Sat Paul Mittal School is a Microsoft Showcase School in Ludhiana in Punjab, India. When a chance mention of Minecraft on a Skype call piqued their students’ interest, they took a chance on game-based learning. Head of IT Monica Joshi tells the story of how, in just two short years, Minecraft: Education Edition became a mainstay for creative, cross-curricular learning. At Sat Paul Mittal School, we wanted an environment that was conducive to engaging our students constructively while also paying considerable attention to students with special needs, so we tried game-based learning using Minecraft to attract and sustain their attention....

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Today is UNESCO World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development. A day to celebrate how applying engineering skills can improve modern life and achieve positive environmental impact. While the UN Sustainable Development Goals represent an ambitious challenge to enhance the peace and prosperity on the planet, UN SDG goal #2 ‘Zero Hunger’ calls for bold and transformative steps to end hunger and help people achieve food security, acquire better nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. The United Nations predicts, “if recent trends continue, the number of people affected by hunger will surpass 840 million by 2030, or 9.8 percent of the population.” Powerful tools like...

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Keeping students focused on learning can start with an engaging presentation. Today, we’re kicking off Microsoft Ignite, an annual event held virtually this year, with some exciting new Microsoft Teams features to help presenters deliver impactful presentations and provide meeting participants with dynamic experiences to keep them engaged. Dynamic view intelligently and dynamically arranges the contents and participants in your meeting for a better viewing experience. In addition, the participant gallery automatically adjusts when the meeting window is resized. The new Presenter mode empowers presenters to customize how their video feed and content appears for the audience. Our first mode,...

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First and foremost, THANK YOU for being amazing. We know that this school year has had its ups and downs, and we are so grateful to you for all your hard work and dedication to not only helping students learn, but supporting their wellbeing. Whether you’re teaching remotely, hybrid, or back in person, we have some updates this month that are only possible because of your perseverance, great feedback, and flexibility. If there is something you’d like to see more of, please let us know! We’re always listening. This month, we’re excited to announce the latest updates to the Teams...

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Maroua Bahaddiss : « Je suis déterminée et j’aime apprendre » Maroua Bahaddiss est doctorante à la FEDE ; elle se présente. Quelle est votre formation ? Titulaire d’une licence en science économique et sociale (Meknes – Maroc), je suis également titulaire d’un master européen en management et stratégie d’entreprise (Wes’Sup – Saint Genis Pouilly). […]

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Solvej Hansen Löwe : «Je veille sur l’image de la tour Eiffel » D’origine italo-autrichienne par ses parents, ayant longtemps vécu en Egypte et en Australie, Solvej hansen löve est juriste en propriété intellectuelle au sein de la société d’exploitation de la tour Eiffel. Rencontre avec une globe-trotteuse nouvellement membre du Collège d’Experts de la […]

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Rencontre avec la pétillante Lyly Lemêtre, Présidente Fondatrice du Groupe Jaelys et des écoles Jaelys. Plaisir visuel, sens esthétique, art de vivre, Jaelys est une école qui forme aux métiers de la mode, de la déco et au Wedding planner (organisateur de mariages) Rencontre avec la pétillante Lyly Lemêtre, Présidente Fondatrice du Groupe Jaelys et […]

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