{"id":5320,"date":"2024-05-20T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/?p=5320"},"modified":"2024-06-03T15:34:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T22:34:19","slug":"recharge-and-explore-with-summer-learning-for-educators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/05\/recharge-and-explore-with-summer-learning-for-educators\/","title":{"rendered":"Recharge and explore with summer learning for educators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
It\u2019s almost time for educators in the northern hemisphere to take a well-deserved break and replenish their energy and joy! We know that many of you embrace this opportunity to explore new things, so we\u2019ve curated a list of exciting learning experiences to inspire you this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These free, flexible professional development resources for teachers allow you to move at your own pace and can be accessed anytime, anywhere. With tools like Microsoft Copilot, Reading Progress and Reading Coach, and Minecraft Education, you won\u2019t just keep up with educational trends\u2014you\u2019ll stay ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let curiosity be your guide this summer! If you\u2019re not preparing for summer break yet, save this page for later and come back when you want to explore professional development options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feeling overwhelmed by the buzz around AI? We have resources to help teachers learn about AI this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get started with our AI for educators learning path to learn about essential AI concepts and applications for your classroom.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Boost your students\u2019 reading fluency with two Learning Accelerators<\/a> from Microsoft Education. Learn how to use Reading Progress and Reading Coach and discover how these tools can help to unleash your students\u2019 full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Educator view of the generate custom passage feature in Reading Progress. Harness the power of play in learning with Minecraft Education. Use this summer learning period to explore how to use Minecraft Education in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Venture through time to create helpful AI-powered inventions in Minecraft Hour of Code: Generation AI. Use problem solving, creativity, and computational thinking along with the principles of responsible AI.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Embark on a flexible learning adventure this summer and find tools and resources to feel inspired and level up your teaching skills. To explore other topics you\u2019re interested in, check out the Microsoft Learn Education Center<\/a> where you can earn professional development hours, acquire certifications, and find programs that help meet your teaching goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Learn how to use Reading Progress and Reading Coach to boost reading fluency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Explore the intersection of learning and play with Minecraft Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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