Microsoft at Bett 2020: in pictures
Tens of thousands of people were expected to visit Bett in London this year, and Microsoft was there to welcome every one of them.
The company showcased its Surface devices, as well as highlight what Minecraft, Office and other STEM tools can do in classrooms across the world.
Anthony Salcito, Vice-President of Microsoft Education, delivered a keynote in which he said the next decade will see a shift in how children are taught in schools, with technology helping young people and teachers place a greater emphasis on learning outside the classroom.
Barbara Holzapfel, General Manager of Education Marketing at Microsoft, pointed to upcoming research Microsoft has conducted with the Economist Intelligence Unit. It showed teachers understood the value of social and emotional learning. Technology could “help students and teachers connect”, she said.
Here’s a quick look at what happened:
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- Anthony Salcito, Vice-President of Microsoft Education, delivers his keynote at BETT
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- The Minecraft area was very popular with visitors
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- A model of a Minecraft agent, which can be programmed to complete tasks
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- Microsoft held a range of talks on their stand throughout Bett
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- Visitors to Microsoft’s stand could try out Surface devices and accessories
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- Barbara Holzapfel spoke about Microsoft’s latest education research
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- Visitors could test their skill with a basketball
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- Many visitors wanted to find out how Flipgrid improves learning
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- The Xbox Adaptive Controller in the Microsoft area
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- Microsoft staff were on hand to help people get started with some of our top tools
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- A range of STEM activities were on show
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- Nearly 35,000 people attend Bett
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- One of Microsoft’s areas had a space theme
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- Many Microsoft staff took part in Bett this year, which was held over four days in London
