{"id":5379,"date":"2018-01-11T14:00:53","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T14:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/ICTFalkirkPrimaries\/?p=5379"},"modified":"2026-01-16T12:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T12:18:45","slug":"microsoft-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/digilearnfalk\/2018\/01\/11\/microsoft-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"builder-section-text_25\" class=\"builder-section-first builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-last builder-text-columns-1\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_25-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">Microsoft Teams\u00a0is a digital hub for your classroom: one place for communication, assignments, and learning insights.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udd0d What does it do?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span class=\"\">Microsoft Teams is a digital workspace that brings together everything a class needs.<\/span><span class=\"\"> It combines group chat (Posts),<\/span><span class=\"\"> file storage,<\/span><span class=\"\"> and a powerful assignment system.<\/span><span class=\"\"> In Falkirk,<\/span><span class=\"\"> it serves as a virtual learning environment which is an extension of the physical classroom pupils log in to see their tasks,<\/span><span class=\"\"> complete assignments,<\/span><span class=\"\"> and collaborate on shared documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83c\udf93 Why is it useful?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Centralised Learning:<\/b><span class=\"\"> No more hunting for files.<\/span><span class=\"\"> With the <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\">Classwork<\/b><span class=\"\"> tab,<\/span><span class=\"\"> you can group assignments,<\/span><span class=\"\"> links,<\/span><span class=\"\">and OneNote pages into organized modules (e.<\/span><span class=\"\">g.,<\/span><span class=\"\"> &#8220;Week 1:<\/span><span class=\"\"> The Victorians&#8221;).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Learning Accelerators:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Teams now includes specialised tools like <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\">Reading Progress<\/b><span class=\"\"> and <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"86\">Search Progress<\/b><span class=\"\"> that help pupils build core skills while giving you automated data on their performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Wellbeing Checks:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Use the <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\">Reflect<\/b><span class=\"\"> tool to quickly gauge how your pupils are feeling,<\/span><span class=\"\"> helping you support their social and emotional needs alongside their academic learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Paperless Assignments:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Set tasks,<\/span><span class=\"\"> provide rubrics,<\/span><span class=\"\"> and give feedback all within the app.<\/span><span class=\"\"> You can even see the &#8220;Student View&#8221; to ensure your instructions are clear before you click &#8216;Assign&#8217;.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\">\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u2699\ufe0f How does it work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Launch:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Find the <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\">Teams<\/b><span class=\"\"> tile on your Glow Launchpad or log into the app version.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Create a Class:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Click &#8216;Join or create a team&#8217; and ensure you select the <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\">&#8216;Class&#8217;<\/b><span class=\"\"> type (this gives you the Assignments and Class Notebook features).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Organise with Classwork:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Use the <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\">Classwork<\/b><span class=\"\"> tab to create &#8220;Modules.<\/span><span class=\"\">&#8221; Drag and drop files and assignments into these folders so pupils have a clear path to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Set an Assignment:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Go to the <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\">Assignments<\/b><span class=\"\"> tab.<\/span><span class=\"\"> You can attach any file (Word,<\/span><span class=\"\"> PowerPoint,<\/span><span class=\"\"> Whiteboard) and choose to give &#8220;Each student their own copy&#8221; to work on.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Check Insights:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Click the <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\">Insights<\/b><span class=\"\"> tab to see at a glance who has been active,<\/span><span class=\"\"> who has turned in work,<\/span><span class=\"\"> and even how the class &#8220;mood&#8221; is trending via Reflect.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\ude80 Beyond the Basics<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Reading Progress:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Assign a reading passage.<\/span><span class=\"\"> Pupils record themselves reading it,<\/span><span class=\"\"> and Teams automatically marks their fluency,<\/span><span class=\"\"> accuracy,<\/span><span class=\"\"> and &#8220;mispronunciations,<\/span><span class=\"\">&#8221; saving you hours of 1-to-1 assessment time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Search Progress:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Instead of just asking for a report,<\/span><span class=\"\"> use <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\">Search Progress<\/b><span class=\"\">.<\/span><span class=\"\"> It tracks <\/span><i class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\">how <\/i><span class=\"\">pupils search the web,<\/span><span class=\"\"> showing you which sources they trusted and why,<\/span><span class=\"\"> helping you teach information literacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Reflect:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Schedule a weekly &#8220;check-in.<\/span><span class=\"\">&#8221; Pupils choose a &#8220;Feelings Monster&#8221; that represents their mood.<\/span><span class=\"\"> It\u2019s a private,<\/span><span class=\"\"> safe way for them to tell you if they are struggling.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Channel Moderation:<\/b><span class=\"\"> If the &#8216;Posts&#8217; area gets too busy,<\/span><span class=\"\"> you can change the settings so that only you can start new threads,<\/span><span class=\"\"> while pupils can only reply.<\/span><span class=\"\"> This keeps your announcements from being buried!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Live Captions:<\/b><span class=\"\"> During a virtual meeting or lesson,<\/span><span class=\"\"> pupils can turn on <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"86\">Live Captions<\/b><span class=\"\"> to see what you are saying as text on the screen\u2014essential for pupils with EAL or hearing impairments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"ttfmake-hr\" style=\"border-style: dotted; border-top-width: 2px;\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udd17 Teacher Quick Links<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=F2BbtyY4tSU\">DigiLearnScot Finding and Using Teams in Glow<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/educator-center\/product-guides\/teams\">Microsoft Teams for Education<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glowconnect.org.uk\/?s=Teams&amp;ct_post_type=post%3Apage%3Awpdmpro%3Adocs\">Glow Connect &#8211; Teams Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-2\" id=\"builder-section-text_25-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-3\" id=\"builder-section-text_25-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Teams\u00a0is a digital hub for your classroom: one place for communication, assignments, and learning insights. \ud83d\udd0d What does it do? Microsoft Teams is a digital workspace that brings together everything a class needs. It combines group chat (Posts), file storage, and a powerful assignment system. 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