{"id":1636,"date":"2021-12-16T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2021\/12\/16\/microsoft-education-tools-that-supported-learning-in-2021\/"},"modified":"2024-06-03T14:44:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T21:44:00","slug":"microsoft-education-tools-that-supported-learning-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2021\/12\/microsoft-education-tools-that-supported-learning-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Education tools that supported learning in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps unlike ever before, learning in 2021 occurred in a wide variety of classroom settings. But no matter where it took place\u2014remotely, in person, or in hybrid environments\u2014schools and educators showed great flexibility as they worked to meet students\u2019 academic and social-emotional needs. As we reflect on and celebrate the year, we\u2019re inspired by how classrooms evolved and how educators used Microsoft Education tools, technology, and resources to adapt and support student learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are just a few of the new tools for learning and resources that supported classrooms this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"building-community-and-skills-among-educators\">Building community and skills among educators:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Professional development events: The year kicked off with <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/educationblog.microsoft.com\/en-us\/2021\/01\/bettfest-2021-engaging-every--learner-anytime-and-anywhere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about BettFest 2021.\">BettFest 2021<\/a>, a free, three-day virtual event loaded with professional development opportunities and energizing keynotes from industry leaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Teacher trainings: Educators enjoyed an array of free <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2021\/08\/10\/head-back-to-school-with-free-trainings-from-microsoft-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about Microsoft Store trainings.\">Microsoft Store trainings<\/a> to help them kick off back-to-school season even more prepared.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Educator networks: &nbsp;Educators and schools continued to use our networking communities and programs to learn, innovate and successfully share valuable information amid the pandemic. We celebrated them when we welcomed the new, 2021-2022 class of <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2021\/09\/02\/meet-microsofts-2021-2022-showcase-schools-and-mie-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about Showcase Schools and the M I E program.\">Showcase Schools and MIE Experts<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Office Hours &#8211; for teachers!: Virtual <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2021\/06\/01\/drop-by-office-hours-for-educator-tips-in-minutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about virtual office hours for educators.\">Office Hours<\/a>, designed by and for educators, provides teachers with quick, two to three-minute videos that explore how they can leverage Microsoft resources and tools to build a better classroom for tomorrow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"supporting-students-inclusivity-and-social-emotional-learning\">Supporting students, inclusivity and social-emotional learning&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anti-racism-education\">Anti-Racism education:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fostering inclusion in the next generation of students who will grow up to be citizens, advocates, and leaders of tomorrow starts in the classroom. <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/education.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learningPath\/8ec7f261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about anti-racism education.\">Anti-racism journey for educators with students<\/a> helped educators spark important conversations in their classrooms and create communities where all students are better seen and heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Helping students with reading: The introduction of <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2021\/08\/24\/reading-progress-now-available-in-microsoft-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about Learning Progress in Microsoft Teams.\">Reading Progress<\/a>, a Microsoft Teams tool that assists students in building their reading skills and fluency, helped build more confident learners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Social emotional learning: Acknowledging and sharing feelings takes practice. The introduction of the <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2021\/11\/30\/enable-student-voice-with-two-new-microsoft-teams-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about the Feelings Monster feature.\">Feelings Monster<\/a> helped it become a daily routine for many students, leading the way to more supportive classrooms and expressive learners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Student career pathing: Learning continues well beyond graduation, so we launched <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiGkdPPlZ30AhUHLTQIHfTnAaAQtwJ6BAgSEAM&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Feducationblog.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2F2021%2F03%2Fintroducing-career-coach-in-microsoft-teams-for-education%2F&amp;usg=AOvVaw03tjJEb9rJvoQGcp3Du9yn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about the Career Coach feature.\">Career Coach<\/a>\u2014a tool helping students navigate their career journeys and apply new and existing skills in the workforce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"using-new-devices-and-data-driven-intelligence-to-optimize-learning\">Using new devices and data-driven intelligence to optimize learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">New devices for emerging digital age: We introduced new <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2021\/11\/09\/imagining-a-new-era-of-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about Microsoft Windows 11 S E devices.\">Windows 11 SE devices<\/a>, built with tools to optimize student learning experiences that equip students with tech for success in education\u2019s emerging digital age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">&nbsp;Data-driven intelligence about students: <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/insights\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Follow this link to learn more about Education Insights in Teams.\">Education Insights<\/a> in Teams\u2014now automatically added to every class team\u2014offered educators more ways to understand the individualized needs of each student through data and trend insights that inform personalized learning experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s much to be excited about heading into 2022 as classrooms continue evolving and we all explore new ways to support student learning. 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