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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Teams’ rollover will take place during CPD week, Wednesday 2nd to Friday 4th July. Unlike LearnZone, Teams will remain live and accessible during this time. This year’s update will bring three big changes: auto-archiving of Class Teams, a new way to create Teams, and Turnitin for summative assessment. Archiving Class Teams All Teams sites used for teaching will automatically be …
Encouraging your students to compress the images in their PowerPoint presentations before submitting to Turnitin can save both time and frustration. One of the most common issues students face when uploading PowerPoint files to Turnitin is the overall file size, often caused by a great number of uncompressed images. The …
What is Immersive Reader? Immersive Reader can improve reading skills and comprehension through the use of the Read Aloud function and grammar options to adjustable reading and text preferences. Immersive Reader has 3 main menus – Text Options / Grammar Options / Reading Preferences It also has a voice settings …
What Is Microsoft Translate? Microsoft Translator helps bridge communication gaps and is good for Modern Languages Students to practice speaking fluently. Use the Translator app on any device to start and join a translated conversation! Conversations To use the app’s conversation mode, tap the microphone and speak. The Translate app …
Scheduling meetings can be challenging, but Outlook’s Scheduling Assistant simplifies the process. By providing a clear view of attendees’ availability, it helps you find the best meeting time efficiently, reducing the need for back-and-forth emails. Get Started The Scheduling Assistant is a built-in feature that shows you a grid of …
