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How to develop a chatbot to support your educators and students

04/01/2021

By Sam PywellLecturer in Occupational Therapy at the University of Central Lancashire

The ever-growing potential of chatbots in education is now being explored and evaluated across the sector. Given the accessibility of Power Apps, Power Virtual Agents and App Studio, it is no longer necessary to learn how to code to get started with creating your first chatbot in Microsoft Teams....Read more

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How to deliver a balanced approach to remote learning

10/12/2020

By James FeatherstoneHeadmaster, Exeter Cathedral School

Building a rich, purposeful and clear remote learning environment will help enrich pupils and keep them, staff and parents connected....Read more

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4 ways to create and share a learning podcast with your students

New ways of learning: 4 steps to record and share a podcast with your students

22/10/2020

By Chris MeliaSenior Learning Technologist, University of Central Lancashire and Microsoft Learning Consultant

Podcasts are an increasingly popular medium of educational content, and can often be leveraged to great effect in teaching and learning....Read more

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Ten tips to help educators run live events on Teams

12/08/2020

By Helen ApplebyTeacher of ICT and Lead Practitioner for Teaching and Learning, Wilberforce Sixth Form College
Jon ButlerAssistant Principal, Teaching and Learning, Wilberforce Sixth Form College
Kelly McGurkCross College English Coordinator, Wilberforce Sixth Form College

By giving employees the ability to share knowledge, skills, and practice together, you can learn how to run a successful online event with Teams....Read more

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How to make engaging virtual lessons for students

21/07/2020

By Chris MeliaSenior Learning Technologist, University of Central Lancashire and Microsoft Learning Consultant

With PowerPoint and Microsoft Stream, you can create engaging and creative virtual lessons you can share with students in a remote learning environment....Read more

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4 steps to enhance children’s education with machine learning

28/05/2020

By Matt HammondCEO, Talk Think Do

Effective teaching and adaptive learning enhanced by machine learning can help students master and retain skills 1.5 times faster. Find out more....Read more

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Five steps to introduce Teams to your educators

21/05/2020

By Tim ClarkeHeadteacher, Cornerstone CE Primary

Ensure all staff can confidently use technology to enable remote learning, collaborate better, and save time to focus on development and training....Read more

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How to unlock anywhere learning by setting up a Teams Class

21/05/2020

By Henry PenfoldTeacher KS2 and ICT lead, Cornerstone CE Primary School

Giving your students’ access to anywhere learning helps them to continue learning through disruption, gain confidence and digital skills....Read more

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6 ways Microsoft Teams helps develop transferable skills in students

17/03/2020

By Anne JarvisSenior Lecturer in Acute Critical & Emergency Care, School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Central Lancashire

Discover how educators are using Microsoft Teams to develop real-world transferable skills in students while increasing their learning opportunity....Read more

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Utilising Minecraft: Education Edition for remote access learning

16/03/2020

By James ProtheroeAssistant Headteacher, Darran Park Primary School

Minecraft: Education Edition can be used to create engaging activities ideal for remote access learning to help students unlock their potential....Read more

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4 tips to make the most of remote learning and deliver an uninterrupted student experience

12/03/2020

By Jennifer KingUK Schools Engagement Lead

One of the greatest joys of teaching is walking into a classroom in the morning and being greeted by a room full of smiling students who are eager to learn and excited for the day ahead… Or perhaps it’s more accurate to describe a room full of students slumped behind a hoodie, whispering to a...Read more

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How to use Microsoft Teams for remote learning: tips for all abilities

12/03/2020

By Sarah ClarkTeacher of Science and Biology at Queen Anne High School

No matter what your level of experience is with Microsoft Teams, there are lots of easy solutions for your classroom should you need to implement remote learning in light of recent news. Here are a range of ways I have used Microsoft Teams in my secondary school classroom when I have needed to implement remote...Read more

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