Microsoft has announced several exciting updates for Reflect. In this blog post, we round up the latest improvements to the popular Teams tool.
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In this episode of the Cloud Design Box podcast, Darren Hemming speaks with Emma Gray, Product Manager behind Microsoft Learning Accelerators Search Coach and Search Progress.
Add a personal touch to SharePoint and Microsoft Teams with our new work anniversaries and birthdays Viva Connections Card. This simple yet engaging addition to your intranet can boost employee experience and improve workplace culture by recognising and celebrating special milestones. What is Microsoft Vivia Connections? The Microsoft Viva Connections Dashboard allows you to create … Read more
Microsoft Reflect offers teachers the perfect way to receive feedback from students about how they’re feeling. But did you know you can add a Reflect Check-in to specific assignments? Reflect Check-ins in Microsoft bring a number of benefits to the classroom: Feelings Monsters in Microsoft Reflect These fun creatures allow students to express their thoughts … Read more
Adding Emojis to a channel name in Microsoft Teams is simple and can be a fun way to inject some personality into a channel name. This guide is going to show you how to add Emojis to channel names in Teams. Emojis can be a fun way to personalise a channel and make them look … Read more
Reading Coach in Immersive Reader allows students to practice their reading skills independently, practice words and improve accuracy. In this guide, we take a closer look at the tool and how you can activate it for your Class Teams. Keep reading to find out how to: Keith walks you through each step in this … Read more
You must activate any new class teams in Microsoft Teams in order to use them. In this guide, we show you how to activate a new class team. Microsoft released a new Microsoft Teams for Education in late 2023. This has resulted in things looking a little bit different for schools managing their classes … Read more
Reflect in Microsoft Teams helps teachers create check-ins for their students and gain insights into their wellbeing. In this article, we talk about the four Reflect tools students can use in Teams. Microsoft Reflect is available for free in every class and staff Team. Teachers can create quick and interactive “check-ins” for their classes, … Read more
Adding SharePoint shortcuts to OneDrive brings everything together under one roof – improving accessibility and streamlining navigation in your organisation. Why add SharePoint shortcuts to OneDrive? Access files easily The most obvious reason for adding SharePoint shortcuts to OneDrive is accessibility. Shortcuts provide a quick and easy way to access important files without needing to … Read more
For educators juggling teaching and administrative tasks, every minute is precious. Microsoft Teams offers a practical feature to streamline your workload: the ability to import assignment settings from one class to another. Picture this: You’re setting up your digital classroom in Teams for the new academic term. The structure of your assignments largely mirrors those … Read more
Some people love receiving Microsoft Teams notification emails. Others prefer them to be turned off all together. Notification emails allow us to: Be instantly aware of updates on Teams. Be updated even if we aren’t logged into Teams. Prioritise messages based on sender, urgency or content. Manage overwhelm by reducing the amount of notifications we … Read more
MS Forms is an excellent way to make quizzes to test your students. The latest MS Teams update makes setting up timers in forms super-easy. This blog post shows you how to do just that, saving you time in the classroom, leading to a smoother learning experience for your students. Set timer in Microsoft Forms … Read more
The need for effective productivity and well-being solutions has never been greater. Viva Insights in Microsoft Teams steps up to the plate, offering a wide array of features designed to: Enhance productivity Streamline collaboration Prioritise employee well-being Employee wellbeing award winners Cloud Design Box are experts at utilising tools through our intranet to improve employee … Read more
Learn how to schedule chat messages in Microsoft Teams in this step-by-step guide.
Unlock the full potential of your SharePoint news pages with the invaluable scheduling feature. By strategically automating content release and fostering collaboration, you can take control of your publishing process and captivate your audience with timely and engaging updates. Scheduling news items and pages is a great way to: Maximise time efficiency – save time by … Read more
We are excited to review Microsoft Classwork – the exciting new education Teams app! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to unlock the full potential of Classwork, making your lesson planning process a breeze and organising your class resources efficiently. With Classwork, you can streamline everything from Assignments and OneNote Class Notebook pages to … Read more
Microsoft Learning Accelerators aim to make education more accessible by providing students with vital tools to develop their learning, while teaching them essential skills in further education and later in their professional life. In our latest Microsoft 365 User Adoption podcast, the Cornerstone Academy Trust (TCAT) reveals how they’re embracing the new Microsoft Learning Accelerators … Read more
For students, Microsoft Teams Assignments is a powerful tool for managing schoolwork, staying organised and keeping track of homework grades and feedback. In this guide, we run through the basics of Microsoft Teams Assignments for students, from getting notified about your new assignments and accessing resources to completing homework and viewing teacher feedback. View your … Read more
Head of Digital Learning at a leading independent school talks about how using Microsoft 365 has developed and improved teaching and learning. Henry Exham currently teaches at a boarding school with 830 students ranging from 13-18. He joins our COO Darren Hemming to talk about how the school utilises Microsoft 365 and how it … Read more
Head of Digital Learning at a leading independent boarding school reveals 5 ways in which they have successfully onboarded staff and students to Microsoft 365, Teams and SharePoint. Henry Exham currently teaches at a boarding school with 830 students ranging from 13-18. In our latest podcast, he joins COO Darren Hemming and Trainer & Solutions … Read more
