Microsoft EDU Archives - Ditch That Textbook

10 ways to make the most of your LMS

DitchThatTxtbk — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:54:00 +0000

In many ways, your learning management system (LMS) is the digital home for your classroom.Students find assignments there.You give them announcements there.They communicate with you and with each other there.Because you likely spend lots of time there, it's a great place to be more efficient and effective, saving you time and sanity. Struggle with it and […]

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10 new Microsoft Teams features for educators (2021)

Matt Miller — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:41:22 +0000

The summer of 2021 has been good to Microsoft Teams! Learn about all of the new features for educators and classrooms. This post is sponsored by Microsoft. Microsoft Teams is the engine that drives class in so many classrooms. It is THE place for assignments, communication, announcements, and more for students and teachers. It's nice when the […]

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Microsoft Teams Education: How to manage it like a pro

Matt Miller — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:19:00 +0000

Microsoft Teams is your classroom management hub if your students use Microsoft tools. Learn how to manage Teams like a pro. If your school is using Microsoft, then Microsoft Teams Education can be your go-to communication hub. It keeps you organized. It helps you get messages out. It manages your students' assignments. Access it from the […]

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Text historical, book characters with this Google Slides/PowerPoint template

Matt Miller — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:26:06 +0000

Students can show what they've learned by creating interactive text conversations between two people. Here's how. What if you had Harry Potter's cell phone number?Or Alexander Hamilton's? Or the President of the United States?Imagining those conversations can be a lot of fun. Plus, they can let students show what they've learned, think critically, and make […]

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20 interactive PowerPoint activities to add awesome to classes

DitchThatTxtbk — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:46:24 +0000

PowerPoint lets students collaborate and display ideas effectively. Create animation, story books, video galleries and more. Here are 20 ideas for using PowerPoint in your classroom.At one point, creating a PowerPoint presentation to show to the class was cutting-edge classroom technology. Those days are gone, and now, online presentations enable so much more for students. PowerPoint opens […]

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Microsoft Educator Insider podcast + 16 innovative ideas

Matt Miller — Wed, 27 May 2020 12:38:44 +0000

The Microsoft Educator Insider series will give you inspiration, big ideas, and practical strategies for your classroom. Here are 16 excerpts from the show.This post is sponsored by Microsoft. It was independently conceived and created by Ditch That Textbook's Matt Miller. When you get people who care about students together to share ideas and brainstorm, […]

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30+ FREE PowerPoint education templates + how to make them

Matt Miller — Mon, 11 May 2020 16:16:38 +0000

PowerPoint education templates create meaningful interactive activities for students. Find free templates and how to make your own. Templates are productivity boosters. They can help us get more done in less time. They're also great lesson design frameworks. They help us craft a path for students to take their thinking -- or for them to guide […]

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3 ways to support your students with Immersive Reader

Matt Miller — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 19:16:20 +0000

Immersive Reader supports students who struggle to read in a non-stigmatizing way. Students can use it for free in several ways.Picture your classroom full of students. Now, realize that, on average, one out of every five of them has some form of reading disorder. Now, imagine being one of those students. You need help, but you […]

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