About this tool
Microsoft 365 provides anytime, anywhere access toÌýproductivity and collaboration tools that can help to improve learning outcomes, enhance classroom efficiencies, achieve goals, and save time. Instructors have access to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote,Ìýplus exciting newÌýapps like Stream, Teams (including polling), and Forms.
Features and functionality
Word
- Going from a blank page to a valuable document is easier than ever.
Forms
- , invite others to respond to it using almost any web browser or mobile device, see real-time results as they're submitted, use built-in analytics to evaluate responses.
OneNote
- Capture notes by typing, drawing, or writing. Organize and reuse your notes across all your devices.
Excel
- Discover and connect to data, analyze it, and visualize insights.
PowerPoint
- Take your presentation to the next level. Design presentations like a professional.
Stream
- Enhance your communications,Ìýmeetings, and training with a seamless video experience across web and mobile apps.ÌýSee the Stream FAQ's.
Bookings
- A simpler way to schedule, manage, and customize appointment details. See theÌý.
Teams
- Chat, manage projects, and work on documents all in one place. Use the polling feature to get your groups help with aÌýdecisionÌýor to get feedback on ideas.
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Teams isÌýavailable to University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ employees (i.e. staff, faculty, and graduate students employed by the University).
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Use theÌýÌýto request a new Team, or .
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Teams meetings can accommodate 1,000 attendees.
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is available for all current University employees and students.
OneDrive
With 5TB of storage,Ìýyou can store your files in one place,ÌýÌý(even externally), and access them from any device.ÌýSee theÌýÌýto learn more.
Tool guide
| Cost | No cost |
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| Recommended class size | Maximum number of participants is 1,000 |
| LEARN integrations | Ìý |
| Known limitations | N/A |
| Level of support | Centrally licensed and managed |
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Additional resources
- (IST Knowledge Base)
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- M365 changes and highlights blog
How your peers are using this tool
"The ability to immediately set up a Team from the class roster embedded in LEARN is an excellent time-saver when delivering online sessions using Microsoft Teams. For Instructors needing to deal with multiple delivery platforms this automated feature really helps the workflow and ability to focus on the core teaching rather than details"
- Jonathan Blay, School of Pharmacy
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Need help?
Contact the IST Service Desk
- helpdesk@uwaterloo.ca
- 519-888-4567 ext. 44357
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