{"id":1914,"date":"2023-01-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2023\/01\/10\/schools-promote-digitally-enhanced-learning-experiences-at-the-showcase-school-summit\/"},"modified":"2024-05-31T18:20:50","modified_gmt":"2024-06-01T01:20:50","slug":"schools-promote-digitally-enhanced-learning-experiences-at-the-showcase-school-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2023\/01\/schools-promote-digitally-enhanced-learning-experiences-at-the-showcase-school-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Schools promote digitally enhanced learning experiences at the Showcase School Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In November 2022, Microsoft held its 3rd<\/sup> annual Global Showcase School Summit, an event that celebrates and empowers forward-thinking schools which leverage technology to create inclusive, learner-centered environments that prioritize student well-being and long-term success. Microsoft Showcase Schools<\/a> are standout primary and secondary institutions that serve as an example of what is possible, inspiring schools around the world to begin similar journeys by joining the Showcase School Incubator Path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technological breakthroughs have always been the harbinger of change and innovation. And today is no different. In the past three years, we have seen the education sector reach a turning point as schools around the world embark upon a journey of digital transformation. And while many saw this solely to mediate the challenges of a global health crisis, other schools used it as an opportunity for improvement and to go beyond the limitations of traditional education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Global Showcase Summit focused on improving student learning outcomes. Sessions were presented by industry experts who spoke on important topics, such as promoting educator well-being and why it is essential to ensure student success, why building accessibility into learning environments is not only smart but necessary, and how technology enables both educators and students to achieve more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants also listened to leaders of Showcase Schools in various countries, who were eager to share the best practices, tools, and services that allowed them to succeed. In an impressive display of creativity and goal-oriented thinking, the approaches ranged from highly innovative to profoundly inspiring. Educators used a variety of digital tools and services such as Microsoft Teams<\/a>, OneNote<\/a> and Minecraft: Education Edition<\/a> to deliver engaging content that captivated students\u2019 attention and made them want to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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