Making the transition to remote learning
As schools around the world respond to COVID-19, the need for remote learning tools is urgent. To make the transition to distance learning easier, we’ve created resources, training, and how-to guides that we hope will help schools, educators, students, and their families as they navigate remote learning.
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Resources to help you get started
No matter where you are on your remote learning journey, find tools, training, and tips to help you meet your goals.
Drive a fast transition
Find the strategies, resources, and technology to quickly create online classrooms that help students, teachers, and faculty find new ways to connect and learn.
Build confidence on any device
Bring together face-to-face connections, assignments, and conversations in a single hub free for schools and universities.
Keep students engaged
Get free tools you need to keep students energised, engaged, and on the path to learning and growing.
Move quickly to a digital learning platform
We’re working with the Department for Education to help schools have a digital education platform, using Office 365 Education including Microsoft Teams.
Schools eligible for government-funded support:
If you don't currently have a digital education platform, or use Office 365 Education or G Suite already, but are not yet set up to assign work and communicate with pupils, or are not a commercial organisation or a private school.
Schools who are not eligible can still get support:
Microsoft FastTrack is available to assist organisations setting up remote learning for free.
Microsoft products that enable remote learning
Microsoft products help ensure that students stay engaged and learning stays on track.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a digital hub that brings conversations, content, assignments, and apps together in one place, letting teachers create vibrant learning environments. Build collaborative classrooms, connect in professional learning communities, and connect with colleagues—all from a single experience, and free to educators and students. Discover more about Microsoft Teams.
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Free Microsoft Office 365 Education
Students and educators at eligible institutions can sign up for Office 365 Education for free, including Microsoft Teams, plus more. Use your valid school email address to get started.
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Minecraft Education
Microsoft extends access to Minecraft Education and resources to support remote learning.
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Flip
Flip is social learning for learners of all ages—helping students discuss and showcase what they’re learning.
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MakeCode
Bring computer science to life for all students with fun projects, immediate results, and both block and text editors for learners at different levels.
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Your students deserve equitable access
Provide devices and tools that accelerate learning and help each student achieve their potential.