Grade assignments in Teams
Educators seek robust learning opportunities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with remote learning at the forefront of viable options. To support a swift transition, Microsoft and its partners continue to offer free tools like Office 365 and Teams to schools. Teams brings together conversations, content, assignments and apps all in one place. Some schools already use Teams and others are researching options for their students. We understand you may have questions on how your school can leverage remote learning and we encourage you to view upcoming and on-demand Teams webinars to learn more - sign up here.
Staying productive while working remotely with Microsoft Teams
The COVID-19 outbreak has quickly changed the way the world goes to work. Everyone is adjusting to meetings, chatting, and collaborating exclusively online. This blog post shares the top tips from the team behind Teams on how to make working from home productive and healthy.
How to manage meetings in Microsoft Teams
More people are working from home during the COVID-19 crisis and remote meetings have become a vital part of the workday. Microsoft Teams makes meeting remotely easy and efficient. Watch this video to see how!
The class of 2030 and life-ready learning: The technology imperative
Take an in-depth look at the findings of a study spanning over 2,000 teachers and students, 70 thought leaders, and 150 previously published studies that give us an indication of exactly what our students will be facing in the future and what we need to set in motion now to prepare them for that future.Read More
Customer Story: Fresno Unified School District
Fifth-grader Ryan Fernandez's engagement in the classroom changed when his teacher brought #Office365 and Microsoft Teams into his classroom. These tools enabled Ryan to leverage and focus his energy, spend more time helping other students, and actively direct his own learning. Ryan is a shining example of the ways in which technology can reach every student and be customized to meet their individual needs. Here at Global Solutions IT, Inc, we are interested in using technology to give educators the resources to help each and every student succeed.
Series trailer: Innovating the future
While the people at Microsoft always have their eyes on innovation and imagination, as COVID-19 affects people across the globe, they are currently thinking about those concepts in a different light. Microsoft is committed to helping by offering the digital tools and functions it can best deliver. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more—and now more than ever that empowerment is seen through the lens of assisting people, communities, schools, businesses, and organizations. View this video and consider what alternative perspectives have surfaced in the short time our lives have been disrupted due to COVID-19.
How to maintain your mental health while working from home
As COVID19 continues to be a global health crisis, don't forget to take care of your mental health. In a time of uncertainty and isolation, there are steps you can take to maintain your mental health while working remotely. Fast Company has a few ideas to get you started. Tips range from acknowledging the impact to recognizing your needs to streamlining work and more.
Microsoft Education: A Complete Solution
Watch Microsoft Education provide a technology solution designed to work for every student, teacher, and IT administrator–all on a platform you never outgrow.