Microsoft Canada and Education
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Oct 26 2009, 05:00 PM
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Microsoft Canada Co.
Education
At Microsoft Canada, we believe education is a fundamental human right and is the single most important investment in the future of individuals, communities, the nation and the world. We also recognize that the true heroes in education are educators and students. Our ultimate goal is to help educators make learning personal for students and the classroom even more motivating and engaging. While technology helps drive significant advances in education we continually look for opportunities to use our software, services and expertise to help educators inspire students to continuously learn, explore and achieve.
Why we do it
Digital literacy is a critical component for success in the 21st century workplace. We believe that the evolving demands of the global economy make education vital to sustainable social and economic success. Educators take the lead in teaching our children but they cannot do it alone. Working with educators, students and policymakers to bring education-specific tools and technologies into the classroom, we are committed to helping better prepare young Canadians for the future.
How we do it
- Participate in developing and cultivating innovative teachers and schools
- Increase access to technology to help improve teaching and learning via Partners in Learning
- Introduce opportunities for education and innovation via Microsoft Unlimited Potential
- Work with local, national and international education communities to create technology, tools, programs and solutions
- Improve access to education for hospitalized children and the visually impaired
- Develop technology that enables aboriginal youth to learn in their own language
- Encourage Microsoft employees to volunteer in community and education programs
- Address the critical IT skills shortage in Canada through programs like DigiGirlz
How we think about the future
Technology offers the ability for elementary through post-secondary students to connect and collaborate with their peers around the globe, inspire creativity and learn the technical skills required for the 21st century workforce. Although it's impossible to predict the exact ways that technology will help shape education in the future, we think about what a technology-rich education might look like in just a few years. In fact, some of what you'll see in these videos is already possible.
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