Teacher Tips and Tutorials

Discover fresh ideas for using Microsoft technology in your classroom, including how-to guides, video tutorials, quick tips, listicles and more!
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Take on end-of-school-year tasks with Copilot
Develop transition materials
Write goodbye notes to students
Streamline guardian communication
Plan a last day celebration
Lighten your load with Copilot
Turn end-of-school-year to-dos into to-dones and focus more on celebrating your students' next chapter. Try it now.
A quick guide to Microsoft Copilot
What is Copilot
Cite sources
Image Creator from Designer
Visual searches
Create
PDF feature
Copilot quick guide from MIE Expert Miss Aird
Get an overview of the tool and how to put it to use in your classroom.
YouTube Tutorial
How to use AI-powered Reading Coach Literacy, Reading, Technology, Reading Fluency, Discover, Free Reading, Microsoft, App, Student
AI-powered Reading Coach
From app navigation to AI story creation, see how this valuable tool transforms fluency and helps students build literacy confidence.
YouTube Tutorial
12 Microsoft Teams for Education features Learning, Teaching, Education, Youtube Search, Teams, Development, T Youtube, Teacher Tips
Top 12 Microsoft Teams for Education features of 2024
From Assignments to Reflect, hear from Mike Tholfsen about the latest Microsoft Teams updates and how they can transform teaching and learning in your classroom. Watch the tutorial now.
AI-generated stories in Reading Coach
Improve fluency and encourage students to channel their inner author with personalized, AI stories in Reading Coach. Try it now.
How to extract text from images with the Snipping Tool
Open the Snipping Tool in Windows 11 and select New
Select the area you’d like to capture
Open Text Actions and select copy all text
Paste text to your desired location Snipping Tool, Save Time, Windows 11, Easy Steps, Let It Be, Easy Step
Save time with the Snipping Tool
The Snipping Tool in Windows 11 lets users extract text from images in four easy steps.
Youtube Tutorial
5 new features in Microsoft Reflect Youtube, Social Emotional Health, Connect, Feature
5 features of Microsoft Reflect
This YouTube tutorial featuring Mike Tholfsen walks through five features of Microsoft Reflect to help educators connect with students and promote social emotional health in the classroom.
A quick guide to Insights for Reading Fluency
How can Teams be used for reading fluency
Reading spotlights
Reading Progress report
5 minute reading overviews
Create challenge assignments Mie, Progress Report, Educational Tools, Reading Material
Insights for reading fluency quick guide
Check out this quick guide from educator and MIE Expert Miss Aird to get an overview on leveraging Microsoft Education tools to boost fluency. Try these resources out in your classroom today.
Creating a cozy reading nook with Microsoft Education
Build a dedicated space for your students to grow their essential reading skills. Watch the video to see which items can make your reading corner extra comfortable.
A quick guide to insights for wellbeing
How can Teams be used for wellbeing?
5 second spotlights
5 minute activity overviews
5 minute reflect overviews
30 minute reports Microsoft Teams, Quick Guide, Full Potential, The Fosters, Tools
Education Insights quick guide
Support students in reaching their full potential and foster well-being with tools from Microsoft Education. Get an overview on how to unlock the full potential of Education Insights in Microsoft Teams.
Create a new bulletin board
A new semester calls for new goals. Enjoy this dreamy little bulletin board from Microsoft Education and don’t forget to shoot for the stars in 2024.
A quick guide to Reading Progress
What is Reading Progress
Create Assignment
Settings
Pair with Reading Coach
Insights
Review Work Expert, Guide
Learn how to accelerate learning by using the right tools
Learn how to create an assignment, navigate settings, and maximize Reading Progress in Microsoft Teams with this helpful quick guide from MIE Expert and fellow educator, Heather Aird.
Build a gingerbread schoolhouse
Join us for a little bit of holiday fun and cheer with this festive gingerbread house from Microsoft Education.
Create Halloween party invites in Microsoft Word
Custom invitations in Microsoft Word are just a few steps away. Create invites for the class Halloween party or any upcoming event with seasonal templates.
Personalize learning in Microsoft Teams with Assignments

-Include instructions, attachments, and links
-Pick your own points system for grading
-Customize recipients from classes to individuals
-Add assignments to student calendars so they never miss a due date Motivation, Student Calendar, Professional Development, Team Calendar, Student Success, Student Work
How to personalize assignments in Microsoft Teams
Assignments in Microsoft Teams allow you to personalize coursework by providing a variety of resources to aid in student success all year long. Read about all the available customizations.
Reactions in Microsoft Outlook
Sometimes the shortest responses are the best. Learn how this Outlook feature simplifies email conversations.
Youtube tutorial
How to use Reading Progress and Reading Coach in Microsoft Teams Educational Technology, Learning Environments, Strategies, Physical Geography
Tutorial for Reading Progress and Reading Coach
Reading Progress and Reading Coach in Microsoft Teams can support student literacy instruction by providing more inclusive learning experiences. Watch this tutorial for tips and strategies for using these tools in your classroom.
END OF SCHOOL YEAR IN 12 STAGES
1. Spring break
2. Field trip
3. Teacher appreciation week 
4. School play
5. End-of-year for dry erase markers
6. Final projects 
7. Desk/locker clean out
8. Last hugs and goodbyes
9. Pack away bulletin boards 
10. Shove random school supplies drawers 
11. Turn in grades
12. Summer! Teachers, School Year, Education Inspiration
End of the school year in 12 stages
We don't know who needs to hear this, but let that marker go.
5 Microsoft accessibility tools that empower learning Online Learning, Learning Microsoft, Digital Learning, School Information
Accessibility tools for diverse learners
Learn how Microsoft accessibility tools like Immersive Reader, Translator, and more can help you support all kinds of learners and create a more inclusive and engaging classroom.
How to support SEL with Microsoft Teams: Develop, Help, Observe, Provide Helpful Tips, Helpful Hints, Education Technology
Powering SEL with tools in Microsoft Teams
This guide provides helpful tips on how to use the assistive tech and learning tools in Microsoft Teams to incorporate social and emotional learning into your class and lesson plan. Download the full guide.
Build a resume with templates in Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word has built-in templates that are perfect for college or university students looking to create a resume. Use these helpful tips and tricks to get started.
How to move students between Class Notebooks
Move students in Class Notebooks
Class Notebook makes changing schedules and shifting rosters simple. Move students without deleting previous work with this quick guide from OneNote.
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How to use Search Coach in Microsoft Teams Tutorials, Tips, Videos Tutorial, Professional, Start
How to use Search Coach in Microsoft Teams
Search Coach empowers both educators and students to cultivate and elevate their foundational information literacy skills. Watch this helpful tutorial for details on how to start using this EdTech tool in Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft 365 quick-tip video: OneNote
Check out this quick-tip video to learn how OneNote features can help you easily capture all of your ideas.
Find more resources on the Microsoft Education YouTube channel
Stay up-to-date with new tech, professional learning, and all things education.
You've got goals
Microsoft has templates to help you achieve them
Image of 2 people looking at the computer screen. College Planner, College Experience, College Homework, College Courses, Assignment Planner, College Success, Options
Pre-made templates for Microsoft 365 apps
These pre-made templates are perfect for higher ed students. Explore options designed to help with everything from monthly budgeting to managing your course load.
4 ways to use Microsoft Forms in the classroom
Timed quizzes: give students a set limit to complete assessments
Convert paper tests: from existing Word or PDF docs into Forms
Different question types: like choice, text & ranking to improve engagement
Templates: are available to help you get started with test creation Online Teaching, Quizzes
Tips for using Microsoft Forms
These features for Microsoft Forms are great for creating tests and quizzes. Use all four to help save time and simplify your assessment.
PowerPoint features to try this school year
Create professional, well-designed, and inclusive content this year with the innovative features available in PowerPoint.
the info sheet shows how to use powerpoint for presentations and presentation slideshows
6 features to bring PowerPoint to life
Save this guide and create slide after slide of compelling content.
a laptop computer sitting on top of a blue and purple cover with the words send an announcement to all breakout rooms
EdTip: Send announcements to breakout rooms
This quick tip makes it easy to communicate the remaining time, offer discussion ideas, or send a quick message of encouragement. Give it a try!