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Support for Windows 10 Education and Enterprise extended

AyushVij@TWCN — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:49:24 +0000

With the new Windows as a Service model for Windows 10, Microsoft has been really successful in delivering their latest offerings for Windows 10 to the users. Many of their customers in the Education as well as the Enterprise sector have adapted this update cycle of them and are always running with all the latest […]

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Microsoft Showcase School Program throws open nominations for educators

MahitHuilgol@TWC — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:00:20 +0000

Microsoft has always been making efforts to improve education and introduce new and intuitive methods for children to learn. The company has also awarded school leaders who are innovative and accomplish great things. In order to bring the best out of a School Teacher, the company has started a new program called Microsoft Showcase Schools. […]

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GiHub Education is now available for schools for free

AyushVij@TWCN — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 03:26:43 +0000

Last week, Microsoft announced that they will be acquiring the open-source hosting giant GitHub. While the acquisition process of this code sharing and collaboration platform is being completed, they have today announced the general availability of a new program called GitHub Education Program where GitHub is practically offered for free to schools and education institutes. […]

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Microsoft honors Richard, a teacher who used chalk and blackboard to teach computers

MahitHuilgol@TWC — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 12:30:51 +0000

A teacher from Ghana was an instant internet sensation after his picture of sketching out a mock-up of Microsoft Word screen in colored chalk on his blackboard went viral. Richard Appiah Akoto used chalks and blackboard to draw the screen of Microsoft Word, and this came straight from his memory. The school that he teaches […]

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Microsoft Education unveils new Windows 10 devices starting at $189

ShiwangiPeswani@TWC — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:09:15 +0000

Microsoft has always been concerned about student education programs. With their commitment to empowering every student, the Microsoft Education has launched a new set of Windows 10 devices starting at $189. From OEMs like JP and Lenovo, these new laptops are specifically designed for the schools who don’t want to compromise with Chromebooks. Microsoft is […]

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Microsoft invites schools to participate in Microsoft Schools Program

AnkitChawla@TWC — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:30:23 +0000

Microsoft is finally inviting schools from all across the world to participate in their newly announced Microsoft Schools Program. This program is meant for schools aiming to integrate technology smoothly into their education process. Microsoft Schools Program Microsoft Schools are focused on leading and learning. These schools are perhaps just starting to explore Microsoft solutions, […]

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Microsoft announces new Windows 10 Pro Education edition

ShiwangiPeswani@TWC — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 06:25:37 +0000

Microsoft has announced a new Windows 10 Pro Education edition along with its Windows 10 Anniversary Update. The education-specific default settings of this new version include removal of Cortana, Windows Store suggestions and basic tips and tricks of Windows 10. Windows 10 Pro Education Every device with pre-installed version 1607 and purchased with discounted k-12 academic […]

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OneNote for Teachers & Education website helps educators get the best out of OneNote

AbhishekShukla@TWC — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 13:58:05 +0000

Microsoft recently announced OneNote for Teachers, a web-based portal for teachers were educators and teachers can learn about OneNote, its features, and how best to use it in their profession. The website guides how to create digital notebooks that support academic standards, platform-neutral across various disciplines. OneNote for Teachers & Education OneNote for Teachers works well […]

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Microsoft wants to turn Minecraft into an educational tool

VamienMcKalin@TWCN — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:30:45 +0000

Minecraft is arguably the world’s most popular video game right now, and with the platform now in the hands of Microsoft, some have been wondering what the software giant plans to do with it. Well, we now have a clear idea of what Microsoft plans to do with Minecraft, and it has a lot to […]

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Microsoft TEALS invites professionals to help young people learn computer science

AnkitGupta@TWCN — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 21:30:46 +0000

Microsoft has asked engineers, software developers and programmers to help young people learn computer science. Several high schools in the U.S. have raised a requirement where they have asked for engineering and software development expertise. For this, professionals and technical experts need to be a part of TEALS. TEALS or Technology Education and Literacy in […]

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Microsoft Summer School offers $5000 and a Free laptop

ArunKumar@TWCN — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:30:14 +0000

Summer schools are boring except when they provide you knowledge on cutting edge technology along with a few freebies. Microsoft is offering a summer schools for a limited number of students and will not only pay them a stipend of $5000 but also offer them a free laptop to work on. In addition, the company […]

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Microsoft allows entry to competitors at its World Partner Conference this year

ArunKumar@TWCN — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:00:39 +0000

For past many years, the conference was strictly for Microsoft units and partners. They prohibited entry of journalists and competitors at World Partner Conference. They would of course give out press releases after key decisions were taken at the World Partner Conference. That sent out signals that Microsoft was quite uneasy with its competitors. That […]

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