Minecraft: Education Edition from #Microsoft makes learning fun and improves students’ critical thinking. Pretty cool, right?

@CharlotteMecklenburgSchools deployed this learning game in classrooms as part of an initiative to engage students and ignite their passion for learning. This game-as-learning tool encourages students to work together to solve problems and places an emphasis on developing critical skills like math fluency and creativity.

Curious about how to make learning exciting for your students? Contact our team at Virtual Office Solutions to learn more.

VoIP improved dramatically when telecoms shifted from 3G to 4G — and businesses are in for a treat once 5G is rolled out.
Mobile VoIP
VoIP calls rely heavily on sufficient download and upload speeds. For example, when mobile VoIP users on 4G networks are limited to 12 Mbps upload and 2 Mbps download speeds, they experience unstable and poor call connectivity and clarity.

Microsoft Outlook comes with a raft of features that make managing your busy schedule and boosting your productivity easier. If you find Outlook’s myriad capabilities a little overwhelming, don’t worry — these tips and tricks will have you using Outlook like a pro in no time.

Helping nonprofits achieve their mission:

For all #nonprofit teams, innovation and staff productivity are a must. At the same time, technology resources are limited. This “Accelerate your nonprofit’s mission with Teams” webinar, brought to you by @msftnonprofits, shows how your organization can digitally transform to improve operations and efficiencies with secure, private, and compliant communication tools. #Tech4Good #SocialImpact #DigitalTransformation @Microsoft-365 @Office365

Learn how to roll out and manage Microsoft Teams across your #nonprofit organization with “Instructor-led training for Microsoft Teams,” brought to you by @msftnonprofits. With 10 free sessions on a wide range of topics, there’s something for everyone in your organization. This series will get your organization up and running with Teams, and you can interact directly with live instructors. #Tech4Good #SocialImpact #DigitalTransformation @Microsoft-365 @Office365

US primary schools that embrace digitally enabled learning report a 30% increase in competency scores. Technology holds the key to transforming the student experience. With built-in, easy-to-use accessibility tools, you can help streamline student-teacher interaction and enable students to personalize their learning environment to suit individual needs.

So much can be accomplished by integrating the right solutions. At Virtual Office Solutions, we want to help you do just that. Contact us today to learn more about the tools you can leverage to increase your students’ learning experience.

Find out how your #nonprofit team can work more efficiently without complex tools by checking out the “Crash Course in Microsoft Teams” eBook, brought to you by @msftnonprofits. Discover how to start using Microsoft Teams to communicate instantly and easily:

• Chat, online meetings, calls
• File-sharing, recording, transcription
• Real-time co-editing
• Collaboration inside and outside the organization

#Tech4Good #SocialImpact #DigitalTransformation @Microsoft-365 @Office365

Among enterprises, 91 percent report data security concerns when they move to the cloud. If these worries are left unaddressed, they can lead an organization to slow down or completely halt its digital transformation. Learn about the three criteria that network detection and response (#NDR) solutions must have to ensure a successful cloud approach to cybersecurity and native integration with Microsoft #Azure.

At Vincent Massey School, teachers are trying to provide the spark that takes a student from passive to active learner, and they’re doing it with technology. With tech, teachers can give students a more personalized experience and offer more ways to explore the curriculum.

In the past, teachers needed multiple devices to teach effectively. Now, with solutions like Windows 10 and Office 365, teachers can get more done on one platform.

At Virtual Office Solutions, we want your teachers to have the tools that bring their classrooms to the modern digital age. Contact us today to learn more on how we can help.