Closed the Microsoft in Education Global Forum

With the presence of the Prince of Asturias, the international event “Microsoft in Education Global Forum” that has transformed Barcelona in the world capital of educational innovation, during the past four days of March.

A meeting that brought together this week more than 1,100 experts from 100 countries with the aim of sharing best practices in the application of technology in the classroom, learn about the main trends in this area and show the most innovative projects presented by the most advanced schools in the world.

The importance of Education for Microsoft

The “Microsoft in Education Global Forum” has allowed all attendees to enjoy a unique opportunity to meet, learn and collaborate with some of the most innovative educators in the world.

As well as broaden your understanding of how technology can make big differences for students, both inside and outside of the classroom. All this through round tables, presentations and competitions aimed at promoting participation and exchange of experiences.

Betting on quality education, in which new technologies are present, is one of Microsoft's main objectives, in addition to making available to the youngest the greatest number of tools that allow them to improve their training for job search.

Many tracks, many activities, many announcements

Starting from three differentiated tracks for educators, leading schools and leaders in education, the activities have been constant throughout the event, inside and outside the facilities, such as:Awards and recognitions granted by the most innovative educatorsParticipation in professional development activitiesLectures led by industry expertsDemonstrations of cutting-edge technologyInteractive breakout sessions and lectures by industry experts

In short, a huge event of global reach, which has passed almost tiptoe through the usual media, oriented towards the education and preparation of those future generations who they are pushing hard.

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