Empowering future-ready students

December 19, 2019

Microsoft’s mission to empower every student on the planet to achieve more is a commitment to do more to support students, and educators from K-Career to be ready to innovate and create in an increasingly digital world. Our focus extends to ensure we not only grow the number of students equipped with technology skills, but also do more to grow student diversity and fuel careers in technology.

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William Woods University

An independent voice in higher education, William Woods University distinguishes itself as a student-centered and professions-oriented university committed to the values of ethics, self-liberation, and lifelong education of students in the world community. The vision of William Woods University is to be recognized as a progressive and growing leader in higher education, fiscally healthy, and achieving quality in all aspects of institutional life, while cultivating highly-respected, innovative, and unique programs.

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Barrows STEM Academy Boosts Student Learning and Performance in Science on State Tests

whitePaper | December 17, 2019

Students now use the PASCO sensors — along with the AirLink® interface, which allows them to connect the sensors wirelessly via Bluetooth® — for accurate, real time data collection. Available for over 80 measurements, the rugged, reliable sensors combine advanced technology with plug-and-play usability for easy use in and out of the classroom. Students also use the SPARKvue software with the sensors for real-time quantitative measurement and analysis.

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Education Reimagined: The Future of Learning

whitePaper | January 27, 2023

The fallout from COVID-19, continuing advances in digital technology, and intensifying pent-up demand for student centered learning have combined to present an unprecedented opportunity to transform education across whole systems. We have been impressed by the tireless action to address the emergency needs of students and families. We are deeply encouraged by the growing desire to seize the opportunity to focus on the deep purpose of education through the twin pillars of well-being and learning. Learning for all will spark a new interest and commitment to equity, where diverse students will be drawn to Global Competencies (such as our 6Cs), learning more about their worlds as they commit to building a better future for themselves and humanity.

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1st Annual Merrimack College Teacher Survey: 2022 Results

whitePaper | October 28, 2022

The survey results suggest a deep disillusionment of many teachers who feel overworked, underpaid, and under-appreciated, with potential implications for a once-in-a-generation shift in the teaching profession.

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE ON ELEARNING PARTNER SELECTION

whitePaper | December 16, 2021

The eLearning industry is experiencing a transformation of sorts. With the global eLearning market expected to reach $275 billion 1 by 2022, an increasing number of industries are realizing the significance of eLearning to better train employees, fill the growing skill gap, and drive higher revenue.

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Key Terms Regarding Online Learning and Education Technology

whitePaper | April 16, 2020

As an educator or as the parent of a student with a disability, you may hear a lot of new terms being thrown around during the COVID-19 crisis. Education is notorious for having a lot of terms of art (what’s often called “eduspeak”). Here are definitions of some of those terms and their implications for students with disabilities.

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Leveraging cloud-native commerce for brands

whitePaper | December 22, 2022

While the meteoric rise of digital commerce has opened new opportunities for retailers and brands, it also presents a new set of challenges: How to cope with increased online traffic, connect in-store with eCommerce for maximum efficiency and create omnichannel journeys. As many brands still rely on monolithic commerce platforms and lag on cloud-native infrastructure, they struggle with legacy systems that lack flexibility, scalability and agility for the next wave of growth.

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William Woods University

An independent voice in higher education, William Woods University distinguishes itself as a student-centered and professions-oriented university committed to the values of ethics, self-liberation, and lifelong education of students in the world community. The vision of William Woods University is to be recognized as a progressive and growing leader in higher education, fiscally healthy, and achieving quality in all aspects of institutional life, while cultivating highly-respected, innovative, and unique programs.

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