IT in education

Becky Lo

Education Lead

Microsoft Hong Kong Limited

Key trends that are

happening across the

world in education

21st Century Learning Working towards holistic transformation

21st Century Learning Technology-enabled learning inside and out of the classroom

21st Century Learning Changing the way we think about connecting with content

21st Century Learning Preparing students for the future

21st Century Learning Personalized learning is at the foundation for everything we do

Advances in technology Creating opportunity for immersive experiences, for all learners

Advances in technology The role of the device can transform learning opportunities

Advances in technology Transforming access to information for learners around the world

Advances in technology Making technology accessible and affordable is critical

The Microsoft Vision Anytime, anywhere learning

for all

Support note taking with digital pen, sketching, annotating,

showing process, prototyping and complex visual thinking

Handwriting recognition for mathematics, music, chemistry etc.

Support for functional software for graphic design and creativity

Support typing for longer assignments, multitask for complex

research and knowledge building

Support music composition, playing, composing etc.

Video and audio capture and editing

Support for small amounts of typing

Voice, video, and audio collaboration

Internet research

Cloud Services Our deep commitment to providing a rich set of services in the cloud

for education

docs spreadsheets presentations notes

email calendar contacts sites share store

messaging video voice email calendar contacts

sites share store docs spreadsheets presentations notes

mac & PC

cross-browser compatible

iphone android windows phone

group projects co-authoring, ubiquitous presence, shared documents

virtual & digital class rooms lecture capture and blended learning made easy

safe environment privacy, security, control

Unified Ecosystem A rich platform to make a real impact for better learning