Microsoft Reimagine Education Event Set for Thursday, Feb. 9

Microsoft Education is gearing up to introduce new learning tools and share more details about recently launched tools during a virtual event for educators and education leaders on Thursday, Feb. 9, the company said.

The Reimagine Education event will stream live at two times that day: 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. PT. Register and learn more at bit.ly/Reimagine2023. Attendees will hear from top executives at Microsoft and Microsoft Education, as well as from innovative educators from across the globe.

Speakers will include:

  • Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO
  • Brad Smith, Microsoft Vice Chair and President
  • Deirdre Quarnstrom, Microsoft Vice President, Education Experiences
  • Paige Johnson, Microsoft Vice President, Education Marketing
  • Mike Tholfsen, Microsoft Education Product Manager
  • Stephen Reid, Microsoft Game-Based Learning Lead

Standout educators from a dozen schools and districts will also share how they have been using Microsoft technology — including Minecraft: Education Edition — to improve students' reading, writing, math, and communication skills.

Attendees will learn how to “accelerate learning and support student progress; provide secure, trusted technology for learning; and prepare all students for their futures.” Microsoft said.

Learn more at bit.ly/Reimagine2023.

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Kristal Kuykendall is editor, 1105 Media Education Group. She can be reached at [email protected].


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