MICROSOFT TEAMS

FOR TEACHERS

COURSE SUMMARY

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Explore features in Teams that enhance classroom communication, curriculum delivery, and student engagement.

Microsoft Teams for Teachers

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COURSE DETAILS

COUrSE INSTRUCTOR

Paul gose & KEn RICKARD

COUrSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides K–12 educators with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Teams as an instructional and collaborative tool. Participants will explore features that enhance classroom communication, curriculum delivery, and student engagement. Through hands-on activities, teachers will apply best practices for implementing Microsoft Teams in real educational contexts.

Email

(209) 380-5546

Correspondence will occur once every week until course requirements are met. Evidence of 15 hours per unit must be submitted. Online correspondence will vary due to technology needs and be determined on an individual basis.

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PRIMARY LEARNING OBJECTIVES (UNITS 1-3)

  •  Understand the core interface and structure of Teams
  •  Create and manage Teams and channels for classrooms
  •  Navigate chat, posts, and assignments tabs
  •  Learn how to organize files and use the calendar for scheduling
  •  Create and distribute assignments through Teams
  •  Use rubrics, feedback tools, and Gradebook
  •  Manage effective teacher-student communication using Posts, Chat, and Announcements
  •  Integrate OneNote Class Notebook for student work and assessments
  • Conduct and record live class meetings or virtual office hours
  •  Integrate apps like Forms, Flip, and PowerPoint Live
  •  Use breakout rooms and attendance features effectively
  •  Learn equitable, safe, and accessible practices for all learners

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

  • Your first assignment/ log entry is a phone call / meeting with Valley Teachers Group. Any additional correspondence will be conducted on request. Email valleyteachersgroup@gmail.com and set up an Orientation meeting.
  • The keeping of a time specific log documenting research, activity, and curriculum is required. Evidence of 15 clock hours per each unit of credit must be recorded to meet course requirements, scholastic/academic time log must be submitted at completion of the course
  • When all assignments that are listed below have been completed, evidence emailed/sent to valleyteachersgroup@gmail.com for instructor review. In email please format subject line as follows: last name, first name, course name/number

COURSE MATERIALS

COURSE SYLLABUS

ASSIGNMENTS

  • Phone conversation or Zoom meeting with either Ken Rickard (209)648-4446 or Paul Gose (209)380-5546.

Assigments will be discussed during Orientation.


EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR CREDIT

If any of the 15 hours will be completed asynchronously, you must provide a detailed explanation of how the additional time will be accounted for here (What assignments will they complete? What will they turn into you to prove this work was completed?).

Participants are evaluated based on successful completion and submission of all assignments and completion of “time log” of hours requirement.

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POLICY STATEMENT

These courses are post-baccalaureate, professional development units that are not part of a degree program, but are designed in collaboration with school districts and other educational organizations to meet specific staff development needs. Students should seek approval of appropriate district or college officials before enrolling in these courses to satisfy any degree, state credential, or local school district requirements.