1 Partners in Learning Partnership in Learning -productive ways of co-operation Marja Oikarinen Public Sector Lead Finland

2 Partners in Learning Education Shapes Our Lives, Families and Community Contributes to raising the standard of living Grows skills to compete in the global community Provides know-how and capabilities so all citizens can realise their potential Information and communications technology is an essential part of modern education BUT…. Many students and teachers still lack basic skills; access to technology; and training The result is a widening ICT skills gap that contributes to disparities in quality of life, competitiveness, and economic development

3 Partners in Learning Microsoft’s Partners in Learning initiative provides the financing and structure for improving the quality of education, giving teachers, students and lifelong learners the technology and training tools to achieve their full potential.

4 Partners in Learning Microsoft Partners in Learning Our Mission: Empower schools to significantly raise the level of ICT literacy amongst their staff Support teachers and schools to develop cultures of innovation Work with schools in preparing students for the digital workplace

5 Partners in Learning Schools are the centre of the Connected Learning Community enabling economic and social multipliers for lifelong learners 9 Critical Components of Education ICT Strategy

6 Partners in Learning AccessSkills Refurbishment Low Cost Software Grants Training ICT Skills Professional Development Curriculum Integration Technical Support Research Partners In Learning - Realising the Vision

7 Partners in Learning Grants Teaching IT SkillsProfessional DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentTechnical SupportResearchMicrosoft IT AcademyInnovative TeachersIn House and PartnersEducation Support CentresEnsuring Excellence Educator Leadership Forum Delivering Partners in Learning

8 Partners in Learning Professional Development - Innovative Teachers Network

9 Partners in Learning Innovative Software - SchoolHouse Project

10 Partners in Learning Koïchiro Matsuura, UNESCO Director-General “We recognise the importance of harnessing ICT to help improve sustainable livelihoods in underserved communities,” “By working with global business leaders such as Microsoft that support our efforts to establish open and inclusive knowledge societies, we can accelerate the creation of social change and the expansion of economic opportunities throughout the developing world.” Strategic Partnerships - Microsoft and UNESCO

11 Partners in Learning Realising Potential…