Earlier this year, I attended the Microsoft Education Exchange (E2) event in Paris. It’s a chance to celebrate the work of educators around the world – and I haven’t stopped thinking about the impact the event has had on me and my practice.
Sometimes the greatest gift you can give another person is to simply include them. This is something I remind myself of daily, in both my personal and professional life. As someone with dyslexia, I’m passionate about inclusion.
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” …So said ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu.
It’s National Doodle Day! The Surface Pen is the ideal device for bringing your drawings to life. Paired with Microsoft Surface, you can effortlessly create doodle masterpieces – whether you’re a regular Rembrandt or a die-hard doodler. But before you go expressing yourself through art, let’s look at the capabilities of the Surface Pen.
Never in a million years did I dream I’d be working in a technology company. Not given my degree in the distinctly non-techy field of Political Science. When I first started at Microsoft, I was only 19, scared to enter the workforce, and unsure how I could positively impact my team.
How do those living with vision, hearing, cognitive or motor needs communicate with your brand online? Despite the culture shift towards a more accessible online experience, few organisations are truly leading on this important issue when building their social media marketing strategy.
Good communication is the difference between a speech so stirring you can’t help but believe, and an article you skim-read just to get to the end. It’s the difference between leading people on a journey and leaving a room full of scratched heads and blank faces.
The success (or failure) of an ecommerce retailer often boils down to product data. Mismanaged or poorly optimised, it impacts the visibility of businesses on ecommerce channels. And no visibility means no customers clicking Buy.