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Investing in your talent: the journey to a diverse and inclusive workforce

20/01/2020

By Sarah HicksAzure Cloud Specialist and Early in Career Women@Microsoft Lead

Diverse and inclusive companies are more innovative, profitable and better at retaining top talent. Find out how one company is investing in their talent....Read more

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Think Differently about Dyslexia: empowering young people of all abilities

23/12/2019

By Kelly MondayGlobal Account Director for WPP

It’s estimated that one in five students has dyslexia. Their teachers and parents don’t often have the resources or training to help, however passionate they may be. And without the proper support in formative years, a struggling student’s confidence and love of learning can fade....Read more

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How to equip university students with skills for the digital workplace

20/12/2019

By Katie BilsboroughStudent at the University of Bath

We are undoubtedly experiencing the fourth industrial revolution, with predictions that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 aren’t invented yet. So to what extent are graduates ready for this world?...Read more

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5 steps to embed digital skills development into schools, colleges and universities

13/12/2019

By Richard GloverDigital Learning Developer, Teesside University

As part of Teesside University’s digital strategy, Future Facing Learning, we created a Digital Development Programme (DDP) to provide training, coaching, and support around digital skills to all of our staff....Read more

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9 ways to transform the student learning experience with Microsoft Teams

10/12/2019

By Chris MeliaSenior Learning Technologist, University of Central Lancashire and Microsoft Learning Consultant

Microsoft Teams has become one of the most rapidly evolving digital collaboration platforms of recent times. Usage across the education sector is now growing, with institutions starting to adopt Teams as their ‘go-to’ for teacher collaboration and communication....Read more

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4 tips for establishing a digital learning platform

06/11/2019

By Simon KayHead of Digital and Professional Development, South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

It’s been an interesting journey of discovery. Just over two years ago, I took on the role of Head of Digital at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College with the main objective of implementing the recently produced digital strategy. The first priority of this strategy was, and I quote…...Read more

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5 tips for creating digitally skilled educators

05/11/2019

By Audrey MillerVice Principal, Glasgow Kelvin College

There are few things at Glasgow Kelvin College as important as developing skills. Almost 16,000 students enjoy accessible vocational skills and core-skills learning from five campus buildings and through a large network of over 40 community-based learning centres....Read more

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3 learnings from the Microsoft Education Exchange event

27/09/2019

By Elaine Topham

Earlier this year, I attended the Microsoft Education Exchange (E2) event in Paris. It’s a chance to celebrate the work of educators around the world – and I haven’t stopped thinking about the impact the event has had on me and my practice. Three main thoughts about the direction and use of technology in the...Read more

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Another one bites the dust: How schools can improve the digital skills gender gap

22/07/2019

By Georgina BowisTalent Acquisition Lead for Microsoft

Learning digital skills is a must for navigating modern life. But closing the gender gap starts at school, with the support of companies like Microsoft....Read more

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Meet the #E2ChangeMakers

21/06/2019

By Kristy HillMicrosoft Learning Consultant

Learn about Team UK’s time at the E2 Global Education Exchange. Find out why being a Microsoft Innovative Educator unlocks student’s learning potential....Read more

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