Microsoft Word includes built-in Dictate and Transcribe tools that allow teachers and business support staff to turn speech into text quickly and accurately – all you need is a microphone and a reliable internet connection. These features support more efficient ways of working while also promoting accessibility and inclusive practice. …
If the Microsoft Teams application is not working as expected, it is often worth giving it a full restart before reaching out for additional support. This can often resolve certain issues, such as messages, channels, Classwork, or the Turnitin tab not loading properly, or Teams freezing completely. Simply selecting the …
An introduction and a reminder of the BLC The Blended Learning Consortium (BLC) provides a large library of blended learning resources across a wide range of subject areas. The materials that have been developed are aligned to the levels of the course and the needs of the subject. These include …
Are you using How2? The Quality Team asked us to put this blog together as a way to support staff in making the most of the platform. HOW2 is a web-based professional development platform for educators. It provides visual, evidence-based teaching strategies that are quick to access and easy to …
The Microsoft Bookings personal booking page offers a powerful, simple, and customisable way to book meetings without endless email threads. Students or colleagues can schedule time with you based on your availability preferences. Ideal for 1:1 meetings, supervision, catch‑ups, or mentoring sessions. It integrates directly with your Outlook calendar, ensuring …
Did you know you can quickly and easily take screenshots and record short videos with the Snipping Tool? In this top tip blog, we highlight the unsung hero that is on everyone’s laptop, the Snipping Tool. Taking screenshots is an essential skill that helps you capture information quickly and clearly, especially …
In today’s hybrid workplace, keeping your calendar up to date is essential. Clear communication about when and where you’re working is more important than ever. Outlook Calendar has some great features that make scheduling meetings simpler, prevent meeting clashes, and help colleagues understand your availability at a glance. Work Hours …
Did you know you can grant students extensions on Turnitin assignments? There are many situations where a student might need extra time – personal circumstances, accessibility or reasonable adjustments, or even unexpected technical issues. Turnitin’s Grant Extension feature makes this easy. It lets you give individual students additional time to …
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 …
Recording your PowerPoint presentation is a great way to create engaging learning resources for students. Whether you’re preparing asynchronous lessons, flipped classroom content, or revision materials, PowerPoint has built-in recording tools that make it easy to record, annotate, preview, and export a video of your presentation. A step-by-step guide to …
