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Enable Efficient Remote Learning with the most current updates for Microsoft 365 Apps

Mike Tholfsen on 07-08-2020 11:00 AM
Recently we’ve heard from our educators around the world wanting to make sure they have the most current capabilities to...
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Editor’s Similarity checker in Microsoft Word – helping writers with originality and attribution

Mike Tholfsen on 06-26-2020 08:00 AM
Powered by Bing Search, the Similarity checker can identify and help writers with originality in their writing and learn...
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Students can't join Microsoft Teams meetings unattended is now at General Availability!

Mike Tholfsen on 06-25-2020 09:40 AM
We are pleased to announce General Availability of one of the most requested features for Teams in Education. This new I...
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The Global EdTech Academy – a partnership between CUE and Microsoft Education

Mike Tholfsen on 06-22-2020 09:00 AM
400 sessions with top educators, free Professional Development through September Sponsored by Microsoft and delivered by...
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20 updates for Microsoft Teams for Education, including 7x7 video and Breakout Rooms

Mike Tholfsen on 06-15-2020 07:54 AM
Over the last few months, schools and institutions have been working tirelessly to enable distance learning. We’ve heard...
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Using Exchange Online for Alumni to Extend Exchange Licenses for Graduating Seniors

braydenw on 05-27-2020 03:07 PM
With the uncertainty surrounding what our education process(es) will look like this fall, we want to make sure students ...
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Make distance learning fun with Kahoot! and Microsoft Teams

StevenAbrahams on 05-26-2020 08:00 AM
Break down distance barriers to connect with your students and create fun, engaging learning games with Kahoot! from dir...
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Fresh and New Features in Microsoft Teams

braydenw on 05-22-2020 12:18 PM
A lot has happend in Teams in the last few weeks! In case you missed something, here's a quick look at a few handy Teams...
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Prezi Video in Microsoft Teams brings fun and engaging online learning experiences to your classroom

StevenAbrahams on 05-20-2020 07:00 AM
With Prezi Video and Microsoft Teams, you can record mini-lessons, study guides, and new assignments in your virtual cla...
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Deploy Microsoft Edge in your school or district today

eric_vanaelstyn on 05-07-2020 12:00 PM
Learn about the benefits of Microsoft Edge for EDU IT and how to deploy.
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The new Microsoft Edge is ready for the (virtual) classroom

eric_vanaelstyn on 05-07-2020 12:00 PM
Learn about how Microsoft Edge supports teachers and students during remote learning with performance, security, and new...
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Immersive Reader comes to ClickView, NEO LMS and Matrix LMS to make learning more accessible for all

Mike Tholfsen on 05-07-2020 09:00 AM
Today we are excited to announce that three new partners have integrated the Immersive reader with their platforms. Clic...
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OneNote 2016 updates, a new Class Notebook add-in, and best practices for educators and students

Mike Tholfsen on 04-29-2020 09:00 AM
With many schools already involved in remote learning and more making the adjustment every day, we want to help ensure y...
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Get Support FAST with the Right Microsoft Support Channels

braydenw on 04-24-2020 01:32 PM
Looking for the most effective way to get support as an educator? We'll show you the best resources to find what you nee...
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Caring for student's online well-being with Teams and Gaggle

StevenAbrahams on 04-23-2020 01:32 PM
Today we are announcing a partnership with Gaggle that will provide any educational organization with Office 365 an extr...
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Firefly integrates with Microsoft Immersive Reader to make learning more accessible for all

Mike Tholfsen on 04-20-2020 12:01 PM
Today we are excited to announce that popular learning hub platform Firefly is integrating with Microsoft’s Immersive Re...
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Ensure inclusive and accessible distance learning with free tools from Microsoft

Mike Tholfsen on 04-16-2020 09:00 AM
During this time of a worldwide jump into distance learning, ensuring that all students of all abilities can access tool...
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Access Canvas LMS content and Moodle courses within Microsoft Teams

StevenAbrahams on 04-14-2020 09:24 AM
Now more ways you can engage students with social learning in Teams with LMS integrations.
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Microsoft Teams meetings for the classroom – what to use now, and what is coming soon

Mike Tholfsen on 04-07-2020 09:00 AM
Over the last few weeks, schools have been working tirelessly to enable distance learning for their students and faculty...
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6 new Immersive Reader partners: Flocabulary, Haldor, Helperbird, itslearning, Kidblog & Pear Deck

Mike Tholfsen on 01-20-2020 09:00 AM
Today we are excited to highlight six new partners who are integrating the Immersive Reader: Flocabulary, Haldor, Helper...
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12 Microsoft Learning Tools updates across reading, writing, math and communication for the new year

Mike Tholfsen on 01-17-2020 09:00 AM
Yesterday we announced 12 new updates for Microsoft Learning Tools across reading, writing, math and communication. We'v...
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8 OneNote education updates for the new year

Mike Tholfsen on 01-17-2020 08:30 AM
Yesterday we announced 8 new updates for OneNote for the upcoming BETT conference in London. We've put a summary of thes...
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Pear Deck integrates with Microsoft Immersive Reader to make learning more accessible for all

Mike Tholfsen on 01-13-2020 09:00 AM
Today we are excited to announce that popular student-engagement platform Pear Deck is integrating with Microsoft’s Imme...
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Soar into 2020 with 12 new Microsoft Teams for Education updates

Justin Chando on 12-09-2019 10:00 AM
12 updates created thanks to your generous feedback and insightful ideas. From setting up your class team to managing yo...
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New Microsoft Learning Tools teacher training resources for reading, writing, math and communication

Mike Tholfsen on 11-13-2019 09:00 AM
As more and more educators learn about the Microsoft Learning Tools across reading, writing, math and communication, the...
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Now available: Set up student and teacher devices with Windows Autopilot in Intune for Education

Intune_for_EDU_Team on 10-28-2019 02:13 PM
We are excited to announce that school IT admins will now be able to manage Windows Autopilot in Intune for Education!
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Immersive Reader comes to Nearpod, bringing engagement, joy and inclusion to every classroom

Mike Tholfsen on 10-17-2019 09:00 AM
As announced in the Nearpod blog in September, Microsoft is bringing our Immersive Reader directly into Nearpod. With st...
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Immersive Reader comes to Canvas to make learning more accessible

Mike Tholfsen on 10-14-2019 08:41 AM
Today we are excited to announce that the Immersive Reader is launching on Canvas! Canvas by Instructure is the learning...
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Inclusive Classroom October updates for Reading, Writing, Math and Communication

Mike Tholfsen on 10-07-2019 09:00 AM
October is National Dyslexia awareness month, and Microsoft Education is excited to announce a set updates across our Le...

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muhamedrafeeq
in Students can't join Microsoft Teams meetings unattended is now at General Availability! on 07-05-2020
Hi @academicco , You need to move the students to a different Meeting policy in which the below options should be turned off. Then the students wont be able to schedule a meeting or start "meet now". And if the above subject restriction is in place, they wont be able to start a meeting which is sche...
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academicco
in Students can't join Microsoft Teams meetings unattended is now at General Availability! on 07-05-2020
How may I select that only students will be blocked from these features...any setting..pls. share.
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academicco
in Students can't join Microsoft Teams meetings unattended is now at General Availability! on 07-05-2020
I hope this setting won't disable teachers from scheduling meetings.
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muhamedrafeeq
in Students can't join Microsoft Teams meetings unattended is now at General Availability! on 07-04-2020
Hi @Mike Tholfsen , @JuliermeFelix , Is this rolled out to the general public because our students are still able to open a scheduled meeting and start the meeting ?
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Mina Spasic
in Create a Math Quiz in Microsoft Forms on 07-03-2020
@jessicalanguido1974 there are no keyboard buttons currently for set notation symbols, but you can use latex to input those. @Spela995 no updates :(
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