Collaboration has always been a crucial component in the success of numerous industries and educational industries. With the development of technology, the potential for global collaboration has expended extensively, allowing an uprise of innovated ways for individuals to collaborate. In this post it is going to review popular platforms of collaboration and how they benefit the educational system.
As technology continues to advance, individuals across the globe are now able to engage in seamless and diverse modes of communication. This includes utilizing cutting-edge tools such as FlipGrid, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, and Skype, to name a few, enabling effortless collaboration and fostering an interconnected world.
FlipGrid
Flipgrid provides a platform for students to record and share video responses which in return can be used to encourage student engagement and participation. This program is used by Educators to assess students understanding and learning, measure students ability to apply their knowledge and create personalized feedback and support to students. Flipgrid provides a platform for students to collaborate and communicate with each other, fostering social-emotional learning and community building. Flipgrid is easily accessible from many devices equipped with a camera and internet connection, making it possible for students to participate from anywhere.
OneNote
OneNote is known as a digital notebook for taking and organizing notes that can be shared with students and other teachers. This platform can be utilized for lesson planning and organizing class materials, making it easier for educators and students to stay organized and prepared. OneNote allows for real-time collaboration, supporting students in working together on projects and assignments, and share resources and information. OneNote provides features such as audio and video recording, ink annotations, and embedded files. OneNote provides features such as interactive quizzes and surveys, which can be used to assess student understanding and engagement.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams allows educators to work together in real-time, share files and resources, and communicate through instant messaging and video conferencing. This can be useful for online classes and virtual meetings with students. Teams associates with other Microsoft tools, such as OneNote and SharePoint, making it more accessible for educators to access and share resources and information. This platform can be utilized for organization and managing class materials, assignments, and schedules, making it easier for educators and students to stay on top of their lessons. Teams provides features such as polls and quizzes, helping educators to engage students and assess their understanding in real-time.
Skype
Educators, students and parents/guardians are able to benefit from Skype in many different ways. Skype can be used for online classes, enabling educators to reach students who are not in the same physical location. This became very useful from 2020-2023 when the Pandemic forced schools to enforce all education virtually. Educators can use Skype for virtual meetings and collaboration with other teachers and staff members, as well as with students and parents. This can be useful to hold virtual office hours/meetings, allowing students to receive additional support and guidance outside of regular class time.
Overall, all of these platforms provide educators and students with a flexible and convenient tool for teaching, collaboration, and communication, helping to enhance the learning experience for everyone.
As technology offers numerous platforms aimed at aiding connectivity and collaboration, Microsoft stands out by offering a comprehensive number of solutions specifically designed to accommodate the requirements of students and educators. With an extensive variety of Microsoft programs to choose collaboration has never been so easy. Click here for more details.
For some examples on how Students and Educators used the platforms above to stay connected, click here.
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