Learning Accelerators

Microsoft Learning Accelerators are a suite of tools that help students catch up, keep up, and get ahead by building foundational and future-ready skills.

At least 350 languages are spoken in the U.S. and, according to the National Education Association, by 2025, 1 out of 4 children in U.S. classrooms will be a multilingual learner of English (MLE).

Reading Progress and Reading Coach, two Learning Accelerators available in Microsoft Teams for Education, are designed to enhance your students’ reading fluency. With Reading Progress, students read a passage out loud while recording video and audio, then turn in their recordings to you.

Over the past few months, AI technology, the surrounding discussion, and learning in the worldwide education community have continued to advance. Back in March, we shared three critical focus areas that continue to guide us as we work towards bringing AI innovation to education.

ISTELive 23 takes place June 25-28 in Philadelphia, and we can’t wait!

Accessibility is a key aspect of education, ensuring that every student has equal access to learning opportunities.

According to a 2023 survey conducted by Manpower Group, 77 percent of employers report difficulty in finding skilled employees. Employers seek both technical skills and soft skills, including self-discipline, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

I was packed and ready to experience all the amazing things that Bett has to offer – meeting up with colleagues and friends, delivering a keynote, and watching others, and learning in the exhibit hall…when I started to feel feverish. Uh oh.

In schools around the world, education leaders, educators, and students are exploring the power of AI to save time, personalize learning, and increase the efficiency of their operations.

One of the highlights of 2023 so far for Microsoft Education was in early February, when we announced Learning Accelerators.

Learners receive information from a vast array of media and digital resources every day. However, studies show that only 1 in 10 students can distinguish between fact and opinion.

On March 10, 2023, classrooms around the world will come together to celebrate International SEL Day. This year’s theme is “Uplifting Hearts, Connecting Minds.