Engage Every Learner with These Six Digital Tools Teachers are masters of multitasking

Between managing a , generating lesson plans, grading assignments, and the countless other daily tasks, every day is a new challenge. Now, distance-learning requirements add a new level of complexity to an already intricate task. As remote education programs continue to be a necessity, adopting tools to enhance engagement and inclusion for every learning environment, whether in the classroom or at a distance, is critical for today’s educators. Fortunately, the right technologies can help turn the challenges of distance learning into opportunities for improved engagement through adaptive learning environments.

Likewise, these next-generation tools empower students to connect with learning opportunities regardless of their environment. Together, Surface and 365* provide today’s teachers and students with the capabilities they need to tackle their most pressing learning scenarios.

Together, Surface and provide today’s teachers and students with the capabilities they need to tackle their most pressing learning scenarios.

2 Engage every learner with these six digital tools How Surface + Microsoft 365 improve upon today’s learning challenges

Classroom technology has always been a popular addition. Now, instead of students waiting to use a desktop or relying on a static laptop experience, Surface devices introduce new innovations that merge relevant tools with natural learning styles that better suit learning environments. Use tablet mode for:1 1. Adapt device posture to better serve the task at hand • Reading and online research • Video-based lessons The 2-in-1 design of Surface devices like Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Book • Touch-enabled applications supports effective scaffolding strategies and differentiated learning experiences. With • Class presentations this innovative 2-in-1 design, a fully functioning Windows 10-based laptop can easily convert to a tablet or studio experience because of the removable keyboard. Use studio mode for:

• Handwriting with digital pen • Writing equations • Peer editing • Sketching and illustrating

Use laptop mode for:

• Typing assignments • Research • Activities that require a keyboard and mouse setup

The right device mode for different assignments enables students to learn in the ideal setting to fit the lesson, even before turning on the device. Likewise, touch and digital pen capabilities provide greater options for students across grade levels, activities, and desired learning outcomes. Ultimately, a variety of settings and utilities equips teachers and students alike to adapt each lesson to their preferred teaching and learning methods.

3 Engage Everyevery Learnerlearner withwith theseSurface six digital tools 2. Support inclusive teaching strategies with auto-captioning, immersive readers, and language translation

Auto-captioning in * and PowerPoint* converts speech directly into text, just like on TV, while immersive readers in OneNote (a digital notebook) improve comprehension and encourage independent reading to support students with different abilities and keep students engaged. Microsoft 365 also helps reduce language barriers by translating English-language materials into over 70 languages. Follow the links for these learning aids to learn more about them.

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4 Engage every learner with these six digital tools 3. Write naturally with digital inking

Handwritten notes are an important part of the learning process and have been shown to improve concept retention compared to typing.2 By supporting touch and digital inking in the same aspect ratio as a sheet of notebook paper, the PixelSense™ display inside Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Book devices provides a seamless transition from analog to digital inking to help students write naturally and retain information more effectively. At the same time, Palm Block technology ensures notes are fluid and natural when using the Surface Pen* or Microsoft Classroom Pen,* while OneNote’s Ink to Math feature helps students show their work by converting handwriting to digital text.

4. Bring the whiteboard to a digital world

With the power of digital inking, touchscreens, and the free Microsoft Whiteboard app, educators can easily replicate the classroom experience virtually.

• Auto convert hand-drawn shapes and text.

• Create and save graphic organizers for problem-solving, writing, and science exercises.

• Convert Whiteboard images to JPEG files for easy sharing with students.

5. Easily create and distribute digital course materials

Convert hardcopy materials to digital formats with the free Office Lens app. Simply take a picture of a physical lesson plan and convert it into an editable file for student use. These assets can then be easily distributed along with additional readings, handouts, and images in Microsoft Teams.*

5 Engage every learner with these six digital tools 6. Teach with crystal clarity CASE STUDY As distance learning becomes the new reality for Engaging the next most teachers and students, advancements in audio technology can create many online environments generation of learners that help classrooms feel more together, even when they’re not. The Surface HD screens and cameras, at the Tustin Unified paired with dual far-field Studio Mics and Dolby® speakers, help ensure nothing is lost in conversation, School District while Surface Headphones 2 deliver Omnisonic sound and noise cancellation. At Tustin Unified School District, administrators connected over 24,000 students and 2,250 teachers across 30 schools with Surface Pro devices. With Surface Pro, Tustin can empower a diverse group of students to learn on their own terms and imagine new possibilities outside the traditional classroom setting. Together with Surface, students and teachers across the district are experiencing improved productivity, greater collaboration, and greater education opportunities for every student.

When you hand kids amazing tools like Surface Pro, you empower them. “ You’re giving them the keys to do creative, collaborative, amazing, critical-thinking-based things.”

Grant Litfin, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, Tustin Unified School District

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6 Engage every learner with these six digital tools Honor roll devices From Surface Pro 7+ to Surface Go 2, the Surface family is Meet the entire Surface family perfectly designed to meet the needs of your classroom.

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Attachable pen Surface Go 2 for Education Unlock limitless learning with Surface Go 2—a powerful, versatile device built for education and exploration.

• 10.5" touchscreen display and low-profile 1.2 lb3 design makes Surface Go 2 easy to carry to wherever learning happens.

• Run the essential learning apps faster with 8th Gen Intel® Core™ m3 and Pentium processors.®

• Unleash deep learning and inspire creativity with Windows 10 desktop apps and device features.

• Students easily connect to printers, projectors, cameras, digital microscopes, robots, keyboards, and other peripherals with Bluetooth® and a USB-C® port.

• Up to 10 hours of unplugged battery life4 keeps students going wherever they are.

• Optional LTE Advanced connectivity means students can get internet access anywhere they are, even when Wi-Fi isn’t available. Bluetooth® and USB-C® port • Protect devices with ruggedized cases* and disinfect devices with many common products to safely clean most Microsoft Surface devices. Here’s what we recommend for specific devices and finishes.

• Accommodate smaller hands with the Microsoft Classroom Pen.* Attaches securely to Surface Go 2 to reduce the chance of misplacement.

7 Engage every learner with these six digital tools Surface Pro 7+ for Education The perfect balance of laptop performance and tablet mobility in a versatile design that adapts to teaching and learning, wherever education happens.

• Improve note-taking and writing abilities with digital inking functionality and interactive touchscreens. • The latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor offers 2.1x faster performance than Surface Pro 7 to power the apps students and faculty depend on.

• Up to 15 hours of battery life5 and Fast Charge to 80% in about an hour Surface Book 2 Who we are How we look Where we live Our devices keep teachers and students going all day. • Stay connected on the go or while teaching and learning remotely with optional LTE Advanced,6 even while out of range of Wi-Fi networks. • Better connectivity for external displays, docking stations, and more with USB-C® and USB-A ports. • Light up distance learning with high-definition 12.3" PixelSense™ display, Hero feature image Device modes dual far-field Studio Mics, Dolby® Atmos™ speakers, and a front-facing 5.0 megapixel 1080p HD camera.

Surface Book 3 for Education Run power-intensive programs or build a lesson plan with a detachable keyboard and extended battery life that gives you more options to teach from wherever fits you best.

Minimum size Studio mode Laptop mode View mode Tablet mode Print 2 inches/50.8 mm • Choose from two touchscreen sizes: 13.5" and 15." Screen 144 pixels • Tackle tough lesson plans using power-intensive software like design apps faster than ever with quad-core powered 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors. • Keep running between commutes, classes, and planning periods with up to 17.5 hours of battery life.7

• Connect with USB-C® and USB-A ports, full-size SD card, and optional For all visual assets and usage guidance, visit Brand Central or email [email protected] Surface Dock 2 for a single connector to charge devices, transfer files, and 43 display video on external monitors. • Edit assignments, draw examples, and write naturally with Surface Pen.*

8 Engage every learner with these six digital tools Surface Laptop Go for Education A lightweight, modern design with the premium Surface experience at an affordable price. The perfect choice for educators and students who are ready to upgrade their tech, while watching their budget.

• Join class remotely and see, hear, and share more with a 12.4"8 • Industry-leading typing comfort on a full-size keyboard with touchscreen, Omnisonic speakers, and dual far-field Studio Mics. tamper-resistant keys, a precise trackpad for easy navigation, and Instant On to get back to work faster. • An everyday laptop that’s lighter than most textbooks at just 2.45 lb. • Power through a day of , from classroom assignments • Choose from Platinum, Ice Blue, or Sandstone9 that complement to homework, with battery life up to 13 hours10 and Fast your style and depend on a keyboard finish that lasts. Charging—up to 80% in just over an hour.11

12.4"8 touchscreen display

Industry-leading typing comfort

9 Engage every learner with these six digital tools Versatile devices for your digital classroom

With intuitive, adaptive, and accessible classroom innovations, Surface and Microsoft 365* are reframing how today’s classrooms extend beyond the classroom. Are you ready to improve your learning outcomes, connect with students, and take your lessons to the future? Visit the Microsoft Education resource library for more resources on how next-generation technologies can help engage students in intentional and relevant ways.

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