John Simkin Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 I see that Microsoft is attempting to create an Educational Forum for ICT teachers. However, it does not appear to be very busy. Nor does it tell you how many people have registered. Despite its resources it is not a patch on this one. http://www.theeducationcommunity.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 I see that Microsoft is attempting to create an Educational Forum for ICT teachers. However, it does not appear to be very busy. Nor does it tell you how many people have registered. Despite its resources it is not a patch on this one.http://www.theeducationcommunity.com I'm going to register there to advertise this one Anyone else like to join me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Jones-Nerzic Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 I see that Microsoft is attempting to create an Educational Forum for ICT teachers. However, it does not appear to be very busy. Nor does it tell you how many people have registered. Despite its resources it is not a patch on this one.] Perhps they should offer a $500,000 reward for membership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Koene Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 I'm going to register there to advertise this one Anyone else like to join me? I will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek McMillan Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 LOL also it seems to load rather slowly compared with this one...at least when I log on using Linux. Still probably a good place to promote Open Source Software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Koene Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 My efforts also failed, try again tomorrow from a school pc. Maybe that will work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Field Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 What the Micro$oft forum does have though is an accredited teacher training scheme where you can obtain 3 qualifications proving ability to use ICT in the classroom. This was very heavily promoted at the BETT show. It's not a discussion forum akin to this one, the forum is a very small part of their "Innovative Teachers Programme". Now, one viewpoint of this could be that Micro$oft are trying to tie all such 'innovative' teachers to using their materials and so on, but the qualifications on offer do bear having a much closer look. I personally think it is something where there is a large amount on offer from Micro$oft - especially in terms of official certification of your ICT abilities - something that most involved within ICT simply don't have. See: http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education/training/teachers/ However, what was presented at the BETT show as a fabulous opportunity for teachers to help with their own CPD appears not to be as dynamic and up to date as billed. Much of the content on the site is outdated, frequently quoting a pilot scheme running from January - June 2003. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek McMillan Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Well I have registered for this scheme but how they will respond to the fact we are promoting Open Office in our school is another matter (I suppose it is a bit like Angel working for Wolfram and Hart!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Koene Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Ah a fellow Angel fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Koene Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 I still cannot seem to register!!! And i am almost in favor of using MS product in the classroom. Well they are about the loose a customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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