See what’s next in education: Join us at upcoming FETC and TCEA events

Today, technology plays a fundamental role in almost every area of our lives-including the ways we teach and learn. Over the past few years, we've seen its impact make education more dynamic, accessible, and inclusive for students around the world.

As educators and school leaders continue balancing hybrid and remote environments, Microsoft is here to support you with training and resources to:

• Empower your classroom with assistive tech.
• Create personalized and engaging learning experiences.
• Unlock the full potential of devices and built-in tools.
• Foster inclusivity and social-emotional learning.

We hope you'll join us at the Future of Technology Education Conference (FETC) in January and the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) convention in February, where we'll host sessions on a wide variety of topics and tools, including accessible learning, Windows 11, Flipgrid, and more.

Plus, you won't want to miss the sessions hosted by EdTech influencer, Leslie Fisher!

FETC: Microsoft Teams in the Classroom with Leslie Fisher
Wednesday, January 26, 2022: 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM ET
Get an overview of Microsoft Teams and show why it is so popular in today's workplace. We will take a look at Microsoft Teams for Education, discover its feature set, and discuss how teachers are using it today to help them communicate and collaborate more effectively as well as prepare students to be future-ready with a solution widely used in business today. Communication, assignments with the popular Reading Progress, Teams Meetings, and more will be shared and demonstrated.

TCEA: Microsoft 365 Tips & Tricks with Leslie Fisher
Tuesday, Feb 08, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Did you know that Microsoft 365 is free for teachers and students? Microsoft 365 has so many features in it, an hour is simply not enough! We will cover tips and tricks in Microsoft 365 overall, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft OneNote and Microsoft Forms. This session always surprises people by teaching them something new. Everything discussed and demonstrated is free!

Check out the highlights of our session schedule to plan your event experience. For a full list of our sessions and descriptions, visit Microsoft at FETC and Microsoft at TCEA.

FETC | January 25-28, 2022

Tuesday, January 25th, 2022
9:00-9:45 AM ET	Microsoft Tools supporting SEL, a top education accelerator
11:00-11:45 AM ET	Using Power Apps for Microsoft Teams in the classroom
2:00-2:45 PM ET	What is Minecraft doing in my classroom?
3:00-3:45 PM ET	There is a Surface for everyone!
Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
9:15-10:00 AM ET	Microsoft Teams in the classroom with Leslie Fisher
1:00-1:45 PM ET	The multi-functional Microsoft Surface
2:00-2:45 PM ET	Supporting reading, writing, & communication with FREE Microsoft assistive technology
3:00-3:45 PM ET	Microsoft Viva: Engaging employees & enhancing experiences
Thursday, January 27th, 2022
10:00-10:45 AM ET	Create your own scheduling assistant using Microsoft Bookings!
11:00-11:45 AM ET	Foster an inclusive classroom with Flipgrid
1:00-1:45 PM ET	Equitable access with virtualization: Empower students & staff
2:00-2:45 PM ET	Learning for all: Accessibility in Windows 11
3:00-3:45 PM ET	Breaking down traditional learning barriers with Surface Books
4:00-4:45 PM ET	Engaging and reaching every student every day through Minecraft: Education Edition Labs
Friday, January 28th, 2022
10:00-10:45 AM ET	Empower your classroom with accessibility tools provided by Office 365
11:00-11:45 AM ET	Automate approval processes in Microsoft's Power Automate

TCEA | February 7-10, 2022

Monday, February 7th, 2022
8:30-9:30 AM CT	Supporting social and emotional learning with Microsoft tools
10:00-11:00 AM CT	Aspiring influencers Flipgrid-ing it real good
11:30 AM-12:30 PM CT	Energize your classroom with Minecraft EDU
2:30-3:30 PM CT	Improving accessibility and learning outcomes with the new Windows 11
4:00-5:00 PM CT	Minecraft = engagement & inclusivity
Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
8:30-9:30 AM CT	Play, craft, learn? Limitless learning through play
10:00-11:00 AM CT	Cyber me this! Security with Microsoft
11:30 AM-12:30 PM CT	Better learning outcomes with Windows 11
1:00-2:00 PM CT	Microsoft 365 tips & tricks with Leslie Fisher
2:30-3:30 PM CT	Converse, collaborate and build communities with Microsoft Teams
4:00-5:00 PM CT	Building a future-ready mindset
Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
8:30-9:30 AM CT	RethINKING classroom mobility with Keller ISD
10:00-11:00 AM CT	Microsoft inclusive education learning tools
11:30 AM-12:30 PM CT	Security threats in hybrid learning environments
1:00-2:00 PM CT	Q&A Corpus Christi ISD's journey with Microsoft Teams
3:30-4:30 PM CT	Supporting social and emotional learning with Microsoft tools
Thursday, February 10th, 2022
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CT	Making the most of Microsoft Teams
10:00-11:00 AM CT	Getting the most out of Microsoft
11:30 AM-12:30 PM CT	Flipgrid: a party of powerhouse ideas!
1:00-2:00 PM CT	Building equitable computer science pathways with the Microsoft TEALS program