To build the School of the Future, Microsoft and the School District of Philadelphia are combining the best of technology and education to create a model of 21st century learning for future generations. As with any grand undertaking, the journey itself may be the greatest reward. We believe that it's important, to record and share the process of planning and building the School of the Future. Watch a slide show of fast facts and review planning documents below to share this vision for future learning with us. Note: You may need to download one or more of the following programs to view the documents and videos properly.
Office file viewers | Windows Media Player | Adobe Acrobat Reader Project summaryCheck out our A to Z overview of the School of the Future. We've included project facts, planning phases, and the reasons why Philadelphia was chosen as the building site.  Building the School of the Future
6.5 MB - Microsoft PowerPoint presentation
Discovery briefsLearn more about the process we developed to identify business goals and guide strategic planning in building the School of the Future.  Building the School of the Future: A Guide for 21st Century Learning Environments
1.7 MB - Portable Document File format
Methodologies for Strategic Planning
216 KB - Portable Document File format Principles of IT Infrastructure Planning
380 KB - Portable Document File format Strategic Leadership Selection
648 KB - Portable Document File format New Models for Learning
12.3 MB - Portable Document File format Vision documentRead about the people who turning this idea into a reality, and how the School of the Future will address the needs of 21st century students.  Vision for the School of the Future
57 KB - Microsoft Word document
Additional resources People: Professional Development and Hiring
35 MB - Windows Media video
Understanding the 6i Development Process
38 MB - Windows Media video Learning space matrix
111 KB - Microsoft Word Document School visit documentation template
48 KB - Microsoft Word Document School of the Future World Summit report
465 KB - Portable Document File format
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