The following items were selected by David
Stuart of collegebuys.org/schoolbuys.org from “Microsoft Education News,” August
2003, distributed electronically by the Microsoft Education Solutions Group.
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GET SMART FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222499
Faculty and administrators are being asked to do more
with less this school year. Use these resources to get training, plan ahead,
and find best practices in the coming months.
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HOST A FREE PRODUCTIVITY WORKSHOP AT YOUR SCHOOL OR
UNIVERSITY
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222500
FIND TECHNICAL CHATS AND BRIEFINGS
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222502
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SPECIFIC ACTIONS FOR BLASTER WORM
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222503
Check the Microsoft.com Security site for more
information and steps you should take to help protect your systems.
EDUCATING THE 21ST CENTURY CITIZEN
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222504
This white paper is the first in a series that will
examine the changes in learning needs and the environment that best supports
learners by providing a new vision for living, learning, and working in the
21st century.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR SOFTWARE ASSURANCE CUSTOMERS
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222505
The new version of Software Assurance rolling out this
fall includes benefits for eligible Microsoft Academic Licensing customers,
such as TechNet Online Concierge Chat, eLearning courses, and more.
NEW PRODUCTS IN CAMPUS AND SCHOOL AGREEMENT 3.2
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222506
On September 1, 2003 the Microsoft Campus Agreement
Subscription and School Agreement Subscription licensing programs will be
updated to version 3.2. This update includes new additions to the product
offerings, reformatting of the contracts to make ordering and processing
easier, and improvements to the contract terms in response to customer
feedback.
A(3) SOLUTION HELPS TRANSFORM EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222507
EDmin.com collaborated with partners, Microsoft's
Class Server, and Scantron's Assessment Connection, to launch the AAA Solution.
AAA, an integrated product suite, is designed to track, analyze, and improve
student achievement.
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ATTEND A MICROSOFT NCLB CUSTOMER INFORMATION BRIEFING
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222508
Learn more about the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
and its impact on your district, teaching, technology, and the community.
START THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH A NEW LESSON PLAN
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222509
The Life Along the Ring of Fire Encarta lesson plan
will help provide students with an understanding of the geological forces that
create the Ring of Fire and its effect on distinct cultures.
LEAD YOUR STUDENTS IN A CREATIVE, TECHNOLOGY-RICH PROJECT
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222510
In the Batter Up! Virtual Classroom Tour, see how,
after completing a unit on fractions and decimals, middle school students can
apply their knowledge to study the game of baseball.
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MICROSOFT RESEARCH COLLABORATION PROJECTS FUEL
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AT UNIVERSITIES
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222511
At Microsoft's fourth annual Faculty Summit,
University researchers from around the world gathered to showcase projects that
unite technology and academia.
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READ THE TRANSCRIPT OF THE MICROSOFT PROJECT 2003
TECHNICAL CHAT
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222513
MICROSOFT INTERNET SECURITY AND ACCELERATION (ISA)
SERVER PUBLISHING FAQ
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222514
MICROSOFT GUIDE TO SECURITY PATCH MANAGEMENT
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222515
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FIND OUT WHICH OFFICE 2003 EDITION WILL BE RIGHT FOR
YOU
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=222516
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