Collaboration agreement Catholic Education Foundation and Microsoft
Fundación Educación Católica and Microsoft sign a collaboration agreement to continue promoting innovation and educational transformation in its network of schools
This collaboration agreement aims to promote the implementation of the latest advances in educational technology, as well as promote the development of innovation and transformation projects that contribute to creating more flexible, attractive and inclusive learning experiences in the institution’s network of schools. educational.
The relationship between both institutions began more than a decade ago when Fundación Educación Católica (FEC) saw Microsoft as a strategic partner with which to improve the quality of education and training for its students by launching the digitization process of its centers. .
Madrid, March 29, 2023.- Catholic Education Foundation (FEC) y Microsofthave signed a collaboration agreement to reaffirm the commitment of both institutions to the digital transformation of education and the creation of innovative educational environments. The goal of this alliance is promote the implementation of the latest advances in educational technologyas well as promote the development of innovation and transformation projects that contribute to create more flexible, engaging and inclusive learning experiences in the network of schools of the educational institution.
Through this agreement, which has been signed by Juan Ignacio Yagüe, Executive Secretary of Fundación Educación Católica, and Francisco García Calvo, Director of Education for Microsoft in Spain, FEC confirms its commitment to the creation of innovative educational environments in their educational centers, that promote the digital talent, critical thinking and full inclusion in learning, thus promoting in its students the necessary skills to face the challenges of the digital age. Likewise, the educational institution, aware of the enormous opportunity and potential offered by Microsoft technology as a means of accessing information and as a tool to promote innovation, methodological change and cooperative attitudes, undertakes to value and integrate into its network of schools, made up of 22 educational centers, spread over 11 autonomous communities, news and technological advances that are produced in Microsoft tools.
“It is undeniable that a transformation of education as we live it today is necessary to improve the learning results of students, meet their needs and prepare them to face the challenges of the 21st century society. That is why we are committed to creative and open models of pedagogical innovation, in which ICTs play a fundamental role.”, comments Juan Ignacio Yagüe, Executive Secretary of the Catholic Education Foundation.
“The labor market demands more and more qualified professionals in skillsdigital media and this talent must be formed from school. We are delighted to collaborate with institutions such as FEC, with whom we share a clear commitment to innovation and the use of technology to promote quality, inclusive education that meets the requirements of the digital age.”, comments Francisco García Calvo, Director of Education at Microsoft Spain.
From left to right: Francisco García Calvo, Director of Education at Microsoft Spain, and Juan Ignacio Yagüe, Executive Secretary of FEC.
Iinnovation to seservice of learning
For a decade FEC has relied on Microsoft to advance your digitization process and has carried out innovation and transformation projects that, thanks to this agreement, will be reinforced. All this will be possible thanks to the incorporation of the latest solutions aimed at improving communication and collaboration between teachers, administration staff, families and students, such as the latest updates of Microsoft 365 Education o Teams, which will allow the institution to provide more flexible, attractive and inclusive learning experiences. Along with this, solutions such as those Learning Accelerators – Learning Accelerators–a new category of personalized learning tools to assist faculty in creating, reviewing, and analyzing student progress and development in all academic subjects, will help extract the full potential of each one of them in a safe, private and inclusive environment.
In the words of Juan Ignacio Yague, “Microsoft is a fundamental partner in our strategy since the 2013-2014 academic year, and it helps us create a transformative and innovative environment in the Foundation’s schools where our students become digitally competent people, in addition to contributing to promoting comprehensive education. and inclusive, fostering the personal talent and skills development of each one of them”.
In addition, the continuous training of all educators is a key element within the Educational Project of the Institution, paying special attention to the training of digital competence not only of educators, but also of the more than 15,000 students of FEC. To acquire these capabilities, Microsoft makes its online platform available to you. Microsoft Learn for Educators, organized by learning paths that help teachers incorporate this official curriculum and updated teaching materials into their classes and spaces to connect with other educators and Microsoft experts, where they share best practices to inspire students in their training digital. Currently, FEC has more than 200 educators who are experts in Microsoft technology, certified as Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) The how MIE Expert; number that increases annually with the different calls.
Finally, it should be noted that FEC already has a center Microsoft Showcase School, the FEC Santo Tomás de Aquino school (Tomelloso, Ciudad Real), which distinguishes the most innovative educational centers with Microsoft technology; and that another six of its centers are registered in the previous step, Incubator Microsoft Showcase School.
From left to right: María Comín, head of Microsoft Public and Private Pre-University Education; Juan Ignacio Yagüe, executive secretary of FEC; Francisco García Calvo, Director of Education at Microsoft Spain; Rocío Morillas, coordinator of Online Training and TICE of FEC; and Beatriz Sánchez, coordinator of Communication and Institutional Image of FEC.
Inclusive education with full integration of students with special needs
There is a differential aspect of FEC schools and it is the use they make of the tools of learning tools in all areas, not just with students with disabilitiesbut, for example, for the language learning. This year, they have incorporated into their students refugees from Ukraine and thanks to tools like Microsoft Immersive Reader –immersive reader-they managed to ensure that all students were included from the first moment.
