How can I improve student participation using Microsoft Teams.?

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Hello Mariam@ , 

To improve student participation in Microsoft Teams, it is important to use the main apps and features in a simple and consistent way. Here are some recommended app you can try: 

1. Chat (built into Teams) 

• Ask students to type short answers, opinions, or questions 
• Good for shy students who don’t like speaking 

To learn about interesting features in Chat, you can refer to articles listed here: Chat with others in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support 

2. Polls (Microsoft Forms app in Teams) 

• Use for quick questions during class 
• Example: multiple choice, vocabulary checks 
• Easy way to get answers from everyone at once 

For your reference: Create a poll in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support 

Also, here's a third-party instruction that can be useful for your inqury: How to Create a Poll in Teams: Quick & Easy Guide 

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3. Breakout Rooms (built into Teams meetings) 

• Put students into small groups for discussion 
• Give each group a clear, simple task 
• Helps more students speak and share ideas 

For your reference: Manage breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support 

4. Assignments (built into Teams) 

• Share homework, quizzes, or small projects 
• Students can submit written work or recordings 
• Helps keep students responsible and involved outside class 

For detailed instruction, you can refer to: Create an assignment in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support 

5. Whiteboard (Microsoft Whiteboard) 

• Let students write or draw ideas together 
• Useful for brainstorming or vocabulary activities 
• Makes lessons more interactive 

To learn more about this feature, please see: Use Whiteboard in a Teams meeting | Microsoft Support 

6. Quiz (using Microsoft Forms) 

• Create short quizzes for review or practice 
• Can include multiple choice, short answer, or matching 
• Students can complete them during or after class 

Here's a helpful guide you may want to try: Assign quizzes to students through Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support 

7. Flip (video response tool for assignments) 

• Students record short videos to answer questions 
• Helpful for speaking practice in English 
• Gives quieter students a chance to express themselves 

For your reference: Flip video recording for assignments in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support 

You can start with just Chat, Polls, and Breakout Rooms, then add other tools when you feel more comfortable. 

I hope this suggestion is helpful. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you need more clarifications or step-by-step guide on any app.

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