16 June 2015

Cortana and Speech Platform In Depth

Cortana and Speech Platform In Depth



Build natural language speech experiences that start with Cortana. 
Learn about new options for authoring natural language 
Voice Command Definitions (VCDs).

So Cool!!

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12 June 2015

Office Mix Video

Office Mix Video


Have you seen the new video from Office Mix?
Download the software for free from https://mix.office.com/
Very cool!

05 June 2015

The surprising truth about what motivates us

The surprising truth about what motivates us



This is a great video adapted from Dan Pink's talk at the RSA which 
illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home 
and in the workplace.

Excellent!!

02 June 2015

Windows 10

Windows 10

I have had my first notification from Windows for the free update.





I have been running Windows 10 for about 2 months now and 
I must admit that I really have enjoyed it.
I like the way it is all integrated and I love the App store built in!!

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29 May 2015

Microsoft Educator Network

 Microsoft Educator Network

Last week we had a great staff workshop on the Microsoft Educator 
Network, which can be found at https://www.educatornetwork.com/.  
We went through the various things that can be found on the site like 
the great learning activities that can be searched according to subject, 
as well as grades. 


   We went through all the great free tools that are 
available that can be incorporated into our classrooms. (http://www.educatornetwork.com/resources/tools)


As a bonus I also introduced our staff to Office Sway, which is now 
included in the Office 365 cloud, so all of our staff have access to this.




I also showed the staff the new Office Mix and how they could use 
these great new features in their class and how they could use it to 
improve the teaching and learning.  Some of our staff have already 
started using this and I cannot wait to see how this will transform 
how we are teaching in our school.