(MENAFN - Colombo Gazette) crosoft is spotlighting the resilience and leadership of teachers worldwide who continue to provide remote learning, support vulnerable populations, and close gaps in education throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Last year, Microsoft welcomed 4,366 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEE) onboard its Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) program from the Asia region – a twofold increase from the previous year and the largest representation from the region to date. In Sri Lanka, 113 experts joined the ranks of MIE experts in the region.
The MIE program, which began in 2014, recognizes global educators who are using technology to pave the way for their peers for better learning and student outcomes. The program comprises more than one million educators worldwide who have joined the Microsoft Educator Center and successfully completed professional development online courses, accessed resources, and shared learnings with their colleagues.
Ludhiana Girl Wins PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for Using Minecraft for School Lessons
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A 14-year-old girl from Ludhiana has won the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on the 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday.
Namya Joshi, a student from the Sat Paul Mittal School, won the prestigious award in the Innovation category for using popular gaming software Minecraft in a unique way. She used the game to develop activity-based learning modules in her school.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is the highest award for civilians under the age of 18. Joshi has created multiple lessons on Minecraft on varying topics - from Harry Potter to the Egyptian civilisation.
Technology in education discussed during Microsoft Education Days
Technology in education discussed during Microsoft Education Days
Microsoft Education Days, a 3-day long event, discussed the relevance of technology in educating students.
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Microsoft opened a dialogue on the role of technology to transform education, improve learning outcomes, and better prepare students for the new world of work at the third edition of Microsoft Education Days.
Microsoft Education Days
More than 8,000 educators, school leaders, policymakers, and students across the country came together to discuss the need for technology led transformation and innovation in classrooms, sharing best practices for hybrid learning and insights from the transition to remote learning. The three-day event held virtually from January 20 - 22, 2021, featured interactive sessions with Microsoft leaders, education experts, and school leaders on creating immersive, personalized learnin
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Students of the 21st century are being taught by teachers of 20th century using 19th century curriculum and 18th century techniques and only technology can remove these mismatches, said Ranjitsinh Dis