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 …
This year, we will be performing essential maintenance on LearnZone in order to align with the needs of the new wider organisation and cybersecurity protocols. This will take place during CPD week, Wednesday 2nd to Friday 4th July, to minimise disruption to teaching. Both HE and FE platforms will be unavailable for three full days, so ensure …
What is the Best Practice for Microsoft Teams? The Digital Learning Team has developed two models for the college’s online provision (see below) to ensure a clear, consistent learning journey for students. Curriculum teams have identified which of the two models they intend to use. This document outlines the content …
What is the Best Practice for LearnZone? The Digital Learning Team has developed two models for the college’s online provision (see below) to ensure a clear, consistent learning journey for students. Curriculum teams have identified which of the two models they intend to use. This blog outlines the content that …
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 …
Ensuring all students can engage with assessments is crucial for effective learning. The Quizizz accommodations page offers a range of tools to support diverse learning needs, allowing educators to customize quizzes for accessibility and equity. Explore the Options Quizizz provides a varied and comprehensive selection of accessibility options. The accommodations …
WHAT IS THE MICROSOFT TO DO APP? We can all benefit from being organized. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by day-to-day tasks in your personal life, forget your grocery list, or miss a friend’s birthday when you’re disorganized. In your professional life, being organized is crucial if you want to …
