Empowering teachers as digital lifelong learners in school

May 31, 2025

Challenge 1 – SWOT Analysis of Microsoft Teams

For this task, I selected Microsoft Teams because it is the main platform I use in my teaching practice to collaborate with colleagues and to hold online lessons for students who are on extended sick leave.

The attached SWOT analysis identifies the platform’s strengths such as integration with other Microsoft tools and secure communication, as well as weaknesses such as complexity for beginners. It also highlights opportunities like providing training for staff, and threats including security risks caused by improper logout practices.

Challenge 2 – Microsoft Teams Tutorial (Infographic)

To support my colleagues in effectively using Microsoft Teams, I created a visual infographic tutorial that covers five key aspects:

The main reasons to use Microsoft Teams for teacher collaboration

How to access it securely

Basic collaborative features

How to log out safely

A reflection on how the platform supports professional communication and coordination

This tutorial aims to provide a clear and quick guide for teachers who may be unfamiliar with the platform, helping to unify our digital communication efforts.

Challenge 3 – Protocol for Positive Online Collaboration (Mind Map)

In this task, I created a mind map with five basic rules to promote respectful and effective online communication among teachers working on a collaborative project.

The rules are focused on mutual respect, clarity, and responsibility in digital interaction. They aim to foster a positive working environment by encouraging constructive feedback, avoiding misunderstandings, and handling conflicts privately.

The mind map is designed to be easy to understand and accessible for all team members.

Challenge 4 – Safe Use of Digital Technologies (Poster/Comic Strip)

For this challenge, I created a poster with a comic strip that explains three basic rules for the safe use of digital technologies in a school environment.

The rules are:

Always log out after using a shared device

Never share your passwords

Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication

These rules are presented in a visual storytelling format to help colleagues understand the importance of digital safety. The comic strip highlights real-life scenarios and simple steps to prevent unauthorized access and protect personal data.

Links from my work:
https://nasmedium.blogspot.com/2024/07/blog-post_84.html

Internet Safety - lectures in Macedonian language:
https://nasmedium.blogspot.com/2024/07/blog-post_7.html

Record Webinars on Microsoft Teams:
https://www.youtube.com/@AidaFizika

e-learning
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/yCZP1HXrhLNHhfeY?ref=Link

Project:
eTwinning:
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/T8FhjKLgDGMxk1h4?ref=Link
Suspicious social media sites - which one is the safest? https://sway.cloud.microsoft/LOsag0fSHUlNopsX?ref=Link

Using MS Sway for tutorials:

МS Office 365 - OneNote: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/jUSljBlrGLmXcZ3J?ref=Link

МS Office 365 - Outlook:

https://sway.cloud.microsoft/Ylf1zqCfqhAfCNDg?ref=Link

storyjumper:

https://sway.cloud.microsoft/m7Sc180Enx9BYnul?ref=Link

padlet:

https://sway.cloud.microsoft/B8MhmaPCN6PE9Mz8?ref=Link