hour workshop
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Windows 8 and Office 365 Overview
Explore new ways to integrate technology in the classroom for enhanced teaching and learning. Discover some of the new features of Windows 8 and Office 365 in an educational context. Get some hands on workshop time with Windows 8 devices.
2 hour workshop
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The Flipped classroom
This one day hands on course will follow the following flow of learning:
 Introduction to Flipped Classrooms
 Questioning the Flip
 Strategies for Flipping
 Tools for Flipping
 Flip away
 Planning for flipping
Delivered by Design | Learn | Empower
One day workshop
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8. Resources, Programs and Communities
Community
Australian Teachers Blog
Australian Education Blog
Microsoft Educator Network
Microsoft Australia Education website
Sign-up for Microsoft monthly e-newsletter
Professional Learning Programs
Microsoft in the Classroom
Expert Educator Program
Microsoft IT Academy
Microsoft Software and Services for Schools
Surface Pro 3
Office 365 for Education
Sway
Microsoft IT Academy
Microsoft in the Classroom - Experiential workshops
Office Mix Plug-in
OneNote Setup Tool for Teachers
Project to a Wireless Display with Miracast
Apps
Australian Teachers Blog
Win 8 Apps on Pinterest
Windows Apps Store
Office 365
Office 365 for Education
Mosaic Live Tiles
OneNote Class Notebook Creator
Tool to import Google Docs/Drive and Box content into Office 365
BYOD
BYOD Advice for Schools
The right devices for school
Intel BYOD Support Portal for Parents
21 Steps to 21st Century Learning (AALF)
Professional Learning and 21st Century Skills
21st Century Learning Design
21st Century Learning Design App
Microsoft School Research Tool
Amanda Frampton Professional Learning
Design Learn Empower Professional Learning (Pip Cleaves)
Standout Education (Steven Payne)
Expanding Learning Horizons Professional Learning (Rowena Ulbrick)
Research
Microsoft Innovative Teaching and Learning Research
Sharon Oviatt Research - The Design of Future Educational Interfaces
The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard
The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard presentation (Travis Smith, Microsoft Australia)
Microsoft in Education Transformation Framework
Deployment Guides, IT guidance
BYOD Deployment Guide
Screenbeam Pro Wireless Receiver
Download Windows 8.1 Update
Windows deployment Guides for Education
O365 Guides