A new year brings new opportunity to learn about all the latest and greatest from Microsoft Education. Join Microsoft at Bett 2019 in London on January 23-26, either online or right there with us at the event, being held at London’s ExCeL venue.
Bett is an annual event that explores how technology can empower educators and students to reach their full potential. Microsoft, as a worldwide partner of Bett, will be hosting a wide array of sessions and hands-on demonstrations on the show floor, along with inspirational talks to support educators looking for new ways to engage and empower their students.
To kick off a whole week of Bett, we’re releasing a special episode of What’s New in EDU, our show that gets you caught up on the exciting new tools and updates coming from Microsoft Education. Our special Bett episode will be available on January 22 – watch it to learn more about new classroom technology coming to Microsoft Education this year. And don’t forget to stay tuned to the Education Blog for more as it comes in!
We’ll also have special edition What’s New in EDU live events streaming daily from Bett in London. You can register to catch the livestreams events each day with the following links:
- Day 1: Wednesday at 17:00 UTC https://www.facebook.com/events/397702017635342/
- Day 2: Thursday at 17:00 UTC https://www.facebook.com/events/1275520935935031/
- Day 3: Friday at 17:00 UTC: https://www.facebook.com/events/1735262779935940/
Whether you’re looking for the latest in mixed reality for education, some grounded advice on how to transform your classroom digitally, or want a peek at what’s next for Minecraft: Education Edition, the schedule below is a good place to start, learn and participate. Make sure to stop by Booth E300 to see all the new experiences we have relating to STEM, Virtual Reality and new tools for the classroom.
For more information and to book your sessions, visit this page. If you can’t visit us in person in London, consider joining us on the road as Microsoft Education goes on tour around the UK. You can find out more as we continue to add more dates all the time.
If you’re joining us at Bett in person, we hope to see you at one of the following highlights:
Microsoft keynote | Bett Arena | Wednesday, 23 January, 16:30 – 17:15
Emotion and cognition in the age of AI
Speakers: Barbara Holzapfel, GM of Education Marketing, Anthony Salcito, VP Worldwide Education, Microsoft, and Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Yale University.
This group will describe how education and work will change thanks to AI. We will unveil new research describing the critical role of emotional well-being to position students for success in the age of AI and will examine an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning, already in use by more than 1,500 schools globally. We will be joined by a student whose amazing educational journey has already been transformed by AI.
Microsoft sessions
In addition to joining for our keynote in the Bett Arena, be sure to visit us across the Bett show floor at our own Learn Live Theatre, Microsoft Training Academy, the Bett Schools Theatre and the Bett Post-16 Theatre!
This is the perfect place to go if you are looking to see and hear about the latest product releases, see demonstrations, and discover ways you can unlock learning in your students. Each session is held on Microsoft stand E300 and lasts 30 minutes.
| Time | Title |
| Wed – Sat / 10:00-10:30 | What’s new in EDU? |
| Wed – Sat / 10:30-11:00 | How to set a cloud first digital transformation strategy |
| Wed – Sat / 11:00-11:30 | Demystifying Microsoft 365 Education for teachers |
| Wed – Sat / 11:30-12:00 | Increasing accessibility and fostering inclusive classrooms |
| Wed – Sat / 12:00-12:30 | Driving collaboration and teamwork to save teachers time and reduce costs |
| Wed – Sat / 12:30-13:00 | Developing global citizens and driving future-ready skills |
| Wed – Sat / 13:00-13:30 | Building STEM skills with Minecraft: Education Edition |
| Wednesday / 13:30-14:00 | Ask me anything on Microsoft Education Tools |
| Thursday / 13:30-14:00 | Evolving technologies for the scientists of the future through the Natural History Museum |
| Friday / 13:30-14:00 | Amplify Every learner with Flipgrid |
| Saturday / 13:30-14:00 | Amplify Every Learner with Flipgrid |
| Wed – Fri / 13:00-14:30 | How to set a cloud first digital transformation strategy |
| Wed – Fri / 14:30-15:00 | Demystifying M365 and O365 to drive learning outcomes and impact |
| Wed – Fri / 15:00-15:30 | Increasing accessibility and fostering inclusive classrooms |
| Wed – Fri / 15:30-16:00 | Driving collaboration and teamwork to save teachers’ time and reduce costs |
| Wed – Fri / 16:00-16:30 | Developing global citizens and driving future-ready skills |
| Wed – Fri / 16:30-17:00 | Growing computer skills with MakeCode |
| Wednesday / 17:00-17:30 | Implementing a device buy-back programme or school device scheme |
| Wednesday / 17:30-18:00 | Tweet meet – using social media to drive community and new ideas |
| Thursday / 17:00-17:30 | Growing computer skills with MakeCode |
| Thursday / 18:30-18:00 | Unlocking learning through a connected classroom |
| Friday / 18:00-18:00 | Using Minecraft: Education Edition to expand learning experiences |
| Friday / 17:30-18:00 | Teaching and assessing Math with Microsoft |
If you are looking for a hands-on opportunity to try, test and experiment with Microsoft products and devices, this is the perfect stage for you. Get tips and tricks and learn about the best way to use a Microsoft solution in the classroom, from and with our own teachers, trainers, and Microsoft Learning Consultants. Each session is held on Microsoft stand E300 and lasts 30 minutes.
| Time | Title |
| Wed – Sat / 10:00-10:30 | Setting up a Cloud IT solution for your school in 30 min |
| Wed – Sat / 10:30-11:00 | Building a collaborative classroom with Teams |
| Wed – Sat / 11:00-11:30 | Utilising Windows 10 tools to support an untethered classroom |
| Wed – Sat / 11:30-12:00 | Working together with Office Online |
| Wed – Sat / 12:00- 12:30 | Fostering an inclusive classroom with free tools from Microsoft Education |
| Wed – Sat / 12:30-13:00 | Saving time and making assessment easy with Microsoft Education |
| Wed – Sat / 13:00-13:30 | Growing STEM skills in the classroom using MakeCode and Minecraft: Education Edition |
| Wed – Sat / 13:30-14:00 | Bringing future technology to your classroom (AI, MR, Bots and Personal Workflow) |
| Wed – Fri / 14:00-14:30 | Set up a Cloud IT solution for your school in 30 min |
| Wed – Fri / 14:30-15:00 | Build a collaborative classroom and school with OneNote and Teams to save you time and achieve better learning outcomes |
| Wed – Fri / 15:00-15:30 | Utilising Windows 10s tools to support an untethered classroom (Speech to Text, Text Suggestions and Microsoft Edge Learning Tools) |
| Wed – Fri / 15:30-16:00 | Getting the most out of O365 online |
| Wed – Fri / 16:00-16:30 | Organising your classroom and empowering your students with OneNote |
| Wed – Fri / 16:30-17:00 | Saving time and making assessment easy with Microsoft Education |
| Wed – Fri / 17:00-17:30 | Growing STEM skills in the classroom using Make:Code and Minecraft for CS Fundamentals |
| Wed – Fri / 17:30-18:00 | Bringing future technology to your classroom (AI, Bots and personal workflow) |
Microsoft on the Stage (Schools Theatre)
Wednesday, 11:45-12:15 | A day in the life of a digitally enabled child
Speaker:
- Jonathan Bishop, Chief Executive Office and Executive Headteacher, Cornerstone Academy Trust
Wednesday, 12:30-13:00 | Sparking 21st century communication in your classroom
Speaker:
- Michelle Zimmerman, Educator and Leadership Team Member, Renton Prep – USA
Wednesday, 15:30-16:00 | Using technology to drive cross-collaboration and support better student outcomes
Speaker:
- Tom Rees, Education Director, Northampton Primary Academy Trust – UK
Wednesday, 17:00-17:30 | Making informed decisions for your school through efficient data analysis
Speaker:
- Sir Mark Grundy – CEO Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust Team
Thursday, 11:00-11:30 | How physical computing better addresses real world challenges
Speakers:
- Steve Hodges, Principle Researcher, Microsoft Research
- Joe Finney, Researcher/Lecturer, Lancaster University
- Sue Sentence, Researcher, Raspberry Pi Foundation
Thursday, 14:00-14:30 | A Personalised Learning Initiative to improve the educational experience
Speaker
- Philip Neufeld, Executive Officer of Information Technology, Fresno Unified School, California – USA
Friday, 11:00-11:30 | Digital transformation at Curro Schools
Speaker:
- Angela Schaerer, Head of Curriculum Technology, Curro Schools – South Africa
Microsoft on the Stage (Post-16 Theatre)
Wednesday, 11:00-11:30 | Preparing Students for jobs that don’t exist yet: Teesside University
Speakers:
- Dr. Jonathan Eaton, Academic Registrar, Teesside University
- Professor Mark Simpson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching), Teesside University
Wednesday, 12:30-13:00 | Chichester College’s digital transformation: borderless learning for students and teachers
Speaker:
- Terry Molyneaux, Professional Learning Coach – Digital Innovation, Chichester College
Wednesday, 14:45-15:15 | {Devel<>p}: a makerspace that fosters digital and soft skills
Speaker:
- Hannah Mathias, E-learning Manager – Cardiff and Vale College
Thursday, 11:45-12:15 | Using Minecraft as a virtual field trip – an academic’s journey
Speaker:
- Prof. Tim Thompson, Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) – Teesside University
Thursday, 13:15-13:45 | Enable and empower student voice through fostering active learner communities
Speakers:
- Andrew Sprake, Lecturer in Physical Education – University of Central Lancashire
- Chris Melia, Learning Technologist – University of Central Lancashire
- Nick Bohannon, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing – University of Central Lancashire
Friday, 11:45-12:15 | Overcoming barriers of space and time, PLN for better education
Speaker:
- Esam Baboukhan, eLearning Manager – City of Westminster College
Friday, 12:30-13:00 | Enabling academic and business support staff to improve the learner’s experience
Speakers:
- Deborah Millar, Group Director of Digital Learning Technology – Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education
- Elaine Topham, Senior Learning Technologist – Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education
Solutions Showcase | Platinum Suite 1 |Wednesday, 23 January & Thursday, 24 January, 10:30 – 17:15
We will be sharing some of the most impactful stories of Digital Transformation in Education, including real-life K-12 stories from educators who have achieved great things using partner solutions built on, or with, Microsoft’s technology. Learn more.
MakeCode Saturday | Platinum Suite 1 | Saturday, 26 January 10:00 – 14:00
This one is open to teachers, parents and students. Microsoft MakeCode is an open-source platform for creating engaging computer science learning experiences that support a progression path into real-world programming.
As an educator, you will also see how some schools and educators are creating inclusive, engaging learning experiences with Microsoft MakeCode. Learn more about MakeCode Saturday.
For more on Bett 2019 and What’s New in EDU, follow along on the Microsoft Education Blog.
