Cloud Design Box Assignment Analytics gives schools valuable insight into how homework is being set, engaged with and completed within Microsoft Teams.
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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.
As AI becomes part of everyday tools like Microsoft 365 and Teams, school leaders face new challenges and opportunities. Andrew Mulholland shares how to use AI responsibly, from strategy and governance to classroom practice, helping schools balance innovation with integrity.
Archived Class Teams still hold valuable resources. Learn how teachers and students can access them in Microsoft Teams Education.
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.
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.
Martin Byford-Rew, Head of Digital Systems at King Edward VI Foundation, discusses the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in schools.
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.
Cloud Design Box is a guest speaker at AspiraCloud’s Enable, Empower and Elevate 2024, held at Microsoft London Paddington on Tuesday 18 June.
In this podcast, Cloud Design Box’s Darren Hemming and Steve Hill talk to TCAT’s Daisy Boyd about streamlining their MAT communications.
Create eye-catching alert banners for important announcements at the top of your SharePoint Homepage with our exclusive CDB Alerts feature.
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.
We’re excited to announce that Cloud Design Box is one of the first companies in 2024 to achieve the Microsoft SDS Professional Partner and Microsoft SDS Advanced Partner badges. Microsoft SDS (School Data Sync) simplifies class management in Microsoft 365, reading class data from your school, academy or trust’s MIS and creating classes and … Read more
Bett Show UK is back in January 2024 and we can’t wait to see you. The Cloud Design Box team will be on hand to support you in transforming communication and collaboration across your school or multi academy trust. That’s right, we’re returning to the world’s biggest EdTech event, joining over 30,000 educators and changemakers … 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
Cloud Design Box is celebrating nominations for two categories in this year’s Hull Live Business Awards. As a company, we have been shortlisted for Best Place to Work, while our IT Operations Lead Joe Bannister is a finalist for Rising Star 2023. We are thrilled to be shortlisted for Best Place to Work, as we … 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
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
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
