Microsoft Imagine (previously DreamSpark) 

Microsoft Imagine (previously known as DreamSpark) is a program from Microsoft designed to provide students and educators with access to the tools and resources they need to learn and teach technology. The program provides students with access to Microsoft software, including operating systems, development tools, and servers, as well as training and certification materials. 

Here are some of the resources included in Microsoft Imagine: 

  1. Access to Microsoft software: Students can access a range of Microsoft software, including Windows, Office, Visual Studio, and other development tools, to build and deploy their own applications and services. 
  2. Training and certification: Microsoft Imagine provides students with access to a range of training materials, including hands-on labs, tutorials, and videos, as well as a path to Microsoft certification. 
  3. Collaboration tools: Microsoft Imagine provides students with collaboration tools, such as shared workspaces, to work on projects and share their work with classmates and instructors. 
  4. Career resources: Microsoft Imagine provides students with career resources, including job search tools and information on careers in technology, to help them prepare for careers in the field. 
Overall, Microsoft Imagine provides a comprehensive suite of resources to help students and educators learn and teach technology, and provides a pathway to careers in the field.

Microsoft Imagine also provides educational institutions with resources to teach technology, including:

  1. Curriculum resources: Microsoft Imagine provides educational institutions with access to a range of technology curriculum resources, including course materials, labs, and best practices. 
  2. Faculty support: Microsoft Imagine provides faculty with support, including training and access to Microsoft software, to help them teach technology effectively. 
  3. Classroom resources: Microsoft Imagine provides classrooms with resources, such as hands-on labs and tutorials, to help students learn technology in a practical, hands-on setting. 
  4. Program management tools: Microsoft Imagine provides educational institutions with program management tools, including reporting and analytics, to help them track the progress of their technology programs. 
In addition to these resources, Microsoft Imagine also provides a community for students, educators, and institutions to connect, collaborate, and share their experiences. This community provides a valuable resource for students and educators to share their knowledge and experiences, and to learn from one another. 

Overall, Microsoft Imagine provides a comprehensive suite of resources to help students and educators learn and teach technology, and to prepare for careers in the field. Whether you are a student looking to learn technology, an educator looking to teach technology, or an educational institution looking to build a technology program, Microsoft Imagine has the resources you need to succeed.