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As we near the July 29th launch date for Windows 10, I wanted to share some introductory videos that I had the opportunity to create on behalf of Microsoft Education. Most are 2-3 minutes long and explain how some of the new features in Windows 10 (Edge Browser, Virtual Desktops, Universal Apps, etc.) can be applied in the classroom.

Sway Tutorial Videos

Using our PDF-to-Word conversion technology, you can quickly and easily create editable DOC/RTF files, making it a cinch to re-use PDF content in applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, OpenOffice, and WordPerfect. Best of all, it's entirely free!

Using our PDF-to-Word conversion technology, you can quickly and easily create editable DOC/RTF files, making it a cinch to re-use PDF content in applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, OpenOffice, and WordPerfect. Best of all, it's entirely free!

StickySorter is an Office Labs sponsored spare-time project by two Microsoft employees, Julie and Sumit. The idea sprung from the need for project teams all over the world to gather and organize data using a collaborative process known as affinity diagramming. Since its inception, StickySorter has evolved into a desktop application so anyone can use it to collaborate and organize ideas electronically, using a familiar sticky note interface.

Convert PDF files to Microsoft Word documents. This interactive PDF converter and document creator is quick and reliable. Try it yourself.

Teaching and learning math with SMART Notebook software is now easier, more interactive and, of course, more fun. That's because the SMART Notebook Math beta is now available to download. SMART Notebook Math extends the capabilities of SMART Notebook software with a dynamic set of math-specific tools and features, so when you create and explore lessons on your SMART Board interactive whiteboard, you only need one application. Designed specifically for middle and high school math classrooms, SMART Notebook Math has built-in features such as an equation editor and custom graph builder. You can manipulate shapes, use interactive measurement tools and even launch your Texas Instruments brand emulator from right within the software. SMART Notebook Math is also the first interactive whiteboard application to have handwriting recognition for mathematical symbols. Try the beta today, and you'll discover that everything you need to make math more interactive is in the software you already love. The beta ends October 1, 2009, and the Microsoft Windows version will be available to purchase in fall 2009.

Shidonni is an innovative startup, developing the next generation of creative 'virtual' worlds for kids. Shidonni is providing a safe environment where kids and their parents can create imaginary worlds and animals, play games and interact with friends. Shidonni is based on unique proprietary patented algorithms and using Microsoft Silverlight.

Great tips and notes for using OneNote

The Microsoft Office 15-Minute Webinar team delivered a webinar-style talk on "10 great Office timesavers."

Hotmail is one of the world's first webmail services on the Internet along with RocketMail, it was founded in 1996 by Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith. In December 1997, Hotmail was sold to Microsoft for $400 million and it joined the MSN group of services. Hotmail is an free e-mail service provided to Internet users by the giant Microsoft. If you are a new user of this service and don't exactly know how the Hotmail sign in process works, you can follow the steps below to log in to Hotmail account. Website: www.freehotmail.info

Hotmail login, create hotmail accounts Microsoft (Hotmail, Outlook mail). Microsoft mail is one of the popular email service and the most commonly used today. Now, let's guide you through on how to Sign in to Hotmail, follow the steps below to log in to your Hotmail account. Website: www.hotmail-account-login.com

Help your students build the skills they need for the future-such as problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity-with Partners in Learning. You'll meet other innovative teachers for collaboration opportunities, get access to free teacher resources, and learn about great ways to improve your personal teaching practice using technology.

The notetaking member in Microsoft's suite is a cross-platform productivity application. There are many unique ways to use OneNote, and using it to change the way you teach or study could be the best one. Come aboard. OneNote has loads of tips for the teacher and the student. And before you forget - OneNote is free!

Sway is a new online presentation platform. Check out this blog post to learn more about Sway and how students have used it to apply Newton's Laws of Motion to sports.

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These printable quick references are yours; free to use, distribute, and share at your organization!