Microsoft Innovative Educators

Are you the next Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert?

Microsoft Innovative Educators (MIEs)• WHO: Educators who are passionate and committed to

empowering learning through technology in their classrooms.

• HOW: Register and create a profile on Microsoft Educator Community www.educatornetwork.com

Microsoft Innovative Educator benefits• Access to numerous FREE education resources, apps

and tools• Connect with educators around the world (Skype in the

Classroom) • Share learning activities and tutorials and join the

conversation in educator discussions led by educators• Professional Development on ICT integration• Earn points and badges

Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts

WHO: Educators who are thought leaders in innovative learning with technology

Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts: Benefits• Professional development opportunities and

certifications• Publicity via social media and other Microsoft channels• Share their expertise with world-renowned educators

and specialists to scale innovation• Present in Microsoft’s global EduCast Webinar series • Participate in focus groups giving feedback to a

development teams on Microsoft products

Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts: Benefits• Share their passion for Microsoft with peers and

policymakers, and through social media, blogs and videos

• Test out new products while in beta form• Represent Microsoft at product demonstrations and

events• Build educator capacity by training and coaching

colleagues • Collaborate with innovative educators across the globe • Achieve eligibility to attend the Microsoft Global

Educator Exchange Event (E2), March 2016

Applying to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert http://aka.ms/mieapply• Step 1: Review program opportunities and activities• Step 2: Join the Microsoft Educator Community• Step 3: Apply to become a MIE Expert on the Microsoft

Educator Community by doing the following:• Share your details and profile in the application• Tell us why you consider yourself to be a Microsoft

Innovative Educator Expert

Your application to be a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert: http://aka.ms/mieapply• Describe a lesson you have taught in which you have

incorporated Microsoft technologies in an innovative ways and the lesson enabled 21st Century skill development.

• Explain how you think being an MIE Expert will impact your teaching.

• You can either write your response or create and share a link to a 2 minute video, Office Mix, or a Sway, that creatively expresses what makes you a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.

MIE Expert participation at

Global Forums in Dubai & Seattle

Hear from previous MIE Experts…

Linda Foulkes (Netlearn Update cc)“If I can make a difference to just one person a day by showing them something they did not know which could benefit their teaching and learning, and make this easier and simpler, I feel a sense of achievement. My favorite saying to teachers who ask me…”is there an app for that?”…my reply is…”yes, it’s called Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel….”

Phuti Ragophala (Pula Madibogo Primary School)

• “I have learnt how technology should be used as a supporting tool and an educational booster to assist the teacher and learners to meet the objectives of a lesson”. • “I extend learning beyond the classroom so that

other people can harvest good ideas and replicate.”• “I realised that we are teaching a mobile

generation who are competent in IT tools. My wish is to see educators incorporating teaching with IT tools to make teaching fun and to improve learners’ quality of learning. Learners learn by creating knowledge not by absorbing it.”

Warren Sparrow (Rondebosch Boys’ Preparatory School) • “The things I saw and the people I met at E2

Educator Exchange were awe-inspiring”.• “The Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert

program as well as the Microsoft Showcase Schools program are both brilliant programs and I would encourage every person to get involved. The rewards for me personally, as well as for the school are priceless. The support from Microsoft is incredible and there is this vast resource, both from within Microsoft, as well as other schools and teachers to assist you.”

Mabore Lekalakala (Toronto Primary School)

“The E2 theme of bravery, courage and leadership empowered me and made me rethink my role as a teacher and a person. I learned not only to be a brave and courageous leader but to also instill the bravery, courage and leadership theme into my learners.”“I have discovered my passion…teaching educators and learners how to integrate technology into lessons.”

Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts – How will they be selected?• Selected by the regional Microsoft representative and

a local judging panel • Selection based on:• quality of the responses to the self-nominations form• the level of innovation • use of Microsoft tools described in the learning activity • level of detail in how becoming a part of the program will

impact both teaching and student learning

Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts – TimelinesFinal date for applications: 30 October 2015Selection of MIE Experts: November 2015Announcement of MIE Experts: 20 November 2015MIE Expert Active Engagement: November 2015 – 2016Webinars: September – June (annually)Global E2 (Educator Exchange): March/April 2016

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