Enabling Equitable Education Part 1: Inclusively Designed

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Event Summary:

Every student deserves the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. This webinar will cover a range of how Microsoft solutions are fundamentally designed based on the philosophy of equitable education.

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Session Overview

Why should you attend:

Equitable access to content and tools to support teaching and learning is an important aspect of every student´s learning journey. If you are a Microsoft user, this webinar will cover elements of a range of Microsoft solutions.

What can you expect:

By the end of this webinar you will have an understanding of the role that inclusive design plays in Enabling Equitable Education. You will gain an insight into Microsoft products that have inclusivity and accessibility tools built into the applications, which each student can customise to meet their own individual needs. The tools such as real-time translation and transcription will be discussed which not only supports those students who are not living with a disability, but also for those who may have a visual impairment. Such tools allow students with a range of learning barriers to participate fully in learning activities and you will be shown examples of solutions that allow students to create, engage, and participate in constructing knowledge at all levels.

The tools covered that support this will include Windows 11, Teams, Microsoft365, Learning Tools, and Microsoft Edge.

Who is it for:

This is the first part of a three part series entitled `Enabling Equitable Education´ which explores the role Microsoft solutions play in providing a rich learning journey for students. This webinar is for school leaders, those responsible for the strategic deployment of technology, and teachers who are using Education Technology to support teaching and learning both in, and outside the classroom.

Any prior knowledge: No

Presenter

Sam O’Leary

Sam is a former English teacher and head of department with fifteen years of experience as a teacher and over twenty years working in education.  She is passionate about the transformative impact technology can have on learning and teaching and is a keen advocate of supporting students to develop the digital skills to help navigate their future.

As a senior consultant at Tablet Academy UK, Sam provides training, consultancy and advice on the adoption and best practice when embedding the use of technology for teaching and learning.  She also provides training and guidance for non-teaching staff and support staff, as well as supporting local and national government agencies with digital transformation.

Sam is an MIE Expert, MIE Master Trainer, Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Certified Educator and can often be found presenting on behalf of Microsoft at national and international events.

Clara Heppleston

Clara is a former Mathematics teacher and head of department with 18 years of experience as a teacher and middle leader. She has extensive experience in data tracking and analysis to monitor the performance of pupils and has been responsible for the creation and implementation of a secondary school timetable. She has experience in using technology to enhance face to face and remote teaching and is passionate about empowering teachers and staff to feel confident in their use of technology for teaching and learning.