Office 365 and Teams for K-12 Educators

Modern classrooms require flexible, organized, and engaging digital solutions to support diverse student needs. Managing lessons, assignments, and communication across a digital environment can feel overwhelming without the right foundation. This text-based course guides you through utilizing digital education tools to build a collaborative, accessible, and structured learning environment for K-12 students. You will discover how to streamline your daily workflows, allowing you to focus more on teaching and less on administration. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental setup of digital classrooms using Teams and OneNote Class Notebooks. - Create interactive lessons and digital handouts that cater to different K-12 learning styles. - Configure structured assignments, rubrics, and feedback loops to simplify grading. - Apply built-in accessibility tools, such as Immersive Reader, to support diverse learners. - Design quick quizzes and formative assessments using digital forms to track student progress. - Manage parent-teacher communication and student collaboration safely within a digital space. The course starts with essential terminology and basic navigation before walking you through step-by-step written tutorials for setting up classrooms, managing assignments, and leveraging accessibility features. Designed specifically for K-12 teachers, instructional designers, and school administrators who are new to digital classroom tools, this course requires no prior technical experience. Start reading today to build a more organized and engaging digital classroom for your students.