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Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert

About the program

Do you want to join a network of educators striving to find new ways to engage your students? Whether you're a teacher, a school leader, a trainer, a curriculum specialist, or anyone who impacts teaching and learning in your role, you have the opportunity to become a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert.

MIE Experts are visionary educators who are always learning, growing, and collaborating with others to create positive change in education. They use Microsoft technologies and innovative teaching practices to enhance student engagement, creativity, and collaboration. They also share their expertise and insights with other educators through various platforms, such as local training events, conferences, blogs, social media, and more.

By becoming a MIE Expert, you're part of a global community of like-minded professionals who support each other and learn from each other. You also have access to exclusive resources, opportunities, and recognition from Microsoft. If you're ready to take your teaching to the next level and make a difference in the world, apply today for the MIE Expert program.

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How to join the program

Complete these steps before you nominate yourself:

  1. Join Microsoft Learn and create your profile. You'll be asked to share the URL to your achievements in Learn (learn.microsoft.com > Profile picture > Profile > Achievements) by copying it and pasting it into the nomination form.
  2. Complete FOUR learning paths - Microsoft Educator academy - Master Microsoft Teams for any learning environment - 21st century learning design - AI for educators
  3. Collect personal evidence and work through the questions linked below to plan your nomination. MIE Experts are expected to use at least two core Microsoft tools on a regular basis (Teams, OneNote, Forms, Minecraft Education), and are expected to understand and demonstrate how the suite of solutions supports teaching and learning.
  4. Use generative AI responsibly. Don't rely on it to create your responses. You may use generative AI to edit your responses or improve your responses.
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Nominate yourself for 2024-2025

Nominations are only open once each year. Once you plan your responses, nominate yourself here between May 15 and June 17, 2024.

Nominate yourself May 15 - June 17, 2024
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What is the role of an MIE Expert?

Regional Microsoft representatives select MIE Experts based on the quality of responses to the self-nomination form, the level of innovation and use of Microsoft tools described in the learning activity, and the level of detail in how becoming a part of the program impacts both teaching and student learning.

  • MIE Experts are leaders in integrating AI into their work to support their work and to support inclusive learning environments.
  • They adopt 21st century teaching and learning, take risks, and strive to improve their pedagogy to integrate technology tools that improve student outcomes.
  • They model that failure is an opportunity to reflect and learn as well as resiliency.
  • They're seen as a leader in their school and school system and provide coaching/mentoring to other teachers and support their growth. They partner with principals and school leaders in whole school/system transformation.
  • They're comfortable presenting in front of other educators/leaders and sharing their stories of growth and learning.
  • They see the MIE Expert community as a valuable Professional Learning Community that helps them continue to improve their own practice and give back to the teaching profession (MIE Experts get back what they put into the program).
See list of current MIE Experts