Learning Accelerators

Microsoft Learning Accelerators are a set of tools baked into Microsoft 365 for Education, designed to help educators personalise learning for every student.

Please be aware that these tools may contain video and/or voice recording technology. As the Data Controller, please ensure all data is handled in line with your organisations data handling policy, the GDPR and the Data Protection Act. Should you require further information relating to the handling and management of this type of data please refer to your Data Protection Officer.

For Educators:

  • Streamline assignments: Create, review, and analyse practice exercises faster.
  • Personalised learning: Offer targeted coaching to each student in real-time.
  • Unlock potential: Help all students develop foundational and future-ready skills.

For Students:

  • Practise instantly: Get started on assignments right away in familiar apps like Teams and OneNote.
  • Get real-time feedback: Receive personalised guidance to catch up, keep up, or excel.
  • Boost learning: Improve your skills in an inclusive and supportive environment.

In Summary:

They are AI-powered tools for teachers, helping them unlock each student’s potential with foundational and future-ready skills. They’re seamlessly integrated into familiar tools like Teams, OneNote, and PowerPoint, making learning smoother for everyone.

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Reading Coach #

Helps people of all ages improve their reading skills, particularly fluency and pronunciation.

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Reading Progress #

Designed to support reading development, but with a specific focus on reading fluency.

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Reflect #

Focused on promoting wellbeing and emotional learning in educational settings.

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Search Coach #

Designed to help students and educators develop critical information literacy skills.

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Search Progress #

Complementary to Search Coach and builds upon its foundation.

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Speaker Coach #

Helps you improve your public speaking skills via PowerPoint or Teams.

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Speaker Progress #

Integrates into speaking and presentation assignments within Microsoft Teams for Education.

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Math Tools #

Within M365 there are Learning Tools that support with Math and Numeracy.

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Accessibility #

Find out about Immersive Reader and Microsoft Dictate

User Feedback #

Please let us know how you are using any of the above Microsoft Learning Accelerators by reaching out via,

Glow.Engagement@educationscotland.gov.scot

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