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to Microsoft’s site for K-12 educators
where you can access resources developed for middle school and high school technology, computer science and math teachers. Just released: A tutorial and Curriculum unit for teaching and learning Expression Web – the latest Web development software.

Learn Programming with XNA

"Getting Started Making Games with C# and XNA Game Studio" is a programming course for senior high school or undergraduate students with no prior programming experience. It is intended to engage students with the craft of programming by the creation of gameplay using the XNA game framework. Find out more

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Small Basic
Small Basic is a programming tool that is designed to bring "fun" back to programming. It provides a small and easy to learn programming language in a friendly, easy to learn and inviting development environment, Small Basic makes programming simple. Approachable by students and adults alike, Small Basic helps beginners take a first step into the wonderful world of programming More>

Computer Gaming Resource Toolkit
This toolkit contains SDKs for gaming, papers, curricula, talks from industry and academic community leaders, and PC game examples. More>

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Learn Expression Web & Design

Basic Expression Web Tutorial
Quick Start Tutorial: Beaches Around the World
Create a cool Web site about the trip of your dreams to beautiful beaches around the world with this quick and easy Expression Web tutorial. More

Expression Design Tutorial
Creating Images with Expression Design
Create a great looking header image for the Beaches Around the World that can be used in the Quick Start Tutorial above. More

Advanced Expression Web Tutorial
Add to the Beaches Around the World Web site you made in the basic tutorial by learning how to use more advanced features in Expression Web. More>

Re-designed Kid’s Corner Teaching Resources
The Kid’s Corner in the Microsoft Beginner Developer Learning Center has been re-designed. It now includes educational videos that teach computer science concepts through student role-playing. More>

Offering you the best in classroom tools

Standards-based Web Design Curriculum Available!
The complete, standards-based, semester course on Web Design, Introduction to Web Design Using Microsoft Expression Studio, is now available! This extensive collection of creative teaching materials thoroughly spans Web Design skills and promotes meaningful, real-world learning experiences. More>

Expression Web Teaching Resources

Your Leaning Guide to Expression Web: Curriuclum Unit & Tutorial: E-cessories
A complete teacing and learning curriculum unit with lesson plans, student projects and assessment tools. Create standard HTML pages with layers, Templates, CSS, and interactive buttons. The topic, e-cessories, invites students to answer an essential question, "What e-cessory has had the greatest impact upon you, your family, friends, or community?" More

NEW! Expression Web Quick Start Tutorial
Heavy Metal Show Car
This fast paced beginner lesson introduces Expression Web for creating HTML pages with layers, interactive buttons, plus several fun and cool extras. The topic is Richard Tapia's amazing, award-winning 1970 Chevelle show car--Heavy Metal.

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