Public speaking is a vital skill for every student, whether they’re preparing for workplace presentations, apprenticeships, interviews, or confidence‑building in the classroom.
Speaker Progress, one of Microsoft’s Learning Accelerators, is built to help educators create structured speaking assignments, track progress over time, and give students meaningful, personalised feedback on their presentations, all within Microsoft Teams.
Benefits
- Build real confidence – Speaking in front of others can be daunting. Speaker Progress gives learners a safe, private space to rehearse and grow at their own pace.
- Receive real-time AI coaching and personalised feedback – Students get instant, supportive guidance while practising, helping them refine their delivery before they step into the classroom. Insights include: pace, filler words, clarity, repetition, and more.
- Gain future-ready skills – Public speaking and effective communication rank among the top skills employers look for. Speaker Progress helps learners develop these foundations early and consistently.
Speaker Progress in Teams Assignments
Watch Microsoft’s video below to learn more, along with a step-by-step guide on how to add Speaker Progress to a Teams Assignment.
If you’re looking for a simple, impactful way to build communication skills, why not try Speaker Progress.
Learn more
- You can learn more about Microsoft’s Learning Accelerators on their website.
- Develop confident communicators: A guide to Speaker Progress for educators.
- How educators can use Speaker Coach to develop confident public speakers
Help and Support
As always, contact the Digital Learning Team for more information, guidance, and support. You can also book a coaching session here: Digital Learning Coaching.