Up next in my latest Quick Guides is Microsoft Editor.  Microsoft Editor can help students improve their writing skills and communicate more effectively. It can also help teachers grade papers more efficiently by identifying common errors and suggesting corrections. I use the Microsoft Editor add in online all the time at home and work - it's so easy to identify errors or fixes in my writing.  Checking grammar, spelling, similarity and the ability to do this across languages, makes Microsoft Editor an essential tool for students and teachers.  Download the guide here

Unleash the power and fun of learning with colorful Microsoft Education Quick Guides. I have partnered with Microsoft to produce Quick Guides on Microsoft Learning tools. "Heather Aird's EdTech "Quick Guides" are a game-changer for educators seeking to harness the power of Microsoft Education products in their classrooms. Through vibrant colors, simplicity, and comprehensive coverage of various tools, these guides empower teachers to embrace technology confidently. With Heather Aird's Quick Guides, the integration of EdTech becomes an exciting journey of exploration, collaboration, and creativity, leading to enhanced student engagement and enriched learning experiences. So, grab your Quick Guides, embrace the possibilities, and let the transformative power of technology unfold in your classroom !" Mike Tholfsen Group Product Manager Microsoft Education Read the article here

Microsoft has recently announced their   Learning Accelerators  – a new category of learning tools that help support and streamline the creation, review, and analysis of student progress and development across academic subjects.  I have created brand new Quick Guides for some of these learning accelerators, with more to come. Quick Guides Include: Reading Coach Reflect Search Coach Speaker Coach Download Quick Guides Here

Microsoft has a wide variety of accessibility tools that make education and resources accessible to all pupils.  I created quick guide posters which we have put up in every classroom so pupils can access these tools in any class at any point. Some pupils have also been given these quick guides in a bookmark format, meaning they have these to hand in class and at home.  These resources have proved to be very effective in supporting pupils and staff when using these tools and over 150 teachers across the country have requested copies. It is a pleasure knowing this work is supporting pupils all over the country.  Pupils have been using these tools in their classes which has allowed them to be included more in lessons as barriers, such as low literacy levels literacy, can be reduced.    Download the quick guides here