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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.

Quick Expression Web Tutorial

Create a cool Web site in a flash about the trip of your dreams to beautiful beaches around the world with this quick and easy Expression Web tutorial. Find out more

Access to innovative, interactive, educational software

Visual Studio 2008 has arrived!
Help your students master computer science concepts by learning to use cutting-edge tools. With more than 250 new features, Visual Studio 2008 features significant enhancements, including Visual Studio Express. Developers of all levels – from students and hobbyists to IT professionals – can use these innovative tools to create dynamic applications for the Web and Windows Vista. More>

MSDN AA for High School Features Expression Web Software
A Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance High School membership is an exciting, affordable way to provide teachers and students with Visual Studio 2008 and Expression Web—the software IT professionals use. MSDN AA offers an annual membership for high schools that makes Microsoft software available in labs, classrooms and on students’ PCs. More>

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Join the Discussion in the Forum
Meet new colleagues! Explore new teaching and learning materials! Share ideas about new software! Visit the K-12 Educators Forum. Join our lively online community to share your ideas, ask questions, and learn from other computer science and technology teachers. We look forward to hearing from you soon. More>

Short Expression Web Curriculum Unit Available

The Expression Web Curriculum unit guides students to answer an essential question, conduct research, and communicate what they have learned by building a Web site. The question students will answer is: "What electronic device (e-cessory) has had the greatest impact upon your life or the life of your friends, family, or community?"

The NETS (National Education Technology Standards)-based activities in this curriculum unit can be completed in 10 - 15 hours of class time. This unit was tested in 30 middle and high school classrooms during the 07/08 school year. 100% of the educators said that they will teach this material again.

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Offering you the best in classroom tools

New Standards-based Web Design Curriculum Now Available!

We are proud to announce that the complete, standards-based, semester course on Web Design, Introduction to Web Design Using Microsoft Expression, is now available!

The curriculum provides an extensive collection of creative teaching and learning materials that thoroughly span Web Design knowledge and skills and promote meaningful, real-world learning experiences. Download the 8 module course today!

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Innovative Web Design Pilot Project Underway

Innovative teachers from across the US and in several other countries are using the new Introduction to Web Design Using Microsoft Expression semester curriculum this fall in a special Microsoft pilot program.

Learn how to participate in the pilot program and check out the Web Design curriculm today!

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