Student

You probably already use Windows Live Messenger for fun, but have you ever thought about using it to make learning easier? Learning.live.com is all about just that. It’s a pretty simple concept; your tutors sign into Windows Live Messenger for maybe an hour or two a week so you can ask any questions which you have about your work. The time they spend online could be to help with revision or coursework, or could even just be a general Q&A session. The great thing is that it can all be done for free and from the comfort of your own home. And what’s more, getting the answers you need can make all the difference for your grades later on. Intrigued?

Go to testimonials to see what people are saying about the scheme, or navigate the sections to the left to find out how to get started.

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Getting Started

If your school is not involved yet...
If your school isn’t using learning.live.com yet, print off or email a flier to tell them about it.
Let them know it’d be useful to you!

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Tell your school

If your school is already involved...
If your institution is already involved, speak to your tutor. They’ll be able to tell you more about when they’ll be online and how they are structuring their time online. In the mean time, take a look at these documents to show you more about how you can use the Windows Live Messenger features for learning:

Download: Student How-To

Like the look of the scheme? This page tells you how to get started so you can start using it yourself.

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Good Conduct

Your teachers are there to help you with this scheme, so do try to treat them as you’d like to be treated yourself. That means being polite, showing up to the sessions you ask them for, and keeping the conversation to do with work. At Microsoft, it’s really important to us that you use Windows Live Messenger in a safe way. Here are some links and materials to show you how you can do this:

This document gives more detail on best practice, like saving conversations.

Download: Student How-To

Getsafeonline is all about using the internet in a way that keeps you safe.

www.getsafeonline.org

Learning.live.com is there to help you with your education. However it is important you use it in a way which is polite and safe. See below for our advice on how you can do this.

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Tutorials

You can download these tutorials to print off or distribute (requires Microsoft Office)

Download: Student How-To
Download: Teacher How-To

You can also check out some online animated Windows Live Messenger tours here:

Windows Live Messenger product tours

Windows Live Spaces can be a great way of making your school's learninglive.com scheme even more enganging.

Download: Windows Live Spaces how to

So that you can use Windows Live Messenger to the best of its potential, we’ve prepared some materials for you which show you just how you can use it for learning, and in a responsible way.

Watch the video

Why Windows Live Messenger?

Over 14 million people in the UK already use it!

The great thing about Windows Live Messenger is that so many people use it already. With over fourteen million UK users, people you want to reach are more likely to be on Windows Live Messenger than any other network.

It’s more than just your average Instant Messaging program...

Windows Live Messenger is more than just chat - Handwritten Messages let you draw out what you’re talking about, whether it’s an equation or a diagram. Shared folders let you exchange study materials, like pictures or recordings. And integrated Live Search can bring sources from the web into the discussion.

Download Windows Live Messenger now!

It's Free. Windows Live Messenger is a totally free download. No licensing fees, no subscriptions, nothing. All you have to do is download, create a sign-in account and you’re good to go! No costs to you, your school, or your college.

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Testimonials

I found that this helped me a lot with my revision. By adding my Maths and English teachers to my contact list they could help me with my weak points, and point out what I needed help on, making revision at home a lot easier.

Liam
Liam
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Windows Live Messenger is good because I can get hold of my teachers out of school to help me with revision and work, and it was a lot quicker because I didn’t have to chase them round school

Laura
Laura
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Teacher

Windows Live Messenger is a free online messaging program made by Microsoft and used by over 14 million people in the UK. You may well already use it for fun, but have you ever thought about using it to improve the way you work? Learning.live.com is about just that. Using Windows Live Messenger is a great way to give your students another way to ask questions, and in a convenient way. You can even do it from your armchair! It’s a pretty simple concept; you setup a free account, give your username to your students, and then come online for maybe an hour or two a week to answer questions. Easy! The great thing is it can really help students with their studies, particularly with revision and coursework assignments. A school in Lincolnshire trialled it and saw it make all the difference. Intrigued?

Go to testimonials to see what people are saying about the scheme, or navigate the sections to the left to find out how to get started.

Watch the video

Getting Started

If your school is already involved, we’ve made this PowerPoint document which gives you information on how you can use Windows Live Messenger specifically for tutoring. It also contains details on a suggested best practice, and we advise circulating it around to ensure everyone is using the scheme to the maximum of its potential, and in a responsible way.

Download: Teacher How-To

How to get the ball rolling if your institution isn’t involved. If your institution isn’t using learning.live.com yet, print off or email a flier to tell them about it. Start the discussion on the difference it’s made for both the City of Lincoln Community College, and the students there.

Print a flyer
Tell your school

Like the look of the scheme? This page tells you how to get started so you can start using it at your school and with your students.

Watch the video

Good Conduct

We advise you follow the best practice laid out in the downloadable PowerPoint document below. As well as giving you tailored instructions on how to use Windows Live Messenger for tutoring, it tells you about things like saving your conversations with students.

Download: Teacher How-To

Getsafeonline is all about using the internet in a way that keeps you safe.

www.getsafeonline.org

The learning.live.com scheme is a great way to engage with your students, but it is important you use the scheme in a way which protects your professionally. See below for our advice on how you can do this.

Watch the video

Tutorials

You can download these tutorials to print off or distribute (requires Microsoft Office)

Download: Student How-To
Download: Teacher How-To

You can also check out some online animated Windows Live Messenger tours here:

Windows Live Messenger product tours

Windows Live Spaces can be a great way of making your school's learninglive.com scheme even more enganging.

Download: Windows Live Spaces how to

So that you can use Windows Live Messenger to the best of its potential, we’ve prepared some materials for you which show you just how you can use it for learning, and in a responsible way.

Watch the video

Why Windows Live Messenger?

Over 14 million people in the UK already use it!

The great thing about Windows Live Messenger is that so many people use it already. With over fourteen million UK users, people you want to reach are more likely to be on Windows Live Messenger than any other network.

It’s more than just your average Instant Messaging program...

Windows Live Messenger is more than just chat - Handwritten Messages let you draw out what you’re talking about, whether it’s an equation or a diagram. Shared folders let you exchange study materials, like pictures or recordings. And integrated Live Search can bring sources from the web into the discussion.

Download Windows Live Messenger now!

It's Free. Windows Live Messenger is a totally free download. No licensing fees, no subscriptions, nothing. All you have to do is download, create a sign-in account and you’re good to go! No costs to you, your school, or your college.

Watch the video

Testimonials

It’s a chance for pupils to contact and ask assistance out of school time. It’s particularly good for the quieter pupils who do not like to ask for help or question in the classroom environment. Pupils are more relaxed working in the home environment and obviously the can get an instant reply when they are messaging.

Mr Chenh
Mr Chenh
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It allows me to set a revision time that’s suitable for me and for the student, and we don’t have to compete with other subjects at the end of the [school] day, when usually revision classes are on.

Claire
Miss Satchwell
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We feel this has been a very worthwhile project. It’s helped improved the relationship between home and school, it’s been motivating for the staff and the students involved, and it’s had a noticeable impact – a very positive impact – upon the results the school’s achieved over the past two years at GCSE level.

Mr Jones
Mr Jones
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Parent

Windows Live Messenger is a free online messaging program made by Microsoft, and used by over 14 million people in the UK. Your kids may well already use it for fun, but have they ever thought about using it to improve the way they learn? Learning.live.com is about just that. It’s a pretty simple concept. Teachers setup a free account, give their username to students, and then come online for maybe an hour or two a week to answer questions. It’s an easy and convenient way for teachers and students to communicate. The great thing is it can really help students with their studies, particularly with revision and coursework assignments. A school in Lincolnshire trialled it and saw it make all the difference. Intrigued?

Go to testimonials to see what people are saying about the scheme, or navigate the sections to the left to find out how to get started.

Watch the video

Getting Started

If your institution is already involved, we’ve made this PowerPoint document which gives teachers and students information on how they can use Windows Live Messenger specifically for learning. It also contains details on a suggested best practice.

Download: Student How-To
Download: Teacher How-To

How to get the ball rolling if your institution isn’t involved.... If your institution isn’t using learning.live.com yet, print off or email a flier to tell them about it. Start the discussion. You can see the difference it’s made for both the students at the City of Lincoln Community College, and the institution itself.

Print a flyer
Tell your school

Like the look of the scheme? This page tells you how to get started so you can start using it at your school and with your students.

Watch the video

Good Conduct

At Microsoft the online safety of internet users is of high importance to us. For more information, check out Getsafeonline. Its all about using the internet in a safe way:

www.getsafeonline.org

We advise both students and staff follow the best practice laid out in the downloadable PowerPoint documents below. As well as giving tailored instructions on how to use Windows Live Messenger for learning, it gives information on how users can ensure the scheme is used in a responsible and safe way. Have a look to see exactly what we advise:

Download: Student How-To
Download: Teacher How-To

The learning.live.com scheme is a great way for students to engage with their teachers, but it is important that the scheme is used in a way is courteous and responsible. See below for our advice on how users can do this.

Watch the video

Tutorials

You can download these tutorials to print off or distribute (requires Microsoft Office)

Download: Student How-To
Download: Teacher How-To

You can also check out some online animated Windows Live Messenger tours here:

Windows Live Messenger product tours

Windows Live Spaces can be a great way of making your school's learninglive.com scheme even more enganging.

Download: Windows Live Spaces how to

So that you can use Windows Live Messenger to the best of its potential, we’ve prepared some materials for you which show you just how you can use it for learning, and in a responsible way.

Watch the video

Why Windows Live Messenger?

Over 14 million people in the UK already use it!

The great thing about Windows Live Messenger is that so many people use it already. With over fourteen million UK users, people you want to reach are more likely to be on Windows Live Messenger than any other network.

It’s more than just your average Instant Messaging program...

Windows Live Messenger is more than just chat - Handwritten Messages let you draw out what you’re talking about, whether it’s an equation or a diagram. Shared folders let you exchange study materials, like pictures or recordings. And integrated Live Search can bring sources from the web into the discussion.

Download Windows Live Messenger now!

It's Free. Windows Live Messenger is a totally free download. No licensing fees, no subscriptions, nothing. All you have to do is download, create a sign-in account and you’re good to go! No costs to you, your school, or your college.

Watch the video

Testimonials

As a parent it gave me the reassurance that she was getting any support that she needed, to get her through her GCSE’s with as little stress and worry, and she’s still getting the support now in 6th form – it’s an ongoing thing.

Lynne
Lynne
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IT Professional

Windows Live Messenger is a free online messaging program made by Microsoft, and used by over 14 million people in the UK. The students and teachers may well already use it for fun, but have they ever thought about using it to improve the way they learn? Learning.live.com is about just that. It’s a pretty simple concept. Teachers setup an account, give it to students, and then come online for maybe an hour a week to answer questions. It’s an easy and convenient way for teachers and students to communicate. The great thing is it can really help students with their studies, particularly with revision and coursework assignments. A school in Lincolnshire trialled it and saw it make all the difference. Intrigued?

Go to testimonials to see what people are saying about the scheme, or navigate the sections to the left to find out how to get started.

Watch the video

Getting Started

If your institution is already involved, we’ve made this PowerPoint document which gives teachers and students information on how they can use Windows Live Messenger specifically for learning. It also contains details on a suggested best practice.

Download: Student How-To
Download: Teacher How-To

How to get the ball rolling if your institution isn’t involved.... If your institution isn’t using learning.live.com yet, print off or email a flier to tell them about it. Start the discussion. You can see the difference it’s made for both the students at the City of Lincoln Community College, and the institution itself.

Print a flyer
Tell your school

Like the look of the scheme? This page tells you how to get started so you can start using it at your school and with your students.

Watch the video

Good Conduct

At Microsoft the online safety of internet users is of high importance to us. For more information, check out Getsafeonline. Its all about using the internet in a safe way:

www.getsafeonline.org

We advise both students and staff follow the best practice laid out in the downloadable PowerPoint documents below. As well as giving tailored instructions on how to use Windows Live Messenger for learning, it gives information on how users can ensure the scheme is used in a responsible and safe way. Have a look to see exactly what we advise:

Download: Student How-To
Download: Teacher How-To

The learning.live.com scheme is a great way for students to engage with their teachers, but it is important that the scheme is used in a way is courteous and responsible. See below for our advice on how users can do this.

Watch the video

Tutorials

You can download these tutorials to print off or distribute (requires Microsoft Office)

Download: Student How-To
Download: Teacher How-To

You can also check out some online animated Windows Live Messenger tours here:

Windows Live Messenger product tours

Windows Live Spaces can be a great way of making your school's learninglive.com scheme even more enganging.

Download: Windows Live Spaces how to

So that you can use Windows Live Messenger to the best of its potential, we’ve prepared some materials for you which show you just how you can use it for learning, and in a responsible way.

Watch the video

Why Windows Live Messenger?

Over 14 million people in the UK already use it!

The great thing about Windows Live Messenger is that so many people use it already. With over fourteen million UK users, people you want to reach are more likely to be on Windows Live Messenger than any other network.

It’s more than just your average Instant Messaging program...

Windows Live Messenger is more than just chat - Handwritten Messages let you draw out what you’re talking about, whether it’s an equation or a diagram. Shared folders let you exchange study materials. And integrated Live Search can bring sources from the web into the discussion.

Download Windows Live Messenger now!

It's Free. Windows Live Messenger is a totally free download. No licensing fees, no subscriptions, nothing. All you have to do is download, create a sign-in account and you’re good to go! No costs to you, your school, or your college.

Watch the video

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    So that you can use Windows Live Messenger to the best of its potential, we’ve prepared some materials for you which show you just how you can use it for learning, and in a responsible way.

    Download: Student Best Practise PDF/ Materials

    Download: Teacher Best Practise PDF/ Materials

    You can also check out the Windows Live Messenger product tours, here:

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    What is Windows Live Messenger?

    Windows Live Messenger is the next-generation MSN Messenger. It is a free online program for communicating with the people that matter to you. Over 240 million people in the world use it already. Windows Live Messenger is more than just for chat though; it’s a powerful tool for getting your work done.

  • Download Windows Live Messenger

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