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Ark Boulton Academy improved homework consistency and visibility by standardising assignments in Microsoft Teams and introducing analytics. Within a single term, homework activity doubled, adoption spread across departments and leaders gained a clear, school-wide view, enabling more targeted support for both staff and students.

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As schools look to consolidate platforms and strengthen data security, many are making the switch from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. This article explores what’s driving the change – from deeper integration with MIS data to more powerful collaboration and governance – and how Cloud Design Box supports a smooth, secure transition every step of the way.

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As legacy VLEs reach the end of their lifespan, many schools and trusts are re-evaluating how they manage learning, communication and resources. Microsoft 365 offers a powerful alternative — one that’s already familiar to staff and students. This article explores how Cloud Design Box helps schools make the move seamlessly, uniting Teams, SharePoint and MIS data to create a modern, secure and engaging digital learning environment.

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How Engineering North Lincolnshire UTC transformed coursework management using Cloud Design Box Student Work Folders. By introducing structured, centrally managed workspaces within Microsoft Teams, ENLUTC improved student accountability, reduced administrative workload, and created a more consistent, real-world approach to managing long-term project work.

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We walk you through how to create a custom grading scheme within Teams, how to apply grading schemes to assignments, and then how to grade student work using your new system. 

How to set Group Assignments in Microsoft Class Teams

Group assignments allow students to develop key collaboration skills and critical thinking. With Teams Teachers can manage projects easily, encouraging students to work together on projects and enhance their learning.

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This guide walks you through how to effectively reuse assignments in Teams, making class management smoother while ensuring consistent and high-quality learning resources.

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Cloud Design Box’s new Student Assignment Search gives you the power to monitor and search for the assignments that students have been across all their classes.   With Microsoft Teams, teachers can only view assignment information for the students in their own classes. This isn’t useful if you’re a senior leader, registration group teacher, head of … Read more

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