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Become a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.





Educators,

At Microsoft, we believe that technology alone cannot build 21st century skills for students. Technology is an accelerator, but alone it does not enable change. We believe in the power of the educator, and the impact educators can have when they are brought together and recognized for their achievements.
Microsoft offers engagement opportunities aimed at empowering educators like you effectively use technology to develop your students’ 21st century skills. Join over amillion educators, helping over 190 million students in over 200 countries who are shaping the future of education by becoming a Microsoft Innovative Educator – Expert (MiE – Expert).

As some of the world’s most innovative educators, MIE Experts advance the conversation about improving student outcomes through innovative uses of technology in teaching and learning. Participants of the program can expect:

Free Microsoft tools and technology
Exclusive professional development opportunities
To develop your personal “brand” and career as a thought leader by participating in case studies, speaking engagements and content development
Eligibility to earn an all-expense paid trip to the Microsoft in Education Global Forum in Redmond, Washington in March 2015.

As an MiE – Expert your role in the Community will be to:

Build educator capacity for using technology in teaching and learning to improve student learning
Advise Microsoft and education institutions on how to integrate technology in pedagogically sound ways
Be an advocate at conferences, events and trainings for how Microsoft technology can improve learning

Get started with 4 easy steps:

Step One: Review program commitment
Your commitment as a MIE Expert is to be an advocate for using Microsoft technology to improve student learning. In a year, MIE Experts typically:

Attend 8-10 webinars to learn about and give feedback on new technologies and education concepts
Build educator capacity in your community (school, district or at training events) by training or coaching educators and inviting them to join the Microsoft Educator Network (educators at your school and/or 200 others)
Develop your own capacity as a thought leader:
Speak at 2 or more conferences
Regularly contribute to social media such as Facebook and Twitter referencing
Author one blog every quarter referencing Free Tools or Hot Topics blogs on MSEN
Participate in at least 4 teach meets showcasing Microsoft technology

Step Two: Join the Microsoft Educator Network (MSEN)
Join the Microsoft Educator Network and fully complete your profile

Step Three: Submit a learning activity
Submit a learning activity. Learning activities are typically a project-based or inquiry-based activities that exemplify the use of 21st century teaching practices. The best past learning activities have included references to the 21st Century Learning Design rubrics, included examples of students’ work, and a video explaining the learning activity. All learning activities should be submitted in English to apply to become a MIE Expert. See learning activities from MIE Experts.

Step Four: Send an email to [email protected] with a link to your profile and a link to your learning activity on the Microsoft Educator Network before 15 October, 2014.

Please let us know if you have questions.

Marilyn Steier - Project Manager Microsoft Innovative

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