Join us in Texas for TCEA 2019 on Feb. 4-8
We’re excited to once again be a Premier Sponsor of the TCEA Annual Convention, which is hailed as a crucial catalyst for education transformation. The 39th annual convention will showcase over 1,000 informative sessions and hands-on workshops, not to mention access to the latest EdTech resources. Microsoft’s conference lineup is jam-packed with engaging activities and informative breakout sessions.
Read on to learn more about Microsoft at TCEA, running February 4-8 in San Antonio, Texas.
Teacher/Trainer Academies
Prior to the conference, Microsoft will host several teacher/trainer workshops on Monday, February 4 and Tuesday, February 5. More details with links to register coming soon.
Microsoft Innovative Education (MIE) 2-Day Trainer Academy
Monday, February 4 and Tuesday, February 5
Convention Center Room #207B
Tuesday, February 5
Grand Hyatt – Presidio Room (3rd floor)
Microsoft Conference Breakout Sessions: Room 207B
During the conference, Microsoft will deliver a variety of breakout sessions focused on the some of the biggest trends in EdTech. Details below with links to abstracts:
Thursday, February 7
| Time | Session Name |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM | Getting Started: Learn to Play Minecraft: Education Edition |
| 9:15 AM–10:05 AM | Getting Intune with IT: Modern Management with Windows |
| 10:30 AM–11:20 AM | World changers unite! Level the playing field with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Translator |
| 12:00 PM–12:50 PM | Won’t you be my neighbor? Skype, Microsoft Teams, and Office Online build communities around the world |
| 1:15 PM–2:05 PM | Want to build an inclusive classroom? Learning Tools is your superpower |
| 1:15 PM–2:05 PM | Top 10 STEM for Everyday Every Way |
| 2:30 PM–3:20 PM | One Notebook to rule them all: How OneNote Class Notebook changes the school of learning around the world |
| 3:45 PM–4:35 PM | Drive efficient school leadership coordination and reduce workload with Microsoft Teams and Staff Notebook |
| 3:45 PM–4:35 PM | Using Edutainment to Increase Engagement and Achievement |
| 5:00 PM–5:50 PM | Bring computational thinking into any classroom using Microsoft MakeCode and Hacking STEM |
Friday, February 8
| Time | Session Name |
| 8:00 AM–8:50 AM | Drive efficient school leadership coordination and reduce workload with Microsoft Teams and Staff Notebook |
| 9:15 AM–10:05 AM | World changers unite! Level the playing field with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Translator |
Microsoft Booth 1135
Be sure to stop by the Microsoft booth to discover the latest in classroom technology. Find out how we’re focused on achieving better learning outcomes with tech that’s affordable, easy-to-manage and impactful for all of your students.
We will also be offering 20 minute sessions in our booth on Minecraft, Office 365, Accessibility and more. Details below with session times:
| Time | Session Name |
| 3:30 PM–3:50 PM | 10 things you can do with Office 365 Online that you never knew |
| 4:00 PM–4:20 PM | Let’s Team Up! 6 Steps for building collaborative classrooms with Microsoft Teams |
| 4:30 PM–4:50 PM | Get to Know Minecraft: Education Edition with Code Builder |
| 5:00 PM–5:20 PM | 7 Steps to Make Learning More Accessible |
Wednesday, February 6
| Time | Session Name |
| 9:30 AM–9:50 AM | Let’s Team Up! 6 Steps for building collaborative classrooms with Microsoft Teams |
| 10:00 AM–10:20 AM | Get to Know Minecraft: Education Edition with Code Builder |
| 10:30 AM–10:50 AM | Personalizing Learning with the OneNote Class Notebook |
| 11:00 AM–11:20 AM | 7 Steps to Make Learning More Accessible |
| 11:30 AM–11:50 AM | Reboot parent communication with Microsoft Sway |
| 12:00 PM–12:20 PM | 10 things you can do with Office 365 Online that you never knew |
| 12:30 PM–12:50 PM | Microsoft Imagine Academy & Value of Certification |
| 1:00 PM–1:20 PM | Let’s Team Up! 6 Steps for building collaborative classrooms with Microsoft Teams |
| 1:30 PM–1:50 PM | Saving Time and Assessing better with Microsoft Forms |
| 2:00 PM–2:20 PM | Personalizing Learning with the OneNote Class Notebook |
| 2:30 PM–2:50 PM | Want to build an inclusive classroom? Learning Tools is your superpower |
| 3:00 PM–3:20 PM | 10 things you can do with Office 365 Online that you never knew |
| 3:30 PM–3:50 PM | Learning has no borders with Skype in the Classroom |
| 4:00 PM–4:20 PM | Expand your personal learning network (PLN) and Become an MIE |
Thursday, February 7
| Time | Session Name |
| 9:30 AM–9:50 AM | Let’s Team Up! 6 Steps for building collaborative classrooms with Microsoft Teams |
| 10:00 AM–10:20 AM | Get to Know Minecraft: Education Edition with Code Builder |
| 10:30 AM–10:50 AM | Personalizing Learning with the OneNote Class Notebook |
| 11:00 AM–11:20 AM | 7 Steps to Make Learning More Accessible |
| 11:30 AM–11:50 AM | Reboot parent communication with Microsoft Sway |
| 12:00 PM–12:20 PM | 10 things you can do with Office 365 Online that you never knew |
| 12:30 PM–12:50 PM | Microsoft Imagine Academy & Value of Certification |
| 1:00 PM–1:20 PM | Let’s Team Up! 6 Steps for building collaborative classrooms with Microsoft Teams |
| 1:30 PM–1:50 PM | Saving Time and Assessing better with Microsoft Forms |
| 2:00 PM–2:20 PM | Personalizing Learning with the OneNote Class Notebook |
| 2:30 PM–2:50 PM | Want to build an inclusive classroom? Learning Tools is your superpower |
| 3:00 PM–3:20 PM | 10 things you can do with Office 365 Online that you never knew |
| 3:30 PM–3:50 PM | Learning has no borders with Skype in the Classroom |
| 4:00 PM–4:20 PM | Expand your personal learning network (PLN) and Become an MIE |
Sessions subject to change.