Classroom Connections: Unleashing Microsoft365 for Smarter Learning
Session 2: 1:00pm-2:00pm (Friday March 07, 2025)
Description
Discover how Microsoft365 applications are transforming our classrooms into dynamic, collaborative learning spaces. This presentation, *Classroom Connections: Unleashing Microsoft365 for Smarter Learning*, dives into how tools like Teams, OneNote, and OneDrive enhance student engagement and streamline workflows for educators. We’ll explore practical, classroom-ready applications of Microsoft365 that support real-time collaboration, facilitate efficient lesson planning, and encourage continuous feedback. From simplifying assignments to fostering student teamwork, Microsoft365 empowers both teachers and students with versatile tools designed for today’s digital learning needs. Join us to learn best practices, see live demonstrations, and gather insights into creating a more connected, efficient, and tech-forward classroom environment.
Presenters
David Camberos
Fontana Adult School
David Camberos is a school administrator at Fontana Adult School in California, committed to empowering adult learners through innovative use of technology. He focuses on integrating Microsoft365 applications into daily educational practices to enhance accessibility, streamline communication, and foster collaboration. As a school site, they strive to create a supportive learning environment that equips adult learners with practical, tech-driven skills for success.
Maria Camacho
Fontana Adult School
Maria Camacho has been in adult education for ten years and management for twenty. She brings her eclectic range of experience to her students to help them prepare for the workforce. Her Keyboarding and Getting Started With Computers courses have proven to be paramount in equipping her students with the 21st Century Skills required to be successful in today's ever-changing economy.
Lynette Browning
Fontana Adult School
Lynette Browning has been in education since 1980. She's taught them big, she's taught them small, she's taught them all. Currently, she focuses on assisting her students through the process of becoming U. S. Citizens. To keep track of their varied progress, she has created an Excel sheet to help keep track of all prerequisites that students need to meet before exiting her program. She demonstrates a growth mindset in learning how to integrate technology into her classroom.
Rosa Cauble
Fontana Adult School
As an ESL Instructor at Fontana Adult School, Rosa Cauble supports adult learners to succeed and create goals in language and life. In addition, she serves as a Digital Wizard Tech, integrating technology to enhance learning, and as a Civics Coordinator, fostering tools our adults can benefit from. She is also a proud member of the DLAC team, where she collaborates on initiatives to support a digital learning platform.
Type of Presentation
Demonstration (60 Minutes)
Audience
- Teachers
- Administrators
- Support Staff (Transition Specialists, Counselors, Librarians, etc.)
Program Strands
- Adult Basic Education
- Adult Secondary Education
- Adults with Disabilities
- English as a Second Language
- Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship
- Short-term Career Technical Education
- Workforce Preparation
Category Strands
- Ensuring Equity and Access
- Digital Learning Foundations
- Designing Learning Experiences
- Online Engagement and Assessment
- Student Support Services
- Program Administration and Coordination