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MSDN® Academic Alliance
Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance (MSDN AA) increases the access Students and educators have to technology in order to help imrpove learning and teaching and to adapt to the evolving demands of the global economy.

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XNA Game Studio
Excite students with game development for the Xbox 360, Windows, Windows Phone, and Microsoft Zune.
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App Hub XNA community website offers tutorials, white papers, samples and vibrant forums.

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Microsoft Expression Studio 4
Students will create dynamic, interactive websites and build real-world, technical skills with Expression Studio - a professional web design suite of applications.

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Explore Computer Science
Kodu A new visual programming language designed specifically for younger students. Teach introductory computer science concepts in a playful way with game programming.

Small Basic A simplified version of BASIC to bring the "fun" back to programming. Help beginners take their first steps into the exciting world of computer science.

Pex4Fun Compile, run, and analyze C#, VB, and F# code in the web browser. Practice coding skills with Coding Duels.
Tech Student Hands-On Software and e-learning for a wide range of technologies.

Coding4Fun View coding projects created for fun by beginners and professional developers alike.

Worldwide Telescope Turn your computer a virtual telescope with the best ground and space-based telescopes in the world.

Faculty Connection Visit for free curriculum resources, teacher forums, and K-12 education program announcements.
Azure Introduce students to Internet-scale cloud computing and services.

DreamSpark provides no-cost access to professional-level development and designer tools for verified high school and university students.
Academic Conferences
Oregon Game Programming Challenge
April 30, 2011 | Salem, OR

Innovative Educator Program Seminar
May 2-3, 2011 | Houston, TX

U.S. Innovative Education Forum
Submission deadline May 15, 2011

Innovative Educator Program Seminar
May 23-24, 2011 | Austin, TX

NCWIT Aspiration in Computing
Various local and state award event dates

Alabama Computer Camps
June 6-24, 2011 | Tuscaloosa, AL

Innovative Educator Program Seminar
June 23-24, 2011 | Rochester, NY

ISTE
June 26-29, 2011 | Philadelphia, PA

CS & IT Symposium
July 11-13, 2011 | New York City

Higher Education Conferences
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