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The Learning Corner June 2022
News, events, resources, training and more for Australia’s education community

We’re gearing up for Semester 2! Check out what’s coming up in the PL space, both in person and virtually.
Plus, check out the extensive list of new features coming to Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 for Education –
there are over 60.

Watch this space next month to see what we have planned at EduTECH on August 10-11.

 MIE Expert nominations – close July 7
 Last call for nominations for the 2022-2023 MIE Expert program! Are you an educator who is always looking
 for new ways to engage your students and push the boundaries of what a classroom looks and feels like? If
 so, you should join the Microsoft Innovative Expert community. It’s full of passionate educators just like you.
 Nominate yourself by July 7 and become part of this coming year’s cohort of changemakers!
 Learn more: MIE Expert nominations >

 School Transformation Program – Semester 2 registrations open now
 The Microsoft School Transformation Program is a free whole school professional learning program that
 that sees school leaders, teachers, learning support teachers, and IT professionals build their capacity to
 transform their school and support students using the technology they already have at their fingertips.
 Learn more: School Transformation Program >

 Meet the new Surface devices – built for Hybrid Learning
 We’re proud to launch the new Surface Laptop Go 2 and Surface Laptop SE, powered by Windows and
 built for hybrid learning. There’s no question that the world of education has changed over the last few
 years. Teachers and students are looking for more flexibility to capture ideas, tackle projects, and
 collaborate across a mix of in-person and virtual classes. IT admins are looking for secure device solutions
 that are easy to deploy and manage.
 Learn about Surface devices in the IT IQ Windows on-demand webinar >

 Announcing the Imagine Cup Junior 2022 Global Top 10 Winners
 Congratulations to the ‘Clean Up Crew’ team of Year 7 students from Perth Modern School, who were
 selected as global top 10 winners in Imagine Cup Junior 2022. The students competed against thousands of
 students across the world, ages 13-18, in the challenge to submit creative ideas to solve some of the world’s
 biggest issues using the power of artificial intelligence (AI). The Clean Up Crew winning entry is an all-in-
 one AI device that collects and sorts waste materials into appropriate categories to be properly recycled.
 Learn more: Imagine Cup Junior 2022 Global Top 10 Winners >

Learn about the latest features, updates, resources, tips, and cool things you can do with Microsoft Education
tools.
                     Check for accessibility with built-in Microsoft tools
                     Microsoft Education has commissioned a series of “Accelerate Learning Kits” to introduce
                     teachers to free and easy-to-use tools and features that can help every learner achieve
                     more. In this second kit, discover how Microsoft tools can help you create accessible
                     content in all your favourite programs.
                     Learn about checking for accessibility >

                     What’s new in Microsoft Teams for Education
                     We have BIG News! There are 37 NEW features in Microsoft Teams for Education, including:
                     • Class homepage
                     • Search Coach
                     • Assignments & Grades now supports 1,000 students
                     • Education Insights new student support spotlight card
                     Learn about Microsoft Teams updates >

                     What’s new in Microsoft 365 for Education
                     There are 32 new features in Office apps for Microsoft 365 for Education. Updates include:
                     • OneNote
                     • Forms
                     • Immersive Reader
                     • Whiteboard
                     • PowerPoint
                     Learn about Microsoft 365 updates >

For news that inspires, informs, and supports learning, read the latest education stories on the Microsoft
Education blog.

                    Teachers surveyed say accessible tech is needed now more than ever
                    Discover how Microsoft tools like Immersive Reader, Reflect, and Reading Coach can help
                    teachers create more inclusive classrooms.
                    Read story: Accessible technology >

                    Higher education faculty, the new knowledge workers
                    Wondering what lessons higher education can learn from 'knowledge worker' companies?
                    Dive into recent findings about how institutions can implement best practices from
                    knowledge work to better engage and connect with students.
                    Read story: Knowledge workers in Higher Education

Dive deep into learning in the Microsoft Learn Educator Centre. Access free interactive lessons, earn PD hours,
acquire certifications, and find programs that help meet your goals. Check out some of our favourites this
month.
Teach with Minecraft: Education Edition across the curriculum
You can use Minecraft: Education Edition across the curriculum and at any year level to engage your students,
promoting creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Access everything you need to get started, including
free resources, lesson plans and online training.
Get started with Minecraft: Education Edition >

Structure Teams through channels, tabs, files, and apps
In this Microsoft Learn module learn about the structure and components of a team that make Microsoft
Teams such an efficient place for Class, Staff and PLC Teams.
In this module, you will:
• Determine the ideal structure for each Team
• Understand how to create and share new Teams
• Explain how to customise Teams with tabs like apps
Start the Learn module: Structure Teams >

                     Webinar: IT IQ – Leverage AI & Analytics to improve student learning experiences
                     When: 23 June 2022 | 1:30pm-2:30pm AEST + on-demand
                     Join us live or on-demand to learn how you can leverage AI and data-driven insights at
                     your school to improve student learning experiences and outcomes.
                     Register now: IT IQ Leveraging AI & Analytics >

                     AI in Education Podcast: Sustainability & Technology
                     When: On-Demand
                     In this podcast Dan Bowen (Education Technology Strategist), Beth Worrall (National Skills
                     Program Lead) and Lee Hickin (Chief Technology Officer) talk the sustainability issues in the
                     technology industry - from rare-earth metals to the human costs of technology.
                     Listen now: AI in Education podcast >

Explore Ukraine’s capital city, Kyiv, in Minecraft
 Visiting and exploring new cities and cultures is an incredible way to learn more about the world. In the new
 Minecraft: Education Edition lesson ‘Kyiv: Craft a City Guidebook’ students can explore the rich history, culture,
 and architecture of Ukraine’s capital, the city of Kyiv.
 Learn more: Kyiv: Craft a City Guidebook Lesson >

 Esports in Minecraft: Education Edition
 Capture the energy and passion of esports and build pathways for future ready skills using Minecraft: Education
 Edition. Find engaging challenges, playbooks and lesson plans, plus educator trainings to bring esports to your
 students in our Minecraft esports collection.
 Learn more: Esports in Minecraft: Education Edition resources >

 Each month we look at what our Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIE Experts) are up to, sharing
 learning opportunities, ideas, and tips on how they use Microsoft tools to enhance teaching and learning.

                         MIE Expert Spotlight: Kylie Kingdon, WA
                         We’re shining our spotlight on MIE Expert Kylie Kingdon, an active member of the MIE
                         community and CEWA ViSN consultant. Kylie often shares valuable PL resources plus
                         Flipgrid, OneNote and Teams tips along the way.

                         Follow Kylie on Twitter at:
                         https://twitter.com/MrsKK8

 Find out more about our Microsoft Innovative Educator programs and how you can become a MIE Expert.
 Learn more about the MIE Program >

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