DepEd’s Microsoft 365: A Comprehensive Guide for Teachers
What is DepEd’s Microsoft 365?
The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has adopted Microsoft 365 to provide tools and services for its employees, teachers, and students1. This initiative promotes a culture of collaboration and communication and improves the performance of tasks.
Microsoft 365 Education is a suite of student-centered solutions that help create an equitable learning environment for all and help students succeed in the classroom and beyond. It includes familiar applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and now Microsoft Teams, plus additional classroom tools.
Benefits of Microsoft 365 for Teachers
Microsoft 365 Education offers numerous benefits for teachers:
- Increased Accessibility: Teachers and staff can work from wherever they are. They can also work on any platform.
- Save Time and Improve Efficiency: The Microsoft 365 platform has been tailored to improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with Peers: Microsoft 365 promotes collaboration among teachers.
- Improved Student Insights: Microsoft 365 provides tools that can help teachers gain insights into student performance.
- Superior Cybersecurity: Microsoft 365 offers robust security features to protect data and privacy.
How to Use Microsoft 365
Getting started with Microsoft 365 is straightforward. Here are some steps to guide you:
- Sign Up: Students and educators at eligible institutions can sign up for Office 365 Education for free. Use your valid school email address to get started.
- Access Anytime, Anywhere, from Any Device: Office 365 works like you: everywhere. Familiar applications and always-accessible files update in real time to make building your curriculum seamless and easy on Android, iOS, or Windows devices.
- Collaborate in Real Time: Bring conversations, content, and apps together all from a single Office 365 Education experience. Collaborate in real time without boundaries, and without worrying about lost formatting.
- Simplify Class Management: Create classes and groups for Teams, Intune for Education, and more for free with School Data Sync.
In conclusion, DepEd’s adoption of Microsoft 365 is a significant step towards enhancing the educational experience for both teachers and students. It not only provides a robust platform for collaboration and learning but also equips teachers with the tools they need to succeed in the digital age.