microsoft educators network presentation 2014
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This presentation shows the resources and offerings of the Microsoft Educators' NetworkTRANSCRIPT
Megan Rademeyer
What is on offer at www.pil-network.com?
What is the Microsoft Educators Network?• A global online resource • A community for educators and school leaders • A platform to encourage collaboration and the
spread of ideas to improve education worldwide
What can teachers do on the Microsoft Educators Network?
accessLearning Suite tools and lesson plans
supportfrom tutorials and professional development
connectto share resources discuss hot topics
How do you join the MicrosoftEducators Network?www.pil-network.com
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Look under “Resources” tab to find “Free Tools for Teachers”
Access all the Learning Suite tools at www.pil-network.com plus many more
Resources include: Free tools, Downloads, Apps, Plug-ins and Guides
Search for tools that will work with your technology
Watch the tutorials
Get ideas from other Learning Activities
Share your own!
Windows Live Movie Maker and Photostory
Turn photos and video clips into movies and slide showsAdd in music, sub-titles, special effects and credits
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High School Life Sciences learners made movies using Movie Maker to explain an aspect of HIV/AIDS as an infomercial.
Nikkie Wallace – St Cyprians: Western Cape
Kabelo Mahlatsi – Leqele High School: Lesotho
High School English learners modernised Julius Caesar and set it in Lesotho with Moshoeshoe in the starring role!
High School History learners created movies out of still photos that illustrated the effects of various Apartheid laws.
Sue Ausmeier – Durban Girls College: KwaZulu-Natal
AutocollageSelect a folder of photos, push a button and watch as your images get swirled into a collage.
Autocollage to test understanding of primary school maths concepts: polygons, tessellations and symmetry.
Hafeeza Ebrahim Mayet – Marlboro Gardens: Gauteng
Maxwell Funo – Mkhanyiseli Primary School: Western Cape
Autocollage to raise awareness of polluted public spaces and a need for parks in a community.
Songsmith
Choose a style from pop, jazz, reggae etc. and a tempo.Sing into the PC microphone and Songsmith will then generate musical accompaniment to match your voice.
Nkosilathi Dlodlo Batswana Secondary School: NorthWest
Learners investigated causes of water shortages and raised awareness. One tool for this was a Songsmith song.
Maths Worksheet Generator
• Allows a teacher to create worksheets in seconds. • Choose a type of question from a sample, create worksheet
and answers for as many questions as you want
Create interactive timelines with ChronoZoom
Put historical events in perspective by seeing where they fit on an interactive timeline – or create your own!
Photosynth
Use 20 to 300 photos to create an immersive 360o experience
Or see if someone else has made a Photosyth that you can show your learners to “take them there”
DeepZoomUse your PC like a giant magnifying glass to explore high resolution pictures in detail
Travel around maps and pictures or create and explore 360o views or scenes
Chris Gatsi – The Hill High: Gauteng
Creating maths worksheets and other resources – and then sharing these using SkyDrive.
Stickysorter
Organise your notes or have a brain storm using virtual sticky notes
Fresh Paint A virtual artist box of oils, watercolours, pencils, a range of brushes.
Create original masterpieces, turn photos into beautiful paintings or learn techniques by following a template.
FlashcardsMake your own or use those that are already there.Smart, fun assessment!
Join Community Discussions
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• Find topics that interest you or groups you want to be part of. Start a new discussion
Complete your profile so that others can:
• find you when they search for a teacher like you
• see what badges you have earned
• see what resources you have contributed
• see which social networks you are part of
• see what technology you use
This helps build the community and promotes collaboration
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Access Professional Development
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• Free• Self-paced• Relevant• Based on
international best practices
• Print a certificate at the end
• Display your badge on your Microsoft Educators Network Profile
One• If you are developing engaging learning activities using
digital tools – apply to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert to stand a chance to win a trip to the Global Microsoft in Education Forum.
• This years competition will be announced on www.pil-network.com
How do you join the MicrosoftEducators Network?www.pil-network.com
Sign up for free SchoolNet Membership, Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter
find out about and participate in online courses and webinars, get links to tools
Stay in touch: @PILNAfrica @schoolnetsa
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Next steps, links and contacts:www.schoolnet.org.zawww.pil-network.com