Microsoft Tools for Educators (3/3): Reflect and Insights
Microsoft Reflect is an app built into Microsoft Teams that helps build a student-centered classroom with space for students to grow their emotional vocabulary and learn to express their feelings.
With a list of 51 different emotions brought to life by the Feelings Monster, an illustrated character that helps students expand their emotional vocabulary, Reflect is a landing place for powerful check-ins with students that will help them gauge their motivations and effort in learning, grow socially and emotionally, and develop social and emotional intelligence t
Reflect gives you the tools to accompany your students in their social-emotional development, letting you tap into the richness of your students’ emotions as they build empathy,learn fearlessly, and connect joyfully.
In this course we will explore how to set up Reflect Check-ins in Microsoft Teams, use the Emotion Board feature for Early Years Learners and those without one to one devices and the Reflect Web app.
Your Trainer
Originally an additional support needs secondary school teacher, Chris is now a digital learning consultant for XMA. He has previously taught in schools in both Scotland and China, both in the state and independent sectors. Chris is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Master Trainer and Microsoft Certified Educator. He was previously an MIE Fellow for Scotland and was awarded MIE Expert of the Year for Scotland 2019-20.
Chris works with XMA and partners extensively on developing new resources, materials and tools for Professional Learning. Chris champions the use of technology to support inclusion and accessibility through a variety of digital tools available on iPads. He is also hugely passionate about empowering and amplifying student and educator voice. Chris is currently an 'Accessibility and Inclusive Design' Advisory Board Member for Flipgrid as well as a Flipgrid Student Voice Ambassador and Grid Guide. He is also a Wakelet Ambassador and Community Leader.
When he's not working with teachers and leaders, Chris can be found on his cycle or playing board games with his three young daughters. He is also a Cubs Scout Leader in Glasgow as well as a black tag at Tae Kwon Do.
Course Curriculum
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StartWelcome (1:28)
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StartWhat is the Reflect app in Microsoft Teams (1:00)
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StartCreating a Reflect Check-in (3:29)
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StartBrain Breaks Library (3:31)
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StartPupil View (3:48)
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StartReflect data and Insights App (4:29)
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StartEmotion Board (5:03)
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StartReflect web app (4:53)
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StartFurther Support (1:24)
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StartThank You and Feedback