Jumpstart Student Research Projects with the Edge 

Session Description: In the digital age, effective research skills are paramount for academic success. Microsoft Edge offers a suite of innovative tools designed to enhance the research experience for students. In this session, we will guide you through the latest features of Microsoft Edge and how you can use them to streamline the research process. From leveraging advanced search capabilities to seamless organization, you’ll learn how Edge can empower your students to search smarter, curate resources efficiently, and synthesize information effectively.  

This session is for teachers at ALL technology comfort levels. 

As a result of this session teachers will:

• • 1. Explore Microsoft Edge’s search features.

    2. Learn to leverage Immersive Reader and Learning Toolkit to support diverse learners.

    3. Understand the basics of collaborative features that allow students to work together within the browser.

Applicable ISTE Standards for Educators (2017)*: 2.1.a; 2.1.b; 2.2.c

* The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at the ISTE Standards page.

Download session slides here.

• OK2Ask (on-demand recording): MIE Day - Enrich Learning Experiences with the Edge Browser

• OK2Ask (on-demand recording): Jumpstart Students Research Projects with the Edge Browser

• OK2Ask (on-demand recording): Scaffolding Inquiry-Based Research

• OK2Ask (on-demand recording): Engage and Inspire with Fake Websites

• Blog Post: Tech Tool of the Month - Microsoft Edge Browser Part 1

• Blog Post: Tech Tool of the Month - Microsoft Edge Browser Part 2

• Blog Post: Tech Tool of the Month - Microsoft Translator

• Blog Post: From Wonder to Wisdom: Igniting Research-Based Inquiry in Your Classroom

• Blog Post: Research Resources Roundup

• Blog Post: Research Skills in the Classroom

• TeachersFirst Review: Immersive Reader

• TeachersFirst Review: Bing Image Creator

• TeachersFirst Review: Bing Images

• TeachersFirst Review: Translator

• Special Topics Collection: Research Strategies

• Special Topics Collection: Primary Sources

• Special Topics Collection: Free Image Resources

• Special Topics Collection: Source Reliability/Checking Sources

• Special Topics Collection: Open Educational Resources (OER)

Tools Mentioned During Session

• Bing Images

• Web Capture

• Immersive Reader

• Microsoft Translator for Education

Articles to Explore

• Article: Basic Steps in the Research Process

• Article: 10 Creative Research Topics for Students

• Article: Top Research Strategies for Students

• Article: Microsoft Edge Features and Tips

• Article: Better than Chrome: 21 Hidden Tricks Inside Microsoft's Edge Browser

• Article: Get to Know Microsoft Edge

• Article: Accessibility Features in Microsoft Edge

• Article: Write on the Web

• Article: Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge

• Article: Use Microsoft Translator in Microsoft Edge

• Article: Microsoft Edge - Your AI-Powered Browser