microsoft learning series

Are you interested in becoming Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIE) certified?

Join this exciting series of webinars ranging from Minecraft: Education Edition, STEM and Future Ready Skills, Accessibility and Inclusivity, using Microsoft Teams, and more!

Illinois educators can earn one (1) PDH for each webinar. 

Session 1: Accessibility and Inclusivity in Microsoft

May 4 from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Topics to be discussed:

- Introductions

- Learning tools in Microsoft 365

- Reading Progress

- Reading Coach

- Reflection question: Scaling accessibility and inclusivity to assignments

Session 2: Using Minecraft in Education

May 11 from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Topics to be discussed:

- Introductions

- Minecraft classroom

- Content connections

- Reflection question: Using Minecraft for student collaboration

Session 3: Introduction to MIEExpert Cohort and Showcase Schools

May 18 from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Topics to be discussed:

- Introductions

- Pathway to MIE Expert

- Pathway to Showcase Schools

- Reflection question: Building capacity for MIE Expert and Showcase Schools cohort in Illinois

Session 4: Using Microsoft Teams to Create Equitable Classrooms

May 25 from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Topics to be discussed:

-Introductions

-The Teams Classroom

-Teams features and tools

-Reflection question: Virtual learning and community

Session 5:  Using Microsoft Teams with Staff 

June 1 from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Topics to be discussed:

-Introductions

-Using Teams for PLC's

-Using Teams for Staff and Community

-Reflection question: Virtual communication, collaboration, and community

Session 6: Why We Keep Choosing Surface 

June 8 from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Topics to be discussed:

-Introductions

-Selecting devices with community in mind

-Using Surface in school

-Reflection question: Digital learning devices and spaces

Session 7: STEM and Future Ready Skills

June 15 from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Topics to be discussed:

-Introductions

-Preparing students for the future

-Content connections

-Literacy in STEM

-Reflection question: Using Microsoft 365 tools for STEM and future ready assignments

Session 8: Using Windows in Schools

June 22 from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Topics to be discussed:

-Introductions

-Applications in Windows

-Integration of digital learning space

-Combining tools into one system

-Reflection question: Virtual communication, collaboration, and community