Title of Event:

Using Microsoft eLearning to Transform Skills Education

Event Leaders:

• Teresa Canady, Microsoft, USA
• Francine Fisher, Microsoft, The Netherlands

Content:

In this two-hour workshop, you will learn about the power and flexibility of eLearning and how it can enhance the educational experience in a variety of settings. Whether training is instructor-led or self-paced, eLearning provides students with opportunities for hands-on practice, reinforcement of concepts learned and an interactive and repeatable learning setting.

Microsoft is piloting several innovative deployments of their award-winning eLearning platform in various learning environments. In this session, you will learn strategies for tailoring an eLearning experience for students in academic settings, learners in community learning centers, customers at Internet cafes, and government workforce deployments of eLearning, among others.

Target Audience:

All conference delegates

Prerequisite Knowledge:

None

Outcomes:

After attending this workshop, you will have a deep understanding of the role of eLearning and its power and potential in helping to enhance the learning experience for both instructors and students. You will also be exposed to strategies and best practices for incorporating eLearning into a holistic educational curriculum. Workshop attendees will also receive a free student access code to the award-winning Microsoft eLearning platform so you can explore it in further detail at your leisure.