K-12 Azure Student and Educator Resources

Azure Education can include a number of different areas. This repository will be kept up to date with various projects and lessons that are likely to be a good fit for novices in the K-12 space. Some of these resources are targetted for undergraduate students, but upper high school would still greatly benefit from them!

Past and Upcoming Events

Student Zone at Build 2020

In May 2020, Microsoft Build had a session track specifically aimed at student developers. The target age for our student developers is 14-21 years old, though that is really just there to guide us in scoping the content we create for you. So if you're a bit outside of these exact ages, you still might find this content useful for your coding journey! This may be perfect for you if you're a career switcher or a even just a beginner! Find resources and videos of the sessions from the Student Zone here.

MSPInspire

A group of students from the Microsoft Student Partner community including two speakers here (Salman and Sabiha) organise and run weekly events on the MSPInspire YouTube channel which gets students invovled with new technologies, trying to inspire them to become learners and grow their skillsets.

Some of the events they run include talks with Imagine Cup finalists, MVPs, Microsoft employees, etc. Check out MSPInspire here
There's also a discord server here: https://aka.ms/MSPInspireChat

Free Learning and Teaching Resources

Microsoft Learn for Students

Learn new concepts at your speed and on your schedule. Start here to develop practical skills through fun, interactive modules and paths. Plus, educators can get access to Microsoft classroom materials and curriculum. Check out all of the Microsoft Learn paths and resources.

Microsoft Learn about Space Exploration

Inspired by NASA and space exploration, we have released 3 new Microsoft Learn modules teaching data science and machine learning with a space-like theme. Learn more for free on the Microsft Learn space exploration page.

Introduction to AI

As part of Microsoft TEALS, we offer a 4-week project for students to experiment with Azure Cognitive Services. Students can quickly start exploring how these services can give insight to complex data such as images. Visit the project here

Image Data Predicting Climate Change

In collaboration with HackingSTEM and NASA, we have a introduction to Machine Learning for middle and high school students. With Excel and a simple web app, students can learn about how color in images can help us understand how our climate is changing, and then mimic a machine learning model to understand how Azure helps do this at scale. Check out the lesson here and the machine learning demo here

Competitions and Programs for Students

Microsoft Student Learn Ambassadors

Microsoft Student Learn Ambassadors are a global group of on-campus ambassadors who are eager to help fellow students who lead in their local tech community, and develop technical and career skills for the future. You might find yourself organizing a hackathon to solve the world’s toughest problems, mentoring fellow students, or unlocking the next great idea with your team — it’s all up to you. If you are a student at university who is actively looking to teach others and empower your community, then do sign up! Learn how to become a Microsoft Student Learn Ambassador. A video to help guide you to apply to be a Microsoft Student Learn Ambassador.

Imagine Cup

For nearly two decades, students from around the world have participated in Microsoft’s global technology competition, the Imagine Cup, to bring their unique tech solutions to life. But the Imagine Cup is more than just a competition — you can work with friends (and make new ones!), network with professionals, gain new skills, make a difference in the world around you, and get the chance to win cash and cloud credits. Join the over 2 million students who have participated in the Imagine Cup!

Here's a podcast with the Program Manager of the Imagine Cup, the 2018 world champion and a finalist from 2020.

Imagine Cup Jr

Imagine Cup Junior is an opportunity for students aged 13 – 18 to learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and create an AI for Good concept that they think could make a positive impact on the world around them. The top 3 teams (1 - 6 students per team) from each region will receive a prizes! Learn more about past winners and upcoming competitions on the Imagine Cup Junior website.

Azure for Students Starter

A free Azure account with access to educational services and no credit card required to sign up. You can learn more about it here

Azure for Students

A free Azure account plus a $100 credit for students 18+ and no credit card required to sign up. You can learn more about it here

Deprecated Content

Minecraft Multiplayer VM

For more information on how to integrate Minecraft into your classroom, visit the Minecraft: Education Edition website.