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31. Max Efficiency with Effective Prompting in Copilot
Maximising Efficiency and Enhancing Lessons with Copilot Copilot is a powerful tool designed to assist educators in creating engaging and effective learning experiences. In my previous blog, “How to Harness the Power of Copilot AI in Education,” I focused on how Copilot is a versatile assistant revolutionising the way educators approach their work. In this… Read more
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24. How CoPilot can make school policies accessible to all
As we step into a future where C2K and Microsoft Copilot will soon join forces, it’s crucial to talk about keeping our data safe. Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 (designed for businesses, schools and organisations) is built to protect every bit of information, making sure it stays private. For educators, this means there’s no need… Read more
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22. Boosting Student Engagement: How to Set Up Microsoft Teams Classwork
Working Smarter with the New Teams Classwork App Teams Classwork We constantly seek innovative ways to enhance our teaching methods and engage students effectively. Enter Microsoft Teams Classwork modules – a powerful tool that empowers teachers to create organised, student-friendly learning environments. In this blog, we’ll explore how to set up Classwork modules, thereby streamlining content delivery,… Read more
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21. How to use Microsoft Loop component items to create engaging and interactive content
Last time I explored how Microsoft Loop components can help you work smarter and faster with colleagues. To refresh – Loops are live, actionable units of productivity that you can create and share across Microsoft 365 apps. They include the ability to create lists, tables, notes, and all with a blank canvas, which you can… Read more
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20. Microsoft Loop: A New Way to Work Smarter and Faster with Your Colleagues.
What is Microsoft Loop? Loop components are really clever new features that let you work smarter and faster with your team. They will eventually be available across all Microsoft 365 apps. They are like mini work spaces that you can share and edit in real time in the stand alone Loop app, Teams chat or… Read more
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18. Exploring the Power of Generative AI for Education: A Day at GenAIEdu 2024:
I was delighted to join the third day of GenAIEdu 2024, the Second National Conference on Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education, hosted by Ulster University Derry. I had the opportunity to share some of my experiences with using AI tools to streamline my administrative work in a practitioner showcase. It’s great to meet up with… Read more
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14. How to remove backgrounds in images with PowerPoint and save as a picture.
PowerPoint is a powerful tool for creating presentations, but did you know that you can also use it to remove the background from pics and allow you to save slides as images. In this quick post, I will show you how to use the built-in feature in desktop PowerPoint to remove the background from any… Read more
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12. How to Use Microsoft Visio for Education
The Undiscovered Country I admit that I’m not very familiar with Visio. I have used it a few times, but I still have a lot to discover about how I can make full use of it in education admin and supporting teaching and learning. However, from my limited experience I have found Visio very easy… Read more
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8. Ultra Quick Responses to Forms with Power Automate
Create a Work Flow to respond more quickly Welcome all. I’m a bit nervous about this post because I’m going to look at Power automate work flows that (If I don’t explain this right) has the potential to reach Level 5 on the Implementation Pain Indicator scale. Pain leads to anger, anger leads hate, hate… Read more
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Halloween Break: Rest, Recharge and Refocus
Hi, all! I hope you have had a great week and are looking forward to the upcoming Halloween break. Just to let you know that there will be no edtech blog content this week. I’m taking a little time to put the feet up, relax and enjoy the week off. I also appreciate that you… Read more
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1. My first Edtech Blog. Hoping to help.
About me First things first, an introduction. I am a Post primary (secondary) school teacher with over 25 years experience teaching in Northern Ireland. Now I might be the wrong side of 50, but that definitely doesn’t prevent me from having more than an interested peek at some of the exciting ed tech tools out… Read more