Microsoft talks mixed reality, Metaverse and ‘reimagination’ at GESS 2022 education technology conference

  • Date: 15-Nov-2022
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Education
  • Country:UAE
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Microsoft talks mixed reality, Metaverse and ‘reimagination’ at GESS 2022 education technology conference

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Microsoft today attended the GESS 2022 education technology conference in Dubai, where the company introduced delegates to the latest innovations that support the digital transformation of teaching and learning.

“Microsoft has long been deeply immersed in the world of education,” said Ahmed Ameen Ashour, Education Director, Microsoft UAE. “We are strong advocates for life-long learning, and we have been an important voice in urging governments to turn their attention to skilling as the number-one prerequisite for a sustainable future. Additionally, our platforms, products, and services strongly support digital transformation in the classroom, including the increasing popularity of distance learning. Minecraft: Education Edition now offers more than 600 standards-aligned lessons. And innovations such as Reading Progress allow teachers to spend more of their time with students and less time crunching numbers.”

The company showcased its HoloLens mixed-reality headset at its stand. Visitors also caught a glimpse of Reading Progress, a free tool built into Microsoft Teams that supports and tracks reading fluency in classroom settings. Students record their reading on camera and submit it to teachers who assess and return work, all while data is automatically collected and presented as insights for all stakeholders. Earlier this year, two