To celebrate this year’s World Teachers’ Day that happened on October 5th
2015 Microsoft Canada and Staples Canada partnered and committed to
empowering 21st Century learning and recognizing 21 schools across Canada
where teachers have made an impact in their community with the
#ThankYouTeacher initiative. Check this video that Microsoft has created
where everyday and prominent Canadians say thanks.
This is just one example of Microsoft’s commitment to helping children in the
classroom embrace technology while recognizing the teachers that integrate
technology into their lesson plans. Microsoft has committed to being a partner
in education, with programs designed to empower parents, teachers and
students to achieve more through training, resources, and education savings.
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that over four million Canadian students
were eligible to access Office at no cost, saving families up to $200 million.
Students can check their eligibility at microsoft.ca/freeoffice.
A national parent-teacher study conducted online on behalf of Microsoft
Canada in August 2015 that polled 422 teachers and 507 parents across Canada
found 88% of Canadian teachers and 80% of parents agree that it is important to
use technology in the classroom. This research suggests that the use of
technology leads to better student engagement and more efficient learning.
Teachers mentioned that technology leads to higher student engagement, when
used effectively it enables students to learn, empowers personalized learning,
strengthens the curriculum development, and improve student’s learning
outcomes.
Teachers provided insight on the tools they currently leverage in the classroom,
which include:
- 68% incorporate Microsoft Office
- 67% incorporate video
- 33% incorporate gaming
- 32% incorporate social networking
40% of teachers believe that students do not presently have sufficient access to
devices at home and at school. Since more than 80% of grade 3 to 8 teachers
assign homework requiring access to a device, and 70% requiring access to
productivity software there is a need for the school boards to improve this
access for the quality of students' education.
In preparing students for their futures, 85% of teachers agree that knowing how
to use Microsoft Office is a critical success factor for post-secondary and career
readiness. Both parents and teachers say they believe that the future of
education in Canada depends on how effectively we integrate technology into
the classroom.
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Great information! I always wish I new how to use the Office Suite more effectively.
ReplyDeleteThis is interesting. We never had these things when I went to school and today some kids don't have tablets or computers at home. I think its great they have a chance to learn at a young age/
ReplyDeleteMy husband and i were just talking about schools and technology last night. We were wondering if kids are learning how to do internet research as well as learning how to use word programs etc.
ReplyDeleteSome interesting information here. I find teachers are using more and more technology in the schools.
ReplyDeleteMicrosoft does some great things!!
ReplyDeleteGreat information - definitely some stats I was not aware of!
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