There are more than 1 billion people with disabilities in the world. Yet only a small percentage have access to existing and available technologies that can empower them to achieve more. When technology reflects the diversity of all those who use it, there is no limit to what individuals can achieve.

For educators, diversity demands that they provide inclusive, accessible learning environments that inspire confidence and encourage independence. Accessible technologies help students with disabilities unlock their full potential by addressing the diversity of needs. When a creative twist is applied to even the simplest of tools in a remote learning environment, the results can be life-changing.

Microsoft has many tools available, from simple to robust, to help students in multiple aspects of learning. Inclusive education tools give more learners personalized access to their curriculum, optimize teacher time, and improve learning outcomes. Schools that foster student independence and empower students to grow their potential quickly build reputations as positive places that promote equity and inclusion.

We’re developing a series of events exploring how schools can leverage Microsoft tools to create inclusive learning environments that enable and celebrate diversity, make communication accessible for all, and foster emotional learning and student well-being.

Amplifying social and emotional learning with Microsoft Tools

In this final event we will explore how Microsoft tools can be used to enhance aspects of social and emotional learning and promote student well-being. Social skills are a great indicator of a student’s later success, which is why it’s essential that we equip teachers with the tools they need to support the development of social and emotional skills for all students. Find out how Teams, OneNote and Flipgrid can enable learners to build these all-necessary skills early on. Here are some of the questions we will be exploring in this session:

How can Microsoft tools be used to support student well-being?
How can daily check-ins promote student health during distance learning?
How have students responded to tools like Praise app and SEL stickers in OneNote?
What do teachers think of Flipgrid as a tool for social and emotional learning?

Speaking at the event:

Samantha O’Leary

Senior Consultant, Tablet Academy

Kornelia Lohynova

Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert,
Hotelová akadémia, Mikovíniho, Bratislava

Social and Emotional Learning