Attended Day 1 of Indian Education Congress 2015 at Vivanta by Taj today. Got a chance to meet and listen to great speakers , educationalists and other stakeholders . All sessions were very good but I especially enjoyed sessions on 1. "How technology can be a game changer for education ,to achieve the innovation much better " by Rajiv Arora 2. Building future ready schools 3. Digitisation of education A great opportunity to learn new things and build a network #mieexpert15 Check link for details http://www.educationbiz.in/congress
I attended Microsoft webcast on 12 th May ,2015
Topic: Bringing the World into Your Classroom with Skype in the Classroom and Bing in the Classroom
It was a great learning experience .We asked questions which were answered by experts and other educators who were attending webcast. Check the handouts of session by clicking here
Being part of MIE Expert 15 group is a great learning experience . We are getting chances continuously to update our knowledge and interact with experts .Recently a tweetmeet (meeting via twitter ) was organised and announcement of same was made through our Facebook group .
During tweet meet various thought provoking questions were asked by MIE Experts which were answered by Mr. Anthony Salicito ( VP , Worldwide Education , Microsoft)
There is so much to learn from such meets .
For those who have never attended Tweetmeet, This is what its look like
Thank you Microsoft , Minnia Feng , Anthony Salicito for such a wonderful opportunity
The Global Forum in Dubai from 22-23 February,
enabled by Microsoft, was a chance for
education stakeholders to discuss how technology can address key challenges in
Education for the 21st Century. Education Leaders, School Leaders, Innovation
Partners and Stakeholders from International Organizations and NGOs engaged in
work sessions on preparing Learners for Work and Life in the 21st Century. Eve
Psalti, Microsoft Director Worldwide Education, Brad Tipp, Microsoft Chief
Technology Officer, Worldwide Education and James Bernard, Microsoft Director
Education Partners represented Microsoft education at the event.
The audience of well over 500 included K12
and Vocational innovative educators, school leaders, partners, NGOs, government
officials and media from nearly 40 countries across the Middle East, Africa and
India.
It was a great privilege for me to be invited at Microsoft Dubai Global Forum as Panelist for Educators Track and the topic was
I was accompanied by Meenakshi
Uberoi. She is a nice friend and an innovative educator and above all an excellent human being . It was an excellent experience taking sessions with you and spending time in exploring Dubai 's Malls.
Got an opportunity to meet Mr Anthony Salcito(Vice President, Microsoft Worldwide Education, Microsoft Corporation) in person and and to listen to his insights in to Use of Technology in Teaching .He said "Technology can not be your plan but it can definitely be part of your plan "
Also got chance to meet young , energetic and lovely person Minnia Feng (Business Development Manager at Microsoft ) . She arranged for My Daily Adventure's interview with Mr Anthony Salcito.
Got an opportunity to visit Innovation area and see the latest additions and innovations in technology in teaching
Shining Team India at Regional Dinner during the Global Forum Dubai at Meydan Hotel
Prof. Khincha
Dr. Sandeep Sancheti,
President Manipal University
Dr. Veena Kumar
Mr. Om Pathak
Manu Mital
Amruth Vinnie Jauhari (Director Education Advocacy Microsoft Corporation India Pvt.) Ltd.
A big thank to Vinnie Jauhari Maa'm for all her support and cooperation .
Check this Sway to get glimpse of learning at Microsoft Dubai Global Forum.
Click here for details of event ( Agenda ,sessions , speakers ,resources )
I and Mr Srinivasan Sriram were invited
to give Mentor ship talk for participants of Microsoft Innovative Educator
Leadership Awards (MIELA) 2015 held on 20th February 2015 at WelcomHotel, Dwarka, New Delhi. We shared with them, our journey with Microsoft
educator’s network and told them about scope of their learning and growth and
how it will benefit the student community and other educators.
It was a
great experience as we also got an opportunity to see the work of MIELA participants
and interact with them.
Microsoft Innovative Educators Leadership Awards (MIELA)
2015 is a national contest instituted by Microsoft to create a platform for
expression of innovative ideas of educators in India. This contest was launched
in the year 2014 to honor the best classroom innovators from K12 & HED
across the country by highlighting, recognizing, and rewarding educators who
are using technology in amazing ways.
I attended Microsoft EduCast Series on Wow, Windows 8! How Windows 8 can simplify and amplify student learning experiences at 5.30 am on 11th February 2015 A nice beginning of day with information on Microsoft Office Specialist World Championships for students and sharing of the work done by Andy Li from Hongkong and Peter Sigmund,Mike Sabatino Kurt Schollin
All those who want to join this monthly Microsoft Educast series can join Microsoft educators network : https://www.educatornetwork.com/
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