Microsoft in Education About Microsoft • Microsoft is an American corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA. Microsoft supports the invention of, manufactures, and licenses goods and services related to computing. History • Microsoft began on April 4, 1975, when it was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque. Its current bestselling products are the Microsoft windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite of productivity software, Xbox a line of entertainment of games, music and video andBing, a line of search engine. History • Microsoft is a portmanteau of words microcomputer and software. Goals Corporate governance at Microsoft serves several purposes: • Establish and preserve management accountability to Microsoft's owners by appropriately distributing rights and responsibilities among Microsoft Board members, managers, and shareholders. Goals • Provide a structure through which management and the Board set objectives and monitor performance. • Strengthen and safeguard our culture of business integrity and responsible business practices. Goals • Encourage the efficient use of resources, and to require accountability for stewardship of those resources. Tools Microsoft Powerpoint • PowerPoint is regarded as the most useful, accessible way to create and present visual aids. Tools Microsoft Powerpoint • easy to create colorful, attractive designs using the standard templates and themes. Tools Microsoft Movie Maker • One of the most valuable software available for education. • This software is free and doesn’t have any hidden charges. Microsoft Sway • Sway allows users to combine text and media to create a presentable website. Users can pull content locally from the device in use, or from internet sources such as Twitter, OneDrive,Yo utube, or Facebook. Trainings and Seminars Microsoft Partners in Learning • Comprehensive ICT skills development and locally-tailored training for teachers on ICT integration into curriculum and learning. Microsoft Partners in Learning • Trains teachers to achieve their fullest potential by providing greater access to the latest computer technologies. Innovative Education Forum • Presents an opportunity for educators, school administrators and teachers to learn more about the latest and best practices that can further engage students in learning. DepEd Agreement • For the first year, DepEd and Microsoft plan to train at least 400 teachers who will then train 16,000 students in their respective schools. Bridging the Gaps • This trainings and seminars helps a lot the teachers to be empowered with ICT skills when they are teaching. • Helps the learners to be globally and competitive individuals. Bridging the Gaps • Through Microsoft many teachers enjoyed the updated computer access to their teachings and lessons. • Through this technology , it makes the classroom a fun learningenvironment. Elementary • Through the used of this gadgets it will helps our classroom interactive though different presentations of our lessons through PowerPoint, movie maker and Microsoft sway which lead our students for more understanding of our lesson. Search Tips Search Tips Search Tips References: • http://www.microsoft.com/philippines/_pressroom/010.as px • http://www.free-power-point-templates.com/flowerbackground-template-for-powerpoint/ • https://ph.news.yahoo.com/deped-commits-mobilelearning-program-public-schools-163111056.html • http://www.philstar.com/campus/education/2009/04/02/4 54055/deped-microsoft-extend-partnership-ictempowered-learning References: • http://www.philstar.com/campus/education /2009/04/02/454055/deped-microsoftextend-partnership-ict-empoweredlearning • http://rp1.abscbnnews.com/nation/12/06/0 8/deped-works-microsoft-acer-neo-cheaplaptops References: • https://sway.com/ • https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=micr osoft+sway&biw=1024&bih=635&source=l nms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=BlPQVNSJNc2i 8AXN7oC4CQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoA g Thank You