Key things for technical learning are: access to the bits, access to training, creativity and a community to build things together.

Do you want start playing around with Azure?

1. get the tokens: anyone who signs up at Connect will be granted Azure tokens. Go to http://www.microsoft.com/azure/register.mspx to sign up for the tokens
2. get the training: these snacks will get you up to speed quickly
• Webcasts – www.microsoft.com/events/series/azure.aspx
• Training kit – www.microsoft.com/azure/trainingkit.mspx
• Azure SDK - http://www.microsoft.com/azure/sdk.mspx
• Sample projects to review – codeplex.com, search “azure”
• How Do I Info: Visit here for the overall summary page of videos
3. join the community: Azure user groups – azureusergroup.com  or you can create your own student club for azure at www.studenttechclubs.com and from there thru Connect, get access to content about Azure

Do you want more info?
http://www.microsoft.com/azure/default.mspx
http://channel9.msdn.com/Search/Default.aspx?Term=azure&Type=site

Easy, uh?