Encourage skilled communication with Microsoft tools
Microsoft offers many tools to support our learners in communication. When researching or preparing work, Microsoft Teams allows learners to connect with experts and partners outside their class. Learners may use OneNote Class Notebook to produce a summary of what they've learned through the call.
Additionally, learners have a variety of Microsoft tools to choose from when delivering their communication.
- Microsoft Word allows learners to write extended responses that include supporting evidence. Learners may also use Word to create a blog post with images and even embed a video in the document, making the communication multi-modal. Additionally, Word's Dictate tool helps learners express their ideas, and the Editor tool serves as learners' virtual writing assistant.
- Microsoft PowerPoint is a fabulous tool creating and sharing live presentations. As they prepare their presentation, the Designer tool allows learners to focus on the content while creating a professional-quality product. Learners may also use the Dictate tool to express their ideas in PowerPoint Online. Once the PowerPoint is ready, learners may use the Research Coach tool to practice their presentation and receive feedback. When they’re ready to present, the Live Presentations feature in PowerPoint allows audience members to see the presentation on their devices and read live subtitles in their preferred language. The audience may even offer feedback in real time during the presentation and evaluate it with a short survey at the end.
- Microsoft Sway allows learners to create attractive multimedia presentations for the web. With a dynamic, interactive canvas, learners the ability to build a presentation with text, images, videos, embedded Office files, and/or even a Microsoft Form to collect data.
- Microsoft Video Editor allows learners to create documentaries, public service announcements, or other video products for specific audiences.
- Microsoft Voice Recorder helps learners to create podcasts.