Expanding Technology Education In One Hand To Empower The Young Generation

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION LEARNING OBJECTIVES PROCESS WINDOWS – xp, vista, 8, 8.1 and 10 Microsoft Edu Tools Sway Using Office Mix Working with Notebooks Microsoft Office 365 for Education Game Centered Learning Skype Yammer Microsoft Educator Network LEARNING OUTCOMES CONCLUSION REFERENCES

INTRODUCTION The technology in education helps the young generation with special educational needs and can improve the academic performance, their quality of life, acquisition of knowledge, social inclusion, and skills. Students around the world mainly in rural areas lack quality education and are unaware of the technologies used at present. They need advanced skills to succeed in the globalized, knowledge based world of today. It is necessary to design lessons and learning activities to build students’ 21st century skills. My aim of the project is to empower them by giving digital literacy of various tools/ products and technologies used now a days. This work covers an overview of the important Microsoft technologies, products and features to rise-up the future of youth. Students around the world need advanced skills to succeed in the globalized, knowledge based world of today. 21st Century Learning Design, or 21CLD, professional development helps teachers design lessons and learning activities to build students’ 21st century skills.

Learning Objectives Understanding the basic features of WINDOWS – xp, vista, 8, 8.1 and 10 and Microsoft Edu Tools. Understanding the basic features of Office 365 for Education, Office Mix and OneNote Understanding the basic features of Microsoft educator network, Windows apps, Sway, Skype and Game centered learning (Kodu and Minecraft).

TOOLS USED Office Mix,Word, Power Point, Excel, OneNote and Sway

Project Details Age Group - All Ages Subject - Digital Literacy, Technology and Computer Science Skills Development - Collaboration, Project based Learning, Creativity and Critical thinking Product Categories - Apps, Office, Sway, Skype, OneNote, Power point, Excel, Word, Office Mix

PROCESS

WORK FLOW Creating Smart Presentations for Classroom Environment The Need for Computerization Advanced Data Analysis Tools and Techniques Creating Smart Presentations for Classroom Environment Introduction to Operating System Advanced Technical Documentation Office Mix/ OneNote/ Sway/ Game Lab Introduction to Web Apps Microsoft Edu Tools Microsoft Educator Network/ Skype

The Need for Computerization Envisioning Learning Institutions of the Future that make difference through new pedagogical approach Role of IT Champions Creating Mentorship Programme Countering Road Blocks

Introduction to Operating System Technical Comparison of Different OS Vulnerabilities GUI capabilities, user experiences Introduction to User Friendly Operating System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8BBhHo-n2U https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Microsoft_Windows_versions

Introduction to Web Apps Web Based Applications productivity at no cost and accessible anywhere anytime to all. Working with WebApps https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/education There are thousands of education apps in the Windows marketplace, from early learning games to study aids and even apps that will help you manage the classroom, with more available every day.

Microsoft Edu Tools Video & Audio Authoring Voice Overs Digital Audio & Video Integration Tools for educators that help them in developing professional class videos and audios to be used.

Advanced Technical Documentation Writing Technical documents with ease. -Features & Shortcuts -Modern documentation techniques -Multiple page documents with complex layout requirements. -Create dynamic content -Shared Authoring, Online Sharing, Collaborating Modern documentation techniques (styles, tables, cross-References, images, and numbering) Multiple page documents with complex layout requirements, such as headers, footers, double-sided and page numbering Create dynamic content (field codes, chapter numbering, table of contents, and indexes)

Helping Special Students in Learning Accesibility Features Accessibility Checker Touch Guide Working with Visually Impaired

Advanced Data Analysis Tools and Techniques Spreadsheet & Data Analysis Auditing Worksheets Data Tools

Creating Smart Presentations for Classroom Environment Advanced Presentation Tips &Techniques : Applying Theme Footers Sliding Master

Create & Share interactive Video Presentations. Office Mix Create & Share interactive Video Presentations. -Use Voice, Video & Digital Ink -Create Interactive Quizzes & Polls -Get Realtime Insights and Analytics -Playback on multiple devices

OneNote Take Notes Audio Recording Video and Photo Storage Notebook Navigation Accessing Information Note books are shared between students and teachers or students with students creating a fantastic tool for class activities and lessons. Teachers can monitor progress and provide feedback to help shape the learning journey. Free Form Information Gathering & Management to help teachers retain innovative ideas to retrieve later Take Notes Microsoft OneNote 2010 allows users to store notes in digital page form. Click "New Page" in the Microsoft OneNote2010 main menu, then begin typing. While Microsoft OneNote 2010 updates automatically, manual saving is also possible via the right-click menu. The right-click menu also allows file copying, renaming, deletion or merging into another page. Audio Recording Microsoft OneNote 2010 allows for audio recording. Begin a new page, then access the "Record" option at the top of the new page. Recording continues until "Stop" is clicked. Microsoft OneNote saves automatically, or save manually using the right-click menu. Other right-click menu options for recorded pages include file copying, renaming, deletion or merging into another page. Video and Photo Storage Microsoft OneNote 2010 users upload videos and photos from the Web or from their computers using the "New Page" option followed by the "Upload" option. Downloading photos or videos from the Internet requires an Internet connection, while downloading photos or videos from a personal computer does not. OneNote Compatibility Microsoft OneNote 2010 is compatible with Windows Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word 2010 and Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Place OneNote 2010 to the side of the computer screen while you work in these other programs, then click on it for quick note-taking or recording. Notebook Navigation Microsoft OneNote 2010 features notebook-style navigation. The tabs at the top of the OneNote 2010 screen function as folder subdividers, which can be color-coded if desired. Click on a folder or sub-folder to access that area instantly. Accessing Information Access Microsoft OneNote 2010 in any location with Internet access or a Windows 7-enabled mobile phone device. The Microsoft OneNote Web App, a free downloadable app from Microsoft (see "Resources") allows users to store notes on the Internet and view and edit notes in any location with Internet access. Microsoft also offers a OneNote Mobile download, which allows any user with a mobile device using Windows 7 (other versions of Windows are not supported for OneNote Mobile) to work on OneNote from any location with Web access.

Sway Integrating Social Media Include Interactive Content Share with the world Create and share interactive reports, presentations, personal stories.

Microsoft Office 365 for Education Complete domain management solution for institutions for productivity, email, domain management. It provides the basis for the curriculum and supports the use of technology in all areas through the development of sites and workbooks for students.

Skype Skype’s education program, breaks down classroom walls and allows children to be a part of experiences from around the globe by granting them unprecedented access to new experiences. Enabling educators to deliver a first class learning experience from anywhere on any device, even creating a virtual classroom that provides students with remote access to the best teachers and instructional methods.

Microsoft Educator Network Access over 1.5 million educators globally, professional development courses and thousands of inspiring lesson plans, live lessons and virtual trips. http://education.microsoft.com Is a highly effective way to motivate and improve the skills of teachers with a access to free resources, lesson plans and educators from all over the world.

Game Based Learning

KODU Game Lab Create Games using simple visual programming language

Minecraft Minecraft in education is a way to teach, learn and inspire. It’s students visiting ancient civilizations to create and play out their own stories. It’s practicing collaboration, problem solving, digital citizenship, and leadership skills through creative thinking and innovative design.

IMPACTS

21st century learning skills can be acquired by students

Comparative technology usage The chart below depicts the relative adoption of the technologies tested from K-12 versus higher education participants.

K-12 and higher education maturity in best practices is considerably different The chart below demonstrates the differences

The analysis indicates that a fair number of higher education organizations have made the step from partially implemented to an integrated level of maturity in technology. The drivers appear to be in higher education’s focus on remote learners, ad-hoc collaboration spaces, critical thinking skills, problem solving and collaboration.

Learning Outcomes Understanding the effectiveness of skills needed to work within a learning community of people, collaboration, technologies, resources, and professional associations. Understanding of Microsoft technologies and features for learning such as WINDOWS – xp, vista, 8, 8.1 and 10, Microsoft Edu Tools, Sway, Office 365, various windows applications, Kodu game, Minecraft and Skype.

CONCLUSION Creating a better future for today's young people is a long-term commitment. Every student, including those from rural areas deserves quality education. With the help of various microsoft tools/ products and technologies can ensure to make them happen to build 21st century skills. Technology is viewed as an important enabler for improving student learning outcomes. Best practices are necessary to get the greatest value. Educational Technologies Can Improve Achievement.  The learning activities give students to build 21st century skills.

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