Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft OneNote is a versatile digital note-taking and collaboration tool that supports the teaching strategy of Collaborative Learning. With OneNote, educators can create shared notebooks where students can collaborate, share ideas, and work together on projects in real-time. Students can contribute text, images, audio recordings, and even handwritten notes, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. OneNote's organisation features, such as sections, pages, and tags, allow for easy navigation and categorisation of content. Additionally, the ability to embed multimedia elements, link to external resources, and provide feedback through comments promotes active engagement and deeper understanding. By leveraging OneNote, educators can facilitate seamless collaboration, encourage peer-to-peer learning, and empower students to take ownership of their learning journey.

BCE Due Diligence Rating

Low Risk - Use Responsibly

Year Level Suitability Rating

Developmental Considerations

Potential Uses

Microsoft OneNote can be used to enhance Collaborative Learning in the classroom.

Literature Circles

Create a shared OneNote notebook for literature circles, where students can collaboratively analyze and discuss assigned readings. They can use different sections for character analysis, plot summaries, and thematic discussions, modifying the traditional literature circle format by incorporating digital collaboration and multimedia elements like audio or video recordings.

Interactive Vocab Journal

Students create individual vocabulary journals in OneNote, where they not only define and provide examples of new words but also include audio recordings or videos demonstrating their understanding and usage. This augmentation enhances vocabulary learning by incorporating multimedia elements.

Interactive Writing Task

Use OneNote to facilitate interactive writing workshops, where students can share their written work and provide feedback to peers. They can use the drawing tools to annotate and highlight specific areas for improvement, augmenting the traditional writing workshop by incorporating digital collaboration and visual feedback.

Virtual Maths Manipulatives

Utilize OneNote to create virtual math manipulatives, such as interactive number lines, base-ten blocks, or geometric shapes. Students can collaborate and manipulate these digital tools to solve math problems, modifying the traditional use of physical manipulatives by enhancing interactivity and collaboration.

Maths Problem Solving Journals

Have students maintain math problem-solving journals in OneNote, where they not only solve math problems but also explain their thought processes and strategies. They can include audio or video recordings to provide a deeper understanding of their problem-solving approach, redefining the traditional math problem-solving activity by incorporating multimedia elements and reflection.

Digital Interactive Timelines

Have students collaboratively create digital interactive timelines in OneNote, incorporating text, images, videos, and hyperlinks to represent historical events. They can provide explanations and reflections, fostering collaboration and critical thinking. This redefines the traditional timeline activity by enhancing interactivity, multimedia integration, and student-driven exploration.

Group Fitness Challenge

Create a shared OneNote notebook where students can collaborate on fitness challenges. They can track their progress, set goals, and share workout routines or healthy recipes, promoting collaboration, goal-setting, and knowledge of fitness and nutrition.

Virtual Tour

Take students on virtual field trips using OneNote, where they can explore different historical or cultural sites. They can collaboratively document their findings, reflections, and multimedia artifacts within the shared OneNote notebook, modifying the traditional field trip experience by incorporating digital collaboration and multimedia integration.

Inquiry Feedback Loop

Create a feedback loop for scientific inquiry using OneNote. Students can conduct experiments, record observations, and analyze data within a shared OneNote notebook. They can then provide feedback to their peers on their experimental design, data analysis, and conclusions. Peers can respond to the feedback, make revisions, and continue the cycle of inquiry. This activity promotes collaboration, critical thinking, and the iterative process of scientific inquiry.

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Accessibility Features

Making Functional Adjustments

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

Keyboard Navigation: OneNote supports keyboard shortcuts and navigation, allowing users with physical disabilities to navigate the interface without relying on a mouse.
Dictation and Speech-to-Text: Users can use speech recognition software or built-in dictation features to input text into OneNote, making it accessible for individuals with physical impairments that affect typing or writing.
Touch and Pen Input: OneNote is compatible with touchscreens and digital pens, enabling users with limited dexterity or mobility to interact with the application using touch or stylus input.

SENSORY ADJUSTMENTS

High Contrast Mode: OneNote offers a high contrast mode, allowing users with visual impairments or sensitivity to adjust the color scheme for better visibility and readability.
Screen Reader Compatibility: OneNote is compatible with screen reader software, enabling individuals with visual impairments to access and navigate the application using assistive technology.
Closed Captioning and Subtitles: Users can add closed captions or subtitles to multimedia content within OneNote, making it accessible for individuals with hearing impairments.

COGNITIVE ADJUSTMENTS

Organizational Tools: OneNote provides features like sections, pages, and tags, allowing users to organize and categorize their notes, making it easier for individuals with cognitive impairments to structure and locate information.
Audio and Video Recording: Users can record audio or video directly within OneNote, helping individuals with cognitive impairments to capture and review information in multiple modalities.
Text-to-Speech: OneNote supports text-to-speech functionality, enabling users to have their notes read aloud, which can assist individuals with cognitive impairments in comprehension and information processing.

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENTS

Collaboration and Sharing: OneNote allows for real-time collaboration and sharing of notebooks, promoting inclusivity and enabling individuals to work together on projects or share notes with others.
Digital Ink and Drawing Tools: OneNote provides digital ink and drawing tools, allowing users to express themselves creatively and visually, which can be beneficial for individuals with social or emotional challenges.

Support for Universal Design for Learning

Multiple Means of Representation

OneNote allows users to input information in various formats, including text, images, audio, and video. This flexibility enables learners to represent their ideas and concepts in ways that suit their preferences and learning styles.

Multiple Means of Engagement

OneNote promotes engagement by providing features like collaboration, multimedia integration, and interactive elements. Students can collaborate in real-time, incorporate multimedia elements into their notes, and interact with content through links, tags, and search functionalities, enhancing their motivation and involvement in the learning process.

Multiple Means of Expression

OneNote offers a range of tools for creating and expressing ideas, such as typing, handwriting, drawing, and recording audio or video. This variety of options allows learners to choose the most effective means of demonstrating their understanding and expressing their thoughts.