MSA program communication and management platforms
There are a few things to think about when selecting the platform that you'll use as a means of communication and the management of your Minecraft Student Ambassadors program.
- Which platform(s) do you currently have available in your school district?
- Which platform(s) are your students comfortable with?
- Which platform(s) makes the most sense for what you are trying to accomplish?
Microsoft platforms/resources to consider
Microsoft provides a variety of platforms and resources that can be used to communicate with your Minecraft Student Ambassadors as well as help with the management of your Minecraft Student Ambassador program.
What is Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft Teams serves as your one-stop-shop for all things communication, announcements, files, etc. In Teams, users can collaborate on the same files in the team or in the OneNote that is provided in the team. It's a great place to post announcements that students and parents may need access to. Teams also allows users to engage in video conferencing with ease as well.
Learn more about Microsoft Teams by viewing Mike Tholfsen’s Teams playlist.
Microsoft Learn Educator Center modules:
- Work collaboratively with Staff and PLC Teams
- Collaborate with colleagues through live Teams meetings and OneNote
- Assemble learners and staff with Microsoft Teams meetings
- Assign and assess students with assignments and forms in Teams
- Structure Teams through channels, tabs, files, and apps
- Converse, collaborate, and build community in Teams
What is Flip?
In its simplest form, Flip is an amazing video response tool that allows the teacher to post a topic and have students leave video responses. Teachers and students are able to use Flip to create videos through the Shorts Cam, podcasts, and anything else they could possibly imagine. In regard to the MSA program, Flip is a great resource to showcase the phenomenal things your students are building and doing using Minecraft Education. Flip allows students to both visualize and verbalize their thinking.
Learn more about Flip by viewing Mike Tholfsen’s Flip playlist.
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What is Microsoft Sway?
Microsoft Sway is a free, web-based tool that allows users to add “cards” to tell a story. In Sway, users can add different types of media such as text, images, videos, etc. Users are able to collaborate on the same Sway and the link to your Sway can be shared with specific users or as a public link. Sway is a great alternative to PowerPoint that focuses on telling the story that you want to tell.
Learn more about Microsoft Sway in this video:
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