MIcrosoft's+Educator+Network+and+Free+Tools+for+Teachers+2015

**Presenters:** Jill Sitnick, Microsoft
 * Room:** 102
 * Audience: ** K - 6
 * Description: **

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In this session, learn about Microsoft’s Educator Network that connects you to teachers around the world who are engaging students with digital tools. In the Free Tools for Teachers section of the MIE site, you will find free desktop and web apps, guides and even tutorials. Get ready for lots of resources in this fast moving session! =====

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Microsoft Education - Empowering every student to achieve more!

Welcome Educator! - Connect and collaborate around the world and gain easy access to lessons created by educators for educators!

Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert - is an exclusive program created to recognize global educator visionaries who are using technology to pave the way for their peers for better learning and student outcomes. MIE Experts work closely with Microsoft to lead innovation in education. They advocate and share their thoughts on the effective use of technology in education with peers and policy makers. They provide insight for Microsoft on new products and tools for education, and they exchange best practices as they work together to promote innovation in teaching and learning. This year, we will have over 3,700 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts around the globe. About 800 of our MIE Experts can be found inside our 400 Microsoft Showcase Schools.

Microsoft Educator Network - Free Tools for Teachers - Lots of resources here!

Microsoft Educator Events - All-new, one-hour Introductory Teacher Academies show educators the exciting possibilities Microsoft tools and apps bring to the classroom. Receive a Microsoft Innovative Educator Certificate of Learning upon completion of each workshop.

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Microsoft Imagine - Microsoft Imagine connects you with the tools and knowledge you need to create, code, and develop your ideas. So whether you're new to coding, studying it in school, or planning for your career, you can dream big, build creatively, and boldly bring your ideas to life.======

Microsoft Virtual Academy - Create an engaging and collaborative environment for your students with Imagine@MVA’s Educator Resources. In this section you’ll find great resources that help you light up technology in your classroom. You’ll discover how to infuse technology into your teaching and best of all, this will give you the opportunity to stay current with computer science trends so you can lead your students into the future.

Jill's Favs!

OneNote - Your stuff travels with you on your computers, tablets and phones. Get OneNote (free) for any of your devices or use it on the web

Sway -Sway makes it quick and easy to create and share polished, interactive reports, presentations, personal stories, and more. Add your content, and we'll do the rest. (Free for computers, tablets and phones)