2. Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft PowerPoint is a great
tool that can be utilized by both
teachers and students.
PowerPoint is a great way for
teachers to present information
during lessons and for note taking
purposes. Students can create
research reports, oral
presentations and digitally add to
their educational portfolios.
Since PowerPoint enables video,
audio, embedded links,
animations and text this can
provide for users to not be
limited by their creativity in
displaying their learning.
3. Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft Office 365
provides educators and
students with a enhanced
security platform where
they can email, instant
messaging, calendar,
video conferencing, and
have document storage
safely. Users can also use
Lync to collaborate on
online endeavors.
4. Kinect for Windows
• Kinect for Windows is an
extension of Kinect for Xbox
360. This program enables
students to engage in
educational games in the
classroom. Students can
use their whole body to
learn kinesthetically. This is
a great way to meet the
needs of diverse learning
needs while conjointly
making learning a fun
experience for students.
5. Microsoft Flashcards
Microsoft Flashcards is a
program that enables users
to be able to create digital
flashcards that can include
text, images, and audio.
Flashcards are a great way
to promote independent
study skills which can
enhance test preparation
and performance.
6. Learning Suite by Microsoft
• Microsoft Learning
Suite comprises over 20
Microsoft programs
that can be easily
accessed through one
domain. It easily
enables users to create,
collaborate, and store
information created
using these products.
7. Kodu Game Lab
• Kodu is a program that
enables students to be able
to create their own video
games. Kodu is also aligned
with the Xbox 360. Users
can create and then play
their own video games.
This is a great program for
students that are interested
in graphic design or
computer programming.
Kodu helps promote
problem solving and critical
thinking skills.
