We’re thrilled to announce the release of the new CDB Section Breaks SharePoint Web Part, which adds a new dimension to your SharePoint page design. The CDB Section Breaks Web Part allows you to create different shaped sections on your SharePoint sites, for example curved or zigzag lines that add more flare and visual interest to … Read more
As the new academic year approaches, it’s time to: Update your Microsoft Data Sync (SDS). Archive old classes. Create new teams for the new academic year. This blog post is a step-by-step guide on how to update your SDS for the new academic year. Cloud Design Box Customers If you’re a Cloud Design Box customer, … 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
Sometimes you need just a minute to yourself, a minute to relax, calm down and realign. Now, with Microsoft Teams, you can do just that. Take a breather with this one-minute exercise on Viva Insights on Microsoft 365. A one-minute break can be just the thing you need to reset. In Teams, head over to … Read more
Cloud Design Box has achieved the Microsoft Education Solution badge, further demonstrating our understanding and expertise in Microsoft Education. The new badge dovetails with our existing accreditations, such as Microsoft Education Global Training Partner and our Microsoft School Data Sync Professional status. “To earn this badge, we needed to possess a comprehensive understanding of … 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
Search Coach is a Microsoft Learning Accelerator that helps students develop their research skills when searching the web. Microsoft Learning Accelerators aim to make education more accessible by providing students with the tools they need to develop their learning and teaching them skills that are essential in further education and later in their professional life. … Read more
Cloud Design Box has been recognised for its commitment to workplace wellbeing by the mental health charity Mind. We’re thrilled to reveal that we are one of 61 organisations to take part in Mind’s seventh annual Workplace Wellbeing Index and have been recognised with a Gold Award. And our Onboarding and Adoption Manager James Emmet … Read more
As the academic year draws to a close, we’re excited to announce our summer training series, aimed at SLT in schools and multi academy trusts. Microsoft Teams and SharePoint have emerged as powerful tools for educators, facilitating communication, encouraging collaboration and improving the quality of learning resources. Over the next three months, we’ll be delivering … Read more
We’re delighted to reveal that Cloud Design Box and our dedicated team members are finalists in the Hull and East Yorkshire People in Business Awards (HEY PIBA). The awards – which celebrate their fourth year this summer – acknowledge the remarkable talents and contributions of individuals and teams across various industries and raise the profiles … Read more
The new branching feature in Microsoft Forms allows you to create an interactive survey, that brings up specific questions based on the responses given by participants. Microsoft Forms is an invaluable tool for both teachers and students, offering educators a quick and easy way to create surveys and quizzes to gather insights into a class’s … Read more
The new Microsoft Teams Reading Coach feature allows students to practice and improve their confidence with reading aloud and pronunciation. Students can read out loud to the reading coach, and it responds with helpful feedback to improve accuracy and highlight any words the student has struggled with. You can access this feature through Immersive Reader, … Read more
Microsoft’s Reading Progress tool is great for language learning and improvement, giving teachers and students valuable insights on improving pronunciation and accuracy. See our guide on using Reading Progress in Microsoft Teams. In this blog, we’re going to be taking a closer look at the Word Clouds that Microsoft Teams produce based on the words … Read more
Introducing our new student assignment search feature, now available to all teaching staff! With this latest addition, you can effortlessly search for a student and view all of their Microsoft Teams assignments. As a head of year or registration group teacher, you can use this tool to support students with their workload or quickly check … 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
This summer, Cloud Design Box is exhibiting at The Northern and Eastern Education Shows, which are part of the country’s leading series of events for promoting and developing effective school leadership, management, teaching and learning. Promising inspirational workshops, keynote speakers and a comprehensive exhibition of suppliers and service providers for schools and academies, both … Read more
As a school, MAT or college teacher, safeguarding your students from bullying and harassment is a top priority. As students spend more time online – both for education and during their leisure time – it’s more important than ever to have the tools in place to make sure they’re safe. In this free webinar, Cloud … Read more
Weighted grading categories in Microsoft Teams Assignments provide your students with an overall percentage grade based on the different weightings and different assignments that you can set. For example, you can set up homework as making up 20% of a student’s grade, quizzes as 30% and in-class assignments at 50%. Did you know that … Read more
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