Microsoft TEALS Program’s Post

"I can’t wait to share the knowledge and appreciation I have for technology and computer science with the students I’ll work with." - Gabriela Kuta Learn more about how TEALS partners volunteers with computer science classrooms: https://aka.ms/TEALS101

Exciting news! Microsoft is collaborating with ISTE and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) to empower pre-service teachers in harnessing the power of AI tools safely, responsibly, and innovatively. By developing a deep understanding of the many benefits of AI technology, from streamlining tasks to exploring innovative teaching methods, teachers will have the ability to engage students like never before through data-driven insights, enhanced feedback capabilities, personalized learning and more. Microsoft is committed to preparing the next generation of educators with AI skills.    Learn more about how Microsoft is working with ISTE to support AI skilling in teacher training programs https://lnkd.in/gKbqr8eK

The TEALS Founder's Award is presented annually to a TEALS partner high school with a teaching team and administration that has gone above and beyond to build and grow a sustainable, diverse, and inclusive computer science (CS) program. We are thrilled to share that this year's winner is Military Magnet Academy in South Carolina. Congratulations to the staff, teachers and volunteers that have made this program an outstanding example of CS education! Learn more about this team at https://lnkd.in/g2FuXfXZ

"I am in the process of making the makers of tomorrow." -Ravi Shankar Goli, 2023-24 TEALS Program volunteer

"Witnessing the student's enthusiasm for coding and problem-solving was truly inspiring. I'm confident that the skills they learned will empower them to pursue exciting careers in technology." - Manasa Devarapalli

Looking for teaching resources for your computer science class? Check out Bits and Bytes, the Microsoft Philanthropies newsletter for CS educators and advocates. Signup today https://lnkd.in/gpCFVJHm

Thousands of volunteers make it possible for the TEALS Program to support over 500 schools in the US each year. Thank you to volunteers, like Angela, for devoting their time to Computer Science education!

Jorge D. has been serving as a Microsoft TEALS Program volunteer and helping to teach computer science (CS) at his alma mater, North Shore High School, since 2020. "I help the teachers as an aide and step in to give my take on how the materials relate to the real world. This helps give the kids another perspective from the field." Learn more about how volunteers like Jorge partner with high schools to give students a peek into technology careers https://aka.ms/TEALS101 

You can become a TEALS volunteer, like M A Nakib, to help teach computer science in high schools across the US. Learn more and apply by the May 31st priority deadline https://aka.ms/ TEALSvolunteerapp101