Tips and guides

Technology was already firmly integrated with school systems before the COVID-19 pandemic. But since 2020, admin processes and classroom learning—whether traditional, hybrid, or fully remote—have pivoted, increasingly relying on technology-based solutions.

We recognize that educators need time-saving tools to help everyone thrive. However, we understand that it can be challenging sometimes to adopt new education technology. To help make adoption smoother, we’ve pulled together a collection of free quick start guides for educators.

With new advancements in AI happening faster than ever before, you might be wondering how you can use these tools in your classroom to save you time and energy.

As winter approaches, and the holiday season brings its own set of stresses, it’s essential for educators to prioritize their well-being. The demands of teaching, especially in our digitally connected world, can take a toll on educators.

Assessment plays a critical role in the K-12 education system. From national high-stakes tests that occur each year to unit quizzes that check for student understanding, assessment is an important part of every data-based decision that an educator makes.

Picture this: A classroom filled with eager students, minds buzzing with curiosity, and the thrilling sense of discovery in the air. National STEM Day is right around the corner, offering you the unique opportunity to transform this vision into a vivid reality.

The concept of “school safety” has evolved significantly in the last several decades to include cybersecurity, ranging from policy compliance, privacy, and data protection to common cybersecurity threats like phishing attacks.

Each school year may bring new adventures and challenges but learning how to use new technology in your classroom shouldn’t be one of them.

Microsoft Reflect is a Learning Accelerator that helps students build important social, emotional, and academic skills. It offers quick check-ins in the Reflect web app, or within your favorite Microsoft 365 Education learning apps including Microsoft Teams for Education and OneNote.

Search Progress, a new Learning Accelerator, is intentionally built alongside Search Coach to help students gain lifelong information literacy skills within a structured environment. Search Progress empowers you to create, customize, and assign research projects.

Educators recognize the importance of data in helping students thrive. However, the abundance of data often makes it challenging and time-consuming to identify relevant and significant trends.

Microsoft Learning Accelerators are a suite of tools that help students catch up, keep up, and get ahead by building foundational and future-ready skills.