Microsoft's Educator Expert program recognizes 250 innovative teachers annually who help prepare students using technology. Selected teachers meet annually at the Partners in Learning Global Forum, next in March 2014. To apply, teachers submit a learning activity video demonstrating how they inspire students using Microsoft technology by September 30, 2013. Accepted experts receive benefits like technology, career opportunities, and attending the forum.

1. Recognizing
Innovative Teachers

2. What is Microsoft’s
Educator Expert
Program?

3. Microsoft’s Educator Expert is an initiative in which each year
Microsoft will recognize 250 innovative teachers from around
the world with the purpose of helping them to prepare the way
so that they and their colleagues can use technology effectively
to improve student’s learning and results. Each year, Microsoft’s
Educator Experts will start the program by meeting at the
Partners in Learning Global Forum. The next one will be held in
Barcelona on March 2014.

4. Who is a
Microsoft
Educator Expert?

5. Microsoft’s
Educator Experts,
Teachers who
are:
Passionate
Charismatic
Major change agents
Self motivated
Able to motivate others
Collaborators
Creative thinkers and of innovative spirit
Inspiring
Very active in social networks
Skillful and entrepreneurial

6. Benefits of being a
Microsoft Educator
Expert

7. Benefits in the
classrooms, schools and
in their careers
Microsoft Educator Experts receive:
• A trip to meet with other educators in the Partners in Learning Global
Forum that will be held in Barcelona in March 2014
• Free technology for their schools
• Advertising and promotion through Microsoft’s social networks and other
channels
• Privileged access to Microsoft technology and strategy
• Opportunities for the development of their professional career and of
obtaining certifications
• Opportunities to share their knowledge with specialists and world
renowned educators for the purpose of escalating their innovations
• Possibility of being eligible to attend Microsoft’s exclusive special events

8. Application
Process

9. Application
Process
Complete your Learning Activity sheet
Start your application, enter the data
and add photos and videos
Confirm the data of your application
Any problems? Send an email to
Contact-PILN@microsoft.com
For more details enter here

10. Application
Process
And remember that every application should
include:
• A “Learning activity” (“learning object”) that
promotes the development of abilities such as
Collaboration, Critical Thinking, among others,
in the students using Microsoft technology.
• A video that demonstrates that “learning
activity” being put into practice.
• Thousands of applications will be received and
will be reviewed and evaluated by international
juries!

11. Frequent
questions

12. Why did Microsoft launch the Educator Expert Program?
In Microsoft we believe that technology, by itself, cannot provide students with the required abilities for the
21st century. Technology is the accelerator, but by itself it doesn’t allow place for change. Microsoft believes in
the power of the educator and the impact that they can have when joined together and are recognized by
their achievements.
Do Microsoft Educator Experts attend Partners in Learning Global
Forum?
Yes, once they are selected, Microsoft Educator Experts have the opportunity to travel with all expenses paid
to the Partners in Learning Global Forum.

13. What would the process be if learning activities were developed
by a group of educators?
All the educators in the group will be Microsoft Educator Experts. As for attending the forum and
accommodation and transportation expenses, you should talk to the Academic Programs Local Manager to
understand what can and cannot be covered.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications can be submitted until September 30, 2013.

14. Is it possible to fill applications out in languages other than English?
Yes, you may fill the application in your own language. The support documents and the video may also be in
your language.
How many Microsoft Educator Experts will be selected by
country/region?
The number of Microsoft Educator Experts by region will depend on the number of applications we receive
from their region. The greater number of applications, the greater allocation the region will have.

15. Do you want to be a Microsoft
Educator Expert?
Apply now to be part of the exclusive team of
Expert Teachers

16. Thank you!
We appreciate your time