Microsoft Resources
Microsoft Homepage
http://www.microsoft.com/
Accessibility
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/
Accessibility headlines, tips, and solutions from Microsoft.
Downloads
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/
Free software downloads from Microsoft.
Security
http://www.microsoft.com/security/default.mspx
Security updates, information, and free anti-spyware software.
Child Safety Online: Prevention Guidelines
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/family/guidelines/default.mspx
Tips for keeping children safe while online.
Windows Updates
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
Update Microsoft Windows with the latest security patches.
Microsoft Education
Microsoft Education Home Page
http://www.microsoft.com/education/
A gateway to educational resources from Microsoft.
Microsoft Education Newsletter
http://www.microsoft.com/Education/Newsletters.aspx
Free Ed Tech newsletter from Microsoft.
Microsoft Education Competencies
http://www.microsoft.com/education/competencies/default.mspx
View the complete list of competencies, and take the first steps toward incorporating them into your professional development and hiring practices.
Teaching and Learning Tools for Educators
http://www.microsoft.com/education/educators.mspx
Discover strategies for incorporating technology into the classroom and preparing students for a global knowledge-based economy.
Innovative Teachers
http://us.itn.partnersinlearning.com/Pages/Welcome.aspx
"Join now and become part of a worldwide community of teachers leaders. Once a member of our network you will gain access to [1] Free, high quality classroom and professional learning content [2] Dialogues on best practices, innovation and pedagogy [3] Your own personal workspace to post resources, and interact with others [and 4] Learn about the Microsoft Peer Coaching Program."
Tutorials Search
http://www.microsoft.com/Education/Tutorials.aspx
Search for tutorials by grade level, learning area, and product type.
Lesson Plan Search
http://www.microsoft.com/Education/LessonPlans.aspx
Search for lesson plans by grade level, learning area, and product type.
How-to Article Search
http://www.microsoft.com/Education/HowTo.aspx
Search for how-to articles by grade level, learning area, and product type.
Microsoft Software
Microsoft Office HomePage
http://office.microsoft.com/
Clip Art & Media
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/default.aspx
Search for clip art, animations, and sound clips.
Training
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/default.aspx
Free online training courses for Microsoft Office.
Templates
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx
Find templates for calendars, greeting cards, business cards, awards, and more.
Updates
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/default.aspx
Update Microsoft Office with the latest security patches.
Microsoft Access
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access/default.aspx
Microsoft Access information, assistance, tutorials, and support.
Microsoft Expression Web Site http://www.microsoft.com/Expression/products/overview.aspx?key=web
"Microsoft® Expression® Web is a professional design tool to create modern, standards-based sites that deliver superior quality on the Web."
Microsoft FrontPage Site
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/frontpage/default.aspx
Microsoft FrontPage information, assistance, tutorials, and support.
Microsoft OneNote
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/onenote/default.aspx
Product information, tutorials, and downloads for Microsoft OneNote.
Microsoft PhotoStory for Windows
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/photostory/default.mspx
Microsoft PhotoStory allows you to created slideshows with soundtracks, narration, titles, and captions. It is a free download available for Windows.
Microsoft Producer for PowerPoint 2003
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint/HP010875681033.aspx
A free download to extend the audio and video capabilities of Microsoft PowerPoint 2003.
Microsoft Project
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/project/default.aspx
Project management software from Microsoft.
Microsoft Sharepoint Services
http://www.microsoft.com/sharepoint/default.mspx
Collaboration and communication services from Microsoft.
Microsoft Student with Encarta Premium
http://www.microsoft.com/msstudent/default.mspx
"This powerful homework package includes all the features and benefits of Microsoft Encarta Premium 2008, Microsoft Math, Learning Essentials, and foreign language tools. A full set of easy-to-use resources to help successfully complete assignments in a variety of subjects. "
Microsoft Windows
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/default.mspx
Product information and resources for the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Microsoft Windows Mobile
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/
Microsoft Windows Mobile news, information, tips, and downloads.