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Every subject and every class Great devices for students and educators
Always ready for class
Bringing together all of what students and educators need
The best tablets and PCs to choose from
Delivering the fundamentals of safety, security and management

Every subject and every class Great devices for students and educators
Always ready for class
Student and educators collaborate and create in the classroom and at home
Decision makers leverage choice and cost effectiveness to meet their school needs
IT managers leverage the platform to deploy and manage all devices
Teachers manage the classroom for optimal learning experiences
 New Windows apps
 Mobility in and out of school
 Windows 8.1 enhancements
Digital textbooks Sharing devices
 Best devices for education
 Windows To Go and mobile carts
 Windows RT 8.1 enhancements
Safety and support Accessibility
 Family Safety
 Deployment and management
 Windows 8.1 MDM enhancements

Windows 8.1:
Improved multi-tasking
More tile sizes
New Search experience
See the desktop only when you need it
Leave the desktop only when you want to
IT control of Start screen

 Consume
• Students take class notes with a pen or keyboard
• Use split-screen to view digital textbooks and take notes simultaneously
• Support for Flash-based content on the web
 Collaborate
• Teacher posts homework to OneNote on SkyDrive
• Students work as teams and communicate with teachers using Skype or Lync
• Teacher shows work of a student to class by projecting their screen via Miracast
 Create
• Full Office support to create presentations, reports, analysis and more
• USB access to printers, memory sticks and specialized education peripherals like USB microscopes
Sample Windows Apps
Corinth Micro Plan Sketchbook Express MyHomework

“We chose Windows 8 because we need much more than a
consumption-only device for online assessments to help prepare students for success.”
Chuck Jones
Chief of Technology
Jackson-Madison County School System

Work anywhere on any Windows device
Internet School network
Connect to your networks on the go
Your PC in your pocket with Windows To Go
Access data and apps on any Windows device
Wirelessly connect to peripherals

Work folders or Pro
User Settings on
Replacement Device

Create your own apps or obtain from the Windows Store
Engage students
Increase productivity
Build custom apps with less effort

“Windows 8 provides the ‘no compromises’ experience everyone has been looking for. It doesn’t force us to choose between a device that you can only read from and that doesn’t connect to a keyboard, or a device geared toward creating documents, presentations and other projects. It’s the best of both worlds: Teachers and students will be able to leverage existing
curriculum and resources already used in the classroom.”
Bill Westrick
IT Director
Fargo Public Schools

Touch, Mouse,
Keyboard,
Pen Support
Great Windows
Devices for
Mobile Users
Touch and
Non-Touch
Enabled
Boot to Desktop
Familiar Desktop
Experience
Modern Windows Apps for school
Office and existing desktop applications
Enterprise Class Manageability and Security

Outlook 2013 RT
Support for 3 rd party MDM solutions
Workplace join and work folders
Inbox 3 rd party VPN clients

““…. The interface of Windows 8 is very accessible for children, especially with the touch screen – its very simple for them to be able to go in swipe along, touch into the apps, so its really amazing to see how the children can just pick it up and use it quite intuitively,”
Charlotte Beckhurst, teacher
Hartsbrook E-ACT Free School

A pixel powers a thousand words
 Using a single device, students can read a book, write a report and share with classmates
 Provides flexibility for teachers and students
 Innovative teaching models with e-learning
 Get textbook updates with a click
“After joining the e-schoolbag project, the tablet has replaced the heavy schoolbag.
As the tablets are running the latest Windows 8 operating system, they are simple to use, and students can familiarize themselves with them in less than a month” -
Chu Tsz Wing, Teacher, Hong Kong Institute of Education Jockey Club Primary
School
Sample Windows Apps
Kindle Blio Chegg Textbook Solutions

Changing classroom behavior with all in one packages
 Save money with shared resources
 Easy transportation of technology between multiple classrooms
 Provide a secure storage location and charging station even if devices never leave the classroom
Implementation options
 Windows Multipoint Server to provide classroom orchestration
 UE-V or Windows To Go enables users to sign on to any device and automagically get settings, apps and data
 Add a projector to the cart for classroom-sized experiences

Flexibility for the way you need to learn, for the way you want to teach
 Meet your educational goals with the best technology
 A vast ecosystem driving choice and cost competitiveness
 Leverage training resources for professional development
 Leverage existing investments in hardware and software
 Share devices effortlessly to stay within your budget
 Fully integrated with security and management platform
Sample Windows Apps
Flashcards Pro Haiku Learning MyHomework

NEEDS
- Easier deployment processes
- Integrated management tools
- Faster/better support for users
Deploy and manage educational technology
 Consolidate multiple systems into a single, manageable platform
 Reign in rogue apps and security breaches
 Remote support for greater productivity
 Group Policy and AppLocker to control what students can access
 Deployment tools to simplify upgrades and management
 One management tool for desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones
Platform Technologies Desktop Optimization

“We want our students to use the same tools that professionals do on a daily basis.”
Dave Williamson
District Chief Information Officer
Atlanta Public Schools

Flexible solutions for your school
Joining institution network with personal devices
*Powered by Remote Desktop Services
VDI* Device
Management
Windows To Go

Malware resistance Secure corporate data Modern access control
Improved Windows Defender
Improved browser security
Improved system hardening Sandboxed Windows Store apps
Provable PC health
Real time anti-phishing protection
Device Encryption all editions
Remote Business Data Removal enforcement
IP protection with Office IRM
Corporate compliance with Lync
Trustworthy hardware
Biometrics
Improved multifactor
Multifactor authentication, virtual smartcard support

Remote support helps schools operate more effectively and efficiently
 Assists teachers without leaving the classroom
 Providing flexibility with IT staff supporting machines remotely and effectively
 Integrated with on-premise and cloud services to support teachers, students and staff
 Security capabilities

Providing accessibility for all students in the classroom
 Windows 8 is accessible to everyone, of all ages and abilities
 Enabling students with disabilities to learn and engage in the classroom
 Compatible with existing Windows accessibility solutions
Sample Windows Apps
Talking Tiles TapToTalk Visolve

Magnifier
Enlarges part or all of the screen, so it’s easier to read
Narrator
Screen reader that reads the text on your screen aloud
On-Screen Keyboard
Use your mouse or other pointing device to interact with a keyboard on the screen
High Contrast
Heightens the color contrast of some text and images on your screen, which helps make those items easier to identify
Magnifier
Narrator

Windows 8.1
• Best user experience for teachers, students and staff, anywhere, anytime
• Flexibility to meet your needs with choice of devices from a large ecosystem
• Integrated platform for manageability, safety, and low cost of ownership

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“As CIO, I have to secure and mange thousands of devices on our campus network. iPad and Android platforms don’t offer the same level of security and management as Windows 8 does.”
Dr. Stephen L. Landry, CIO, Seton Hall University
1600 users of Windows 8 in production on
Samsung Series 7 tablet and Series 5 laptop.
75% of students surveyed prefer Windows 8 over Windows 7, with Windows 8 on a tablet being a complete replacement for their laptop.
Improved management features with System
Center Configuration Manager 2012 integration address problems before users are aware, reducing hands-on support from IT.
Office integration with Windows 8 and
Windows Phone helps student collaborate and stay connected regardless of device.

• Program to deliver a Windows 8 device to all
120,000 students and 14,000 educators in Qatar
• Using both Microsoft Surface Pro and HP
ElitePad 900 tablets to provide the best education educational experience
• Managed infrastructure to ensure safe usage of devices by students
• Full integration with Office 365
• Supported both existing LOB apps and built new Windows 8 apps, including a textbook library for students to access their digital books on the device and replace school bags