Microsoft Corp

About

We work with local, national, and international education communities to create technology, tools, programs, and solutions that help address education challenges, while improving teaching and learning opportunities.

Why we do it
We believe that the evolving demands of the global economy make education vital to sustainable social and economic success. We also believe that education is a fundamental human right and is the single most important investment in the future of individuals, communities, the nation, and the world.

We hope that technology can help extend powerful new education opportunities to millions of people.

How we do it
Participate in developing and cultivating a School of the Future
Introduce opportunities for education and innovation to 1 billion people, by 2015, via Microsoft Unlimited Potential
Increase access to technology to help improve teaching and learning via Partners in Learning
Connect academic learning institutions to the world of work via Microsoft IT Academy
Encourage Microsoft employees to volunteer in community and education programs

How we think about the future
Although it’s impossible to predict the exact ways that technology will help shape education in the future, we think about what a technology-rich education might look like in just a few years. In fact, some of what you’ll see in these videos is already possible. For information on the underlying products, or to learn more about our vision for technology in education, please contact us.