It’s always a pleasure to hear from Paige Johnson, Vice President of Microsoft Education, as she reflects on this year’s ISTE and shares her company’s initiatives. She highlights the significant shift toward the adoption of generative ai, emphasizing its potential to transform teaching, learning, and school operations. More specifically, Paige details Microsoft’s focus on integrating ai to improve educational experiences, support educators, and prepare students for future careers. She also mentions the importance of professional development for educators and IT leaders, and the need to optimize existing technology investments. Listen:
Conclusions:
- ai Integration: The ISTE vibes highlighted a growing acceptance and strategic use of generative ai in education, moving from initial skepticism to practical application.
- Microsoft's approach: Microsoft aims to improve teaching and learning through ai, supporting both educators and students by personalizing education and improving operational efficiency.
- Professional development: Effective adoption of ai and technology requires ongoing professional development for educators and school leaders, emphasizing the importance of both top-down and bottom-up strategies.
- Using technology: Schools are encouraged to maximize the use of existing technology and resources, including free tools and learning accelerators available through Microsoft products.
- Future outlook: There is optimism about the potential of ai to address educational challenges and improve student outcomes, and there is a call for continued support and commitment from technologists and education leaders.
- Digital Citizenship: Responsible use of ai and device management in classrooms remains a key focus area, with resources available to guide educators and IT departments.
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