Education

January 27, 2014
‘Anytime Anywhere Learning for All’ shows how 1:1 programs can transform education

As part of Microsoft’s presence at BETT (British Educational Training and Technology) 2014 in London, where educational technology is the key topic, Anthony Salcito, the company’s vice president of Worldwide Education, explained how the “Anytime Anywhere Learning for All” program covered how to effectively execute 1:1 programs, and why the 1:1 method delivers on the promise of transformative learning.

January 21, 2014
Microsoft exec explains how innovative schools can transform education

Anthony Salcito, vice president of Worldwide Education for Microsoft, highlights some schools that have “a big-picture view of education transformation and an understanding that technology can play a significant role in achieving better outcomes in all aspects of the schools’ operation – from classroom learning to teacher development and operations.”

January 20, 2014
Education World Forum shines light on Microsoft’s e-learning advances

As educators and government leaders from around the world gather in London for the invitation-only Education World Forum (EWF), Anthony Salcito, vice president of Worldwide Education of Microsoft, used the opportunity to introduce updates to several programs that “help prepare the students of today to become the workforce of tomorrow” – such as expanding the language availability of the Teaching with Technology comprehensive e-learning curriculum.

December 6, 2013
Students everywhere count down the hours to ‘Hour of Code’

It’s just one hour. But it’s an hour that could change young lives forever, and help guide them to a better future. That’s why Microsoft is challenging as many young people as possible to participate in the “Hour of Code” during Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 9-15.