EduDay 2021 – Setting Up For
Success

Hear from Anthony Salcito, VP of Education at Microsoft as he welcomes Australian teachers to the new school year and shares his thoughts on the impact that teachers have on student learning and the future of Microsoft Education. You will also hear from Megan Townes, a Microsoft Modern Classroom Specialist, about the competitions running throughout the day and other essential event information.

During this session, you’ll get a sneak-peek of our upcoming product updates and new features for Teams, OneNote and other Office 365 including accessibility features. Gain insight into how these features can support your students in 2021.

There are often conversations regarding the true impact of technology on learning, and whether it makes a difference. Often, the wrong technology being used in learning can do more harm than good.
This presentation explores the links between using a stylus enabled device and the cognitive science behind the process of learning.

Teachers have loved using OneNote to plan and program for many years as it’s a great tool to plan, record and reflect. In this session, you will hear from Deputy Principal Bec West as she shares her new OneNote teacher planner and how you can use it to be more productive in 2021.

Minecraft continues to be the game of choice for many students across the world and teachers from around the world have discovered the wonders of using the game as a learning tool. Join Suzie Tinker from the Minecraft: Education Team as she shares the latest resources and feature updates and Noelene Callaghan from the NSW DoE T4L.Foundations team will share how you can get started with using Minecraft: Education Edition in your classroom in 2021.

Gain insight into implementing proven techniques to improve reading, writing, comprehension and mathematics in your classroom. Discover how the Immersive Reader, built into Office Online, Office desktop, mobile apps and the Edge browser, can support and improve reading and comprehension for all students. See how the dictation tool available in Office can support writing and see how the Maths Tool built into OneNote can support student learning in mathematics. Finally, discover the range of tools where Microsoft Translator is available to support students where English is an additional dialect or language. By using accessible tools that they already have access to, students can improve and build confidence in all areas of learning.

One of the best things about Windows is the ability to run apps. There are many apps in the Microsoft Store for education that are game changers for teachers and students. This session reviews the top apps for Windows and gives educators insight into how to get started with them in their own classrooms. See how easy it is to create and edit videos in the Photos app with Video Editor, discover collaborative digital mind-mapping and ideating with Microsoft Whiteboard, explore 3D modelling with Paint 3D and augment your models into reality with 3D Viewer, plus a one or two more surprises.

Collaborative learning is the cornerstone of student success, as is collaborative teaching and programming. Join this session to explore how teachers and schools can set up their online environment for effective collaboration and communication in 2021. Learn how Microsoft Teams and OneNote can be used to collaboratively program and build lesson resources, as well as provide a platform for communication allowing schools and teachers to work smarter, not harder.

As schools, educators, and students return to school in 2021, the right tools, training, and resources can help you support the wellbeing of your students. Hear from Mark Sparvell, Director Education Marketing at Microsoft and former teacher as he shares practical ideas on how to use Microsoft's technologies to meaningfully support your students’ social and emotional development.

As we close out another EduDay event, we hope you gained valuable insight and support from our guest speakers. Join the event wrap-up where we reflect on the day and year ahead. This is a chance to join the final conversation of EduDay and hear the competition announcements.