Three Reasons to Use Immersive Reader by @VictoriaTheTech

by Victoria Thompson | Jan 10, 2021 | Microsoft, MS - Intermediate

Guest Post by Victoria Thompson Today I’d like to take the time to talk about one of my favorite Microsoft tools: Immersive Reader. I’m a huge fan of Immersive Reader, Microsoft’s premier tool to increase readability of content. I mainly use it in OneNote. From using...

Quizzes in PowerPoint by @VictoriaTheTech

by Victoria Thompson | Dec 13, 2020 | Microsoft, MS - Intermediate, PowerPoint

Guest Post by Victoria Thompson Not too long ago I wrote about adding Forms into PowerPoint, which will now be my go-to method for collecting feedback directly in a PowerPoint presentation. Out of interest, I decided to play around with this feature a bit more to see...

Adding Audio to PowerPoint By @VictoriaTheTech

by Victoria Thompson | Nov 30, 2020 | Microsoft, MS - Intermediate, PowerPoint

As I mentioned in my last blog, I absolutely love using Screen Recorder in PowerPoint. Before transitioning into my new role as a STEM instructional coach, Screen Recorder was instrumental to my role as a math educator, especially with problem solving. However, there...

Using Screen Recorder in Microsoft PowerPoint for Asynchronous Tasks By @VictoriaTheTech

by Victoria Thompson | Nov 8, 2020 | Microsoft, MS - Intermediate, PowerPoint

For asynchronous tasks and homework, consider using Screen Recorder in Microsoft PowerPoint. With the Screen Recorder feature you can record your computer screen and related audio directly on PowerPoint, and then embed it in your PowerPoint slide for you (and your...

Kerning in Microsoft Word by @VictoriaTheTech

by Victoria Thompson | Nov 5, 2020 | Microsoft, MS - Intermediate, Word

Kerning is a simple way to add some design and flair to your documents in Microsoft Word. What is Kerning for fonts? When I tell people about my use of Kerning for fonts in Microsoft Word, the first response I get is: what even is Kerning for fonts? I’m finding that...

Parts of Speech Fun in Immersive Reader

by Victoria Thompson | Oct 30, 2020 | Microsoft, MS - Intermediate

Immersive Reader in Microsoft Office I am consistently stunned at the features in Immersive Reader, a platform offered by Microsoft Office and Office 365 that has been proven to improve reading comprehension, word recognition, and fluency. I typically use it within...