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Microsoft

Get started with Office 365 and Windows for leadership

Microsoft via Microsoft Learn

Overview

  • Module 1: Use Microsoft Forms for surveys, quizzes, and polls in classes to increase student engagement and voice. Office 365 helps streamline and save time managing learning assessments with Forms

    In this module, you will:

    • Create formative and summative assessments with Microsoft Forms
    • Explain how to share or duplicate Microsoft Forms to collaborate with colleagues
    • Use autograding, manual grading, branching, and equation options to streamline the assessment process
  • Module 2: Make learning more powerful and dynamic with Microsoft OneNote digital notebooks. Use OneNote to compile and organize information, research, and content; support research, collaboration, note taking, journaling, and reflection.

    In this module, you will:

    • Create personal a notebook
    • Create, add, and share pages and content
    • Identify how to organize OneNote effectively and quickly find materials within notebooks
    • Manage a range of notebook settings

    ISTE Standards for Educators:

    • Educator - Facilitator
    • Educator - Learner
    • Educator -Collaborator

    UNESCO Standards for Educators:

    • Application of Digital skills
    • Organization and Administration
    • Teacher Professional Learning
  • Module 3: This module is designed for educators of all subject areas who want to empower students to utilize tools to unlock their full potential by addressing a diversity of needs.

    In this module, you will:

    • Create an accessible and personalized experience in Windows 10 and Microsoft 365
    • Demonstrate how to implement the tools and apps available to create accessible content
    • Explain the importance of personalizing the learning device to improve student outcomes
  • Module 4: This module helps education leaders understand why and how to use Windows 11 and Windows 11SE in the classroom and online. It comprises best practices for integration, support, collaboration, and learning.

    In this module, you will:

    • Help assess and contribute to the implementation of district K-12 technology programs at assigned school sites.
    • Increase student achievement by streamlining workflows and tasks to implement innovative, research-based instructional strategies
    • Work collaboratively with ongoing support and professional learning opportunities focused on personalized professional growth to increase learning outcomes.
    • Provide digital learning devices and support that keep students focused on learning with fewer opportunities for distraction in the classroom.
    • Support inclusivity and equity by using the powerful accessibility features that are embedded in Windows 11.

    ISTE Standards for Educators:

    • Educator - Designer
    • Educator - Facilitator
    • Educator - Leader

    UNESCO Standards for Educators:

    • Curriculum and Assessment
    • Organization and Administration
    • Pedagogy
  • Module 5: This module helps school leaders and classroom teachers, elevate instructional practices and student achievement using Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE.

    In this module, you will:

    • Assess and contribute to the implementation of district K-12 technology programs at assigned school sites.
    • Increase student achievement by streamlining workflows and tasks to implement innovative, research-based instructional strategies
    • Work collaboratively with ongoing support and professional learning opportunities focused on personalized professional growth to increase learning outcomes.
    • Provide digital learning devices and support that keep students focused on learning with fewer opportunities for distraction in the classroom.
    • Support inclusivity and equity by using the powerful accessibility features that are embedded in Windows 11.

    ISTE Standards for Educators:

    • Educator - Learner
    • Educator -Collaborator
    • Leaders - Empowering Leader

    UNESCO Standards for Educators:

    • Application of Digital skills
    • Organization and Administration
    • Pedagogy

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Module 1: Create authentic assessments with Microsoft Forms
    • Introduction
    • Introduction to Microsoft Forms
    • Pre-assessments
    • Formative assessments - entrance and exit tickets
    • Equations in Microsoft Forms
    • Branching feature in Microsoft Forms
    • Summative assessments
    • Share Microsoft Forms with students and teachers
    • Themes and settings for Microsoft Forms
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 2: Module 2: Get started with OneNote
    • Introduction
    • Get started with OneNote (Windows 10)
    • Add content to pages
    • Customize and manage your notebooks
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 3: Module 3: Empower every student with an inclusive classroom
    • Introduction
    • Independent learning
    • Read, listen, and watch independently
    • Accessibility settings
    • Create confidently
    • Organize efficiently
    • Collaborate inclusively
    • Conclusion
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 4: Module 4: Empower school leaders and tech-savvy educators with Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE: Course 101
    • Introduction
    • The role of school leaders and tech-savvy educators in digital transformation in schools
    • Collaborative decision making for digital technology initiatives
    • Benefits of Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE for education
    • Windows 11 productivity features
    • Windows 11 accessibility features
    • Meeting the needs of K-8 educators and students with Windows 11 SE
    • Get acquainted with Windows 11 SE features
    • Security features in Windows 11 and 11 SE
    • Management and deployment features in Windows 11 and 11 SE
    • Budgetary considerations with Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE
    • Continue to lead and support with Windows 11
    • Conclusion
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 5: Module 5: Engage teachers and students with Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE: Course 201
    • Introduction
    • Overview
    • Productivity features in Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE that support users
    • Accessibility features in Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE to support teaching and learning
    • Support student success with Windows 11 SE
    • Windows 11 in action
    • Professional growth as an ongoing process
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary

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