As for communication being, one of the 7 c’s in the Microsoft textbook, communication takes a huge role in the classroom. The enhancement of student to teacher interactions has came a long way since years prior. In Microsoft’s advancements in technology such as Skype, Flipgrid, and Microsoft teams and forms, communication has made huge improvements. Not only do these advancements improve student to teacher interactions it also provides a space for students to collaborate effectively within the classroom. All in all, communication has came a long ways and continues to improve due to different avenues two or more can communicate within the classroom.

Skype allows two or more people to video chat. This allows for effective communication since it is face to face and not through text, allowing all people to truly understand what is being said.

Microsoft teams and forms allows for communication through many different features within the apps. These apps allows for collaboration amongst a group of people with features such as

• chats/messaging
• videos
• calls
• polls
• forms

Flip grid allows communication through

• visuals
• verbal expression
• team projects