- Good day everyone and welcome to this special edition
of What's New in EDU.
The unprecedented events around the world
are creating uncertainty and disruption.
- Here is the inevitable interruption by a six year old.
Okay bubby I'm.
(child mumbles)
Thank you my friend.
- And whether you're an educator,
a student, or a parent,
life is certainly different right now.
Today we're going to explore three resources
that will help you stay connected and engaged
with all your learners and staff
during this time.
It includes resources for your video calls,
for your class, and your fellow educators.
And also how you can make lessons
accessible for all.
And finally, how to keep your students engaged
during remote learning.
With Microsoft Teams included in Office 365,
you can create video calls
and invite your entire class.
The webinar link below
helps first time users get started
hosting classes and live lectures
with online meetings.
For example, I even had a chance
to join in on a virtual classroom
just the other day.
- Look what she started with Microsoft.
- Oh wow.
You guys and your questions, I tell you.
Also, if you plan to record
lessons for students to watch when they have time,
you can also use Teams to schedule
virtual office hours
where students can join a call,
to check in, ask questions,
share insights, ideas, etcetera.
Now if you're new to Microsoft Teams for education,
use this guide to learn the basics
and again it's in the description below.
Everyone is learning how to adapt
to participating in classes remotely
and this might present additional challenges
for some students.
Whether it's a struggle with reading,
or writing, accessing the computer,
or even staying engaged,
it's important that students are supported
as they would be in their regular classroom settings.
We have a new course on our Microsoft Educator Center
that can help you meet your students needs.
Check the link below.
Here's a big question.
How can you keep your students engaged
with remote learning?
Immersive collaborative experiences
connect students with their peers
and empower deep learning.
Now we have a free course
on our Microsoft Educator Center
that walks you through the very different types
of solutions from teams all the way through
to exploring tools like Flipgrid.
Flipgrid is awesome.
It allows you and your students
to record and share short videos.
They've also just released screen recording
with the app.
So you can record your lessons for your students.
Flipgrid is a wonderful way
to encourage and connect.
Students can post their video whenever they have time.
Peers can also view the videos,
respond to the videos,
and post their own.
Super cool.
This current situation is different
from a considered online learning experience.
It's unprecedented.
It's unplanned.
No educator can transform their entire
face-to-face course into an online environment
in such a short period of time.
And we know that you're working hard
to do what you can do
for your students and for your own children.
So thank you.
And for parents listening in,
we've got something especially for you.
Visit our family learning center.
It's filled with awesome activities
organized by age groups
and suitable for everyone.
And you can find a link to that
in the description.
Educators, we encourage you also
to use this resource and share it
with the parents or guardians of your students.
Now things seem to shift and change
from day to day as we collectively
find a new normal in our lives.
Finding calm, focus, and perspective for yourself
will in turn benefit your students.
Mindful breathing can be a first step.
So there's a brand new You Can!
Quick tip video out
to help you find 90 seconds of mindfulness today.
Since the flow of their breath,
tune in to your senses.
Draw attention to what is happening in the moment.
We appreciate your time.
From my home to yours, stay safe.