An exciting new addition has landed at Microsoft Teams to help teachers save time on creating assignments and take them to a whole new level – AI for Assignment Instructions.
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Senior leaders in UK schools and multi academy trusts (MATs) know all too well the current squeeze on time and money in education. Staff workload is high, resources are stretched, and budgets are tight.
Microsoft has announced several exciting updates for Reflect. In this blog post, we round up the latest improvements to the popular Teams tool.
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.
Get organised and save your future self a lot of time by archiving and restoring Microsoft Teams channels as and when you need them.
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
Every minute counts for those who work in education, and one activity that we know teachers are always looking to save time on is homework assignments. Did you know that Microsoft Teams Assignments is bursting with time-saving tricks? Below, we go through three must-know tips: Time saving tips for Microsoft Teams Assignments Send student reminders … 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
Muting students in Microsoft Class Teams is useful if you’ve got a student making inappropriate comments or distracting the class. In this guide, we show you how to manage student comments, mute individual students and mute the entire class in Microsoft Teams. There are a few reasons why teachers may wish to delete student … Read more
Marking homework and assignments is a juggling act for teachers, and finding the time to create and grade student work after a busy week in the classroom can be exhausting. What’s more, while many educators strive to create engaging assignments and provide meaningful feedback for their classes, this feels almost impossible for most as more … 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
As we delve deeper into the digital era of education, teachers and students alike seek more efficient ways to manage and access learning resources. Enter Microsoft Teams’ latest classwork update, a game-changer in educational technology. Biology teacher and edtech trainer, Mr Exham, provides a comprehensive walkthrough in his insightful video, addressing common frustrations and showcasing … 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
Microsoft Teams and SharePoint have emerged as powerful platforms for schools and multi academy trusts (MATS), facilitating collaboration, improving communication and driving up the quality of teaching and learning. In this guide, we showcase some of the ways in which Microsoft 365 is supporting our MAT customers in accelerating digital transformation and streamlining senior leadership. … 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 new updates to Microsoft Class Teams Assignments in 2023 have really impressed us, so today we’re going through some of the top changes we know are enhancing both the teacher and student experience. Joe runs through each feature in this video guide: New assignment creation layout The new layout of Create Assignment places a … Read more
