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Spark curiosity, have a little fun, and bring AI to your classroom—one hour at a time. Learn more about Hour of AI activities: https://msft.it/6046tW0yn #HourOfAI #MicrosoftEDU

🎙️ I just listened to the podcast I recorded last week featuring Trey Davis, CIO of Broward County Schools—and the insights are game-changing for anyone in education leadership. Facing a $100 MILLION budget shortfall, Broward County (the 6th largest school district in the US) didn't retreat. They innovated. Here's what stood out: 💡 **AI as a Force Multiplier** When budgets tighten, AI isn't a luxury—it's a necessity. Broward County is using AI to dramatically reduce educator planning time, letting teachers focus on what matters most: students. 🏗️ **Digital Twins for Smarter Facilities** Through their partnership with Willow, they're implementing digital twins to optimize learning environments. Imagine knowing exactly how to configure a classroom for maximum engagement—before students even walk in. 🤝 **Strategic Partnerships Over Solo Solutions** Innovation doesn't happen in isolation. By collaborating with industry leaders, they're driving efficiency that would be impossible alone. 🔒 **Security-First Innovation** Every technological initiative integrates security from day one. No exceptions. The key insight? **Constraints breed creativity.** When the budget says "no," innovative leaders find ways to say "yes." What's your organization doing to turn scarcity into opportunity? 🎧 Full episode https://lnkd.in/devU6Qv #EdTech #Innovation #AIinEducation #DigitalTransformation #K12Education #Leadership #EducationTechnology BAM Radio Network Errol St. Clair SmithJon Harper Trey Davis Microsoft Broward County Public Schools

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In a 5th grade Hour of AI class, students and guest teacher Trevor Noah moved from “random” to strategy—exactly how AI learning should feel: hands‑on, iterative, and fun. Try classroom‑ready activities that turn prompts into problem‑solving: Bug Arena (Make Code), First Night (Minecraft Education), and Slither Slam (VS Code for Education). Read more via GeekWire: https://msft.it/6047tis8H #CSEdWeek2025 #HourOfAI #AIforEducation #MinecraftEDU #MakeCode #VSCodeEdu

#CSEdWeek is here! This week is an annual celebration of Computer Science and AI literacy for students and teachers all over the world and Microsoft is a proud champion of CSforALL’s first ever #HourOfAI. 300+ Microsoft employees are volunteering in classrooms to help learners navigate AI activities from Minecraft Education, Microsoft MakeCode, and VS Code for Education. Are you ready for CS Ed Week? Before diving in with students, build your own confidence with two free, on‑demand educator certificates and the annual resource blog from Microsoft Education: • AI Foundations for Educators: Build core AI literacy so you can bring age‑appropriate AI learning into any class https://lnkd.in/gHguEqDx • Facilitate a Minecraft Hour of AI: Step‑by‑step training to plan and deliver an Hour of AI https://lnkd.in/giRPzufC • Read the blog: Unlock AI learning with Hour of AI for Computer Science Education Week: https://aka.ms/HourofAIEDU #MicrosoftElevate #AISkills #AIinEducation

Exciting news for educators! Khan Academy is now offering Khanmigo for Teachers for FREE to teachers in most countries and territories. And it's now available in 34 more languages! Join millions who use Khan Academy, a trusted nonprofit in education for over 15 years. Thanks to our partnership with Microsoft you can get your free Khanmigo for Teachers access now! Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wY5jV

Welcome to Computer Science Education Week! We’re so excited for all the creative coding and amazing AI learning about to happen in classrooms around the world. Whether you’re hosting an #HourOfAI, leading a MakeCode build challenge, or crafting your own #CS activities, thank you for bringing #CSEdWeek to life for your students. 💚 Looking to plan an(other) activity for this week? Explore our Hour of AI page for resources you can use right now: https://msft.it/6044texOg CSforALL Microsoft AI Skills #MicrosoftElevate

Microsoft is committed to equipping educators and students with essential AI skills. That's why we're championing Hour of AI, a global initiative by a coalition of organizations, designed to unlock AI learning for 25 million learners of all ages. Discover our fun activities that help students explore AI through familiar games like Minecraft's The First Night, MakeCode's Bug Arena, and more: https://msft.it/6048tbbFI…

Minecraft’s Hour of AI activity is here! Step into the world of Minecraft and explore key AI concepts through fun coding challenges while building essential AI literacy skills. Perfect for classrooms, clubs, or Hour of AI events. Unlock AI education for learners of all ages alongside Minecraft Education, CSforALL, and Microsoft AI Skills Learn more: https://msft.it/6044t3q0K