{"id":6476,"date":"2024-08-22T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/?p=6476"},"modified":"2024-09-09T10:19:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T17:19:53","slug":"develop-confident-communicators-a-guide-to-speaker-progress-for-educators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/08\/develop-confident-communicators-a-guide-to-speaker-progress-for-educators\/","title":{"rendered":"Develop confident communicators: A guide to Speaker Progress for educators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Speaker Progress, a Learning Accelerator from Microsoft, helps educators develop students\u2019 public speaking skills. Designed to accompany Speaker Coach, Speaker Progress enables you to create, customize, and assign speaking projects to your students, and collect insights about their performance over time. With <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/education-blog\/speaker-progress-in-microsoft-teams-for-education-now-globally\/ba-p\/4217253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI-powered real-time coaching<\/a>, Speaker Progress allows students to take ownership over their own communication skills development. Follow the steps below in our guide to Speaker Progress for educators and start using this innovative tool with your students.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msxcm-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\" wp-block-msxcm-kicker-block wp-block-msxcm-kicker--align-right\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Right\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msxcm-kicker__title small text-neutral-400 text-uppercase\">\n\t\t\tGet started with Speaker Coach\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msxcm-kicker__cta btn btn-link p-0 text-decoration-none\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2023\/08\/how-educators-can-use-speaker-coach-to-develop-confident-public-speakers\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Read the blog<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msxcm-kicker__glyph glyph-append-chevron-right\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educator benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Streamline public speaking instruction and identify focus areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide automatic, personalized feedback on qualities like pace, pitch, filler words, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examine skill development over time for individuals, classes, grade or year levels, and schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Student benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build confidence in public speaking through AI-powered real-time coaching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer a private space to practice and refine presentation delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop critical foundational and future-ready communication skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"cta-block cta-block--align-right cta-block--has-image wp-block-msx-cta has-background has-dark-gradient-background\" data-bi-an=\"CTA Block\">\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Microsoft-Education-PowerPoint-student-classroom.jpg\" class=\"cta-block__image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Microsoft-Education-PowerPoint-student-classroom.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Microsoft-Education-PowerPoint-student-classroom-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Microsoft-Education-PowerPoint-student-classroom-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__body\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"cta-block__headline\">Support foundational and future-ready skills<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-block__text\">Nurture ongoing improvement with Learning Accelerators and give students more opportunities to learn, practice, and receive targeted coaching.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/education\/learning-tools\/learning-accelerators\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn cta-block__link btn-light\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn about these tools\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-create-a-speaker-progress-assignment\">How to create a Speaker Progress assignment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating engaging speaking assignments for your students is quick and easy with Speaker Progress. All you need is a class in Microsoft Teams for Education to get started. Here\u2019s how to set up your first assignment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Microsoft Teams for Education and go to <strong>Assignments <\/strong>in a class channel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Create<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Learning Accelerators <\/strong>and then <strong>Speaker Progress<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-SpeakerProgress-Class-Assignment.webp\" alt=\"Decorative. Microsoft Teams for Education dashboard showing the Assignments area of a class channel and a Create button with a drop-down menu for Learning Accelerators and Speaker Progress.\" class=\"wp-image-6480 webp-format\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/01-SpeakerProgress-Class-Assignment.webp\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Access Speaker Progress by going to Assignments in a class channel on Microsoft Teams for Education.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/topic\/getting-started-with-speaker-progress-for-educators-8ed1e5cd-cd78-4f15-bdb5-8a1e22c3cb19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting started with Speaker Progress for educators<\/a> article from Microsoft Support for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you already have an assignment created, you can also add a Speaker Progress activity by selecting Learning Accelerators from the New assignment screen. This is helpful when you already have existing content that might benefit from a presentation practice session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"customize-the-assignment\">Customize the assignment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you add a Speaker Progress assignment, you can customize how students practice their presentation. You determine important parameters like how much time is spent practicing, how many attempts can be made, and how students receive feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To customize a Speaker Progress assignment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose an engaging <strong>Presentation title<\/strong> that reflects the assignment&#8217;s purpose. Consider using the name of the presentation that students will practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine the <strong>Number of attempts<\/strong> a student can practice their presentation before submitting the assignment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the <strong>time limit<\/strong> that students can practice their presentation during each attempt. Time ranges are between 1-10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide if you want to<strong> Require video <\/strong>when students complete the assignment. If selected, a recording of the attempt is made with the student\u2019s internal camera and shared with you when submitted. If you want to include body language feedback, you need to choose this option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide whether to <strong>release a rehearsal report <\/strong>to students at the end of each attempt. The rehearsal report contains AI-generated feedback on communication skills listed as strengths and opportunities for improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/02-SpeakerProgress-Assignment-options.webp\" alt=\"Decorative. Speaker Progress dashboard for customizing a public speaking assignment. Options include language, number of attempts, time limit, video requirement, and releasing the rehearsal report to students.\" class=\"wp-image-6481 webp-format\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/02-SpeakerProgress-Assignment-options.webp\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Speaker Progress assignment dashboard includes ways to customize the learning experience for students.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>The first time you create a Speaker Progress assignment, you\u2019ll receive a short overview of what Speaker Progress is and how to use it. Take a moment to review the overview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choose-feedback-types\">Choose feedback types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you create the Speaker Progress assignment, you will be prompted to choose the aspects of public speaking that you want students to focus on while practicing. Speaker Progress uses AI to assess qualities like pitch, pace, and pronunciation to help evaluate students as they speak. Tips are provided in real time, helping learners make adjustments and overcome challenges in the moment. Simply toggle the switches next to the feedback types to learn more and apply them to the assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can select all the feedback types or choose from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filler Words<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pronunciation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusiveness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repetitive language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Body language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/03-SpeakerProgress-dashboard-feedback-types.webp\" alt=\"Decorative. Speaker Progress dashboard for choosing the type of feedback to be given to. Options include feedback on delivery, content, and engagement.\" class=\"wp-image-6482 webp-format\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/03-SpeakerProgress-dashboard-feedback-types.webp\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can select what skills Speaker Progress should assess when students complete an assignment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Selecting feedback types allows you to create a personalized experience that targets the exact skills your students need to develop. You must select at least one to create the assignment, so take a moment to review the cards that appear on screen or check out <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/topic\/getting-started-with-speaker-progress-for-educators-8ed1e5cd-cd78-4f15-bdb5-8a1e22c3cb19#:~:text=What%20students%20are%20evaluated%20on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting started with Speaker Progress for educators: What students are evaluated on<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"finalize-and-send-the-assignment\">Finalize and send the assignment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The last step before assigning practice to students involves finalizing the Speaker Progress assignment in Microsoft Teams for Education. Just like all other assignments in Microsoft Teams, you can adjust when it\u2019s delivered, who should complete the assignment, and what additional resources to include. You can also add a point value for grading and include any directions for students. Check out the training course <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/training\/modules\/organize-content-create-assignments-assess-learners-understanding-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Organize content, create assignments, and assess learners&#8217; understanding in Microsoft Teams<\/a> if you need help completing any of the fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might consider adding a rubric and a Microsoft Reflect check-in if this is your students\u2019 first time using Speaker Progress. A rubric will clarify how you plan to evaluate their speaking skills, and a short <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2023\/09\/build-a-culture-of-wellbeing-a-guide-to-reflect-for-educators\/\">Reflect check-in can provide you with insights<\/a> on how students feel using Speaker Progress.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msxcm-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\" wp-block-msxcm-kicker-block wp-block-msxcm-kicker--align-left\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Left\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msxcm-kicker__title small text-neutral-400 text-uppercase\">\n\t\t\tFoster well-being in the classroom\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msxcm-kicker__cta btn btn-link p-0 text-decoration-none\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/education\/educators\/social-emotional-learning\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Get started with Reflect<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msxcm-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re finished customizing the assignments, be sure to choose <strong>Assign<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/04-MicrosoftTeams-assignment-settings.webp\" alt=\"Decorative. Microsoft Teams for Education assignment settings menu with various options for customizing a Speaker Progress assignment.\" class=\"wp-image-6483 webp-format\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/04-MicrosoftTeams-assignment-settings.webp\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Speaker Progress assignment contains all the features and options that you normally customize in Microsoft Teams before assigning work to students.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Built-in AI in assignments can help you generate instructions and enrich your content. Get suggestions for adding more details, adding learning objectives, emphasizing key concepts, and even making your assignments more interesting. After the content is created, you can make further edits and updates as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/08\/explore-new-ai-features-in-learning-accelerators\/\">Explore AI features in Learning Accelerators<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-students-complete-speaker-progress-assignments\">How students complete Speaker Progress assignments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When students receive a Speaker Progress assignment, they select the Speaker Progress link in the <strong>My work<\/strong> section. Students will be prompted to check their microphone and video settings before beginning their rehearsal. They can also view the time limit and number of attempts that you set up when creating the assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes Speaker Progress assignments so beneficial is that students do not need an audience or someone to assess their speech. Students immediately receive AI-generated feedback when they start speaking. The feedback includes words of encouragement and coaching tips that appear as pop-ups on their computer screen. Students can mute this feedback if it\u2019s distracting and opt to see it in the rehearsal report once they\u2019re done practicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bar above the recording lets learners know when they&#8217;re reaching the end of their session. If the assignment has a time limit, the bar changes to red to let students know they have 30 seconds remaining. When they&#8217;re finished, students select the stop button. The session automatically ends once the time limit expires. Learn more about the student experience in the support article <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/topic\/getting-started-with-speaker-progress-for-students-e6de7cdc-685c-448a-81e6-a11985e437e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting started with Speaker Progress for students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05-Student-experience-Speaker-Progress-assignment.webp\" alt=\"Decorative. A student recording a Speaker Progress assignment with their built-in laptop camera.\" class=\"wp-image-6484 webp-format\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/05-Student-experience-Speaker-Progress-assignment.webp\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When students record their presentation with Speaker Progress, performance feedback is delivered in real time through pop-up messages on the screen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>For more accurate feedback, encourage students to find a quiet, distraction-free space to complete Speaker Progress assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"review-the-rehearsal\">Review the rehearsal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When students finish rehearsing, they can choose to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Try again<\/strong> if you allowed more than one attempt when creating the Speaker Progress assignment. If learners try again, their current recording is erased and replaced with a new recording. Learners can&#8217;t recover and submit a previous recording.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>View the rehearsal report<\/strong> if you allowed students to review the report before grading and returning the assignment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attach the recording<\/strong> to their assignment. If students are on their last try and viewing their report isn&#8217;t allowed, their last recorded attempt is automatically attached to their assignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The rehearsal report includes a breakdown of strengths and opportunities for improvement based on the AI feedback. Suggestions are designed to be actionable so students can immediately make changes to their delivery. Students can also re-watch their rehearsal by playing the recording and listening for feedback instances.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/06-SpeakerCoach-rehearsal-report.webp\" alt=\"Decorative. A Speaker Coach rehearsal report that shows a video of the presentation, performance review, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.\" class=\"wp-image-6485 webp-format\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/06-SpeakerCoach-rehearsal-report.webp\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Speaker Coach rehearsal report provides students with actionable insights on public speaking skills when they finish recording a Speaker Progress assignment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Directing students to re-watch a rehearsal and identify when they used filler words or repetitive language can help them take steps to improve their delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"assess-an-assignment\">Assess an assignment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you open a student\u2019s completed Speaker Progress assignment, you automatically receive the rehearsal report along with the rehearsal recording. If a student previously completed Speaker Progress assignments, the insights cards in the report include comparison data from their most recent assignment. A plus sign (+) indicates an increase in occurrences in a specific feedback type, and a minus sign (-) indicates a decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After reviewing the report and insights, you can use Speed Grader to share your feedback and assign a grade. Use the dropdown menu to <strong>Return<\/strong> the assignment to the student or <strong>Return for revision<\/strong> if students need to practice more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Share a copy of the Speaker Progress Presentation Tips infographic with students so that they have a resource to reference when rehearsing or after you return a Speaker Progress assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/mec\/develop-confident-presenters-speaker-progress\/media\/speaker-progress-speaker-coach-presentation-tips-infographic-816px.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the Speaker Progress Presentation Tips infographic<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaker Progress is available for you to use with any age or subject area. Open Microsoft Teams for Education, create an assignment, and start helping students develop speaking skills. 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