Introduction to Microsoft Office 365
Overview
This is an introduction to the core Microsoft Office 365 tools.
With a combination of demonstration and real-life examples, facilitated by Lindy Hockenbary, you’ll explore the many possibilities for choice, collaboration, and communication within the Microsoft Office 365 suite of programs.
In 8 sessions (90 minutes each), the topics will include:
Using Using Outlook and Calendar to collaborate and communicate with learners
Introduction to OneDrive to understand the platform and how it works
Using OneNote for organization and to save time
Teams Meetings and Microsoft Whiteboard or Stream for instruction and collaboration
Using the Microsoft Accessibility Suite to meet the needs of every learner
Using Word Online and PowerPoint Online for feedback and collaboration
Using Sway for creation and collaboration
Using Microsoft Forms for learning, assessment, and course feedback
Participants will learn how to streamline "classroom" workflows and integrate blended learning into their lesson planning by designing literacy-learning activities using Microsoft tools such as Outlook, Calendar, One Note, Teams, Microsoft Whiteboard, Word, Powerpoint and Sway, and Forms.
Session 1: Outlook and Calendar
Learn how to spend less time on administrative tasks, such as email, and more time on what really matters: working with learners.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to use Outlook and Calendar to create systems to ensure effective communication between instructors and students.
Participants will be able to leverage using Outlook and Calendar to support effective student collaboration.
Topics covered:
Layouts
Increasing email efficiency: templates, filters, sweep, rules, snooze, categorize, add-ins
Archiving
Calendar view and settings
Creating multiple calendars
Session 2: Introduction to OneDrive
Using OneDrive is a key skill to effectively utilize the Microsoft suite. This session will set you up for success with OneDrive. You will learn the difference between OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint and when to use each tool. We will take a deep dive into OneDrive and prepare you to manage your files in the cloud. Once your files are in the cloud, you will be able to take advantage of the Office Online products.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to identify when to use OneDrive, Teams, or SharePoint.
Participants will be able to utilize OneDrive for cloud file storage and management.
Participants will be able to identify when to use Office Online vs Office desktop versions.
Topics covered:
What is OneDrive?
OneDrive vs SharePoint vs Teams
Office Online vs Office desktop
Session 3: Using OneNote for organization and to save time
Learn about your digital three ring binder: OneNote. OneNote can be used to organize your instructional materials, including lesson plans, notes, research, resources, and more. If you are looking for some organization in your teaching practice, OneNote is the tool for you!
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to utilize OneNote to organize instructional materials.
Participants will be able to utilize OneNote features to plan lessons and save time.
Topics covered:
What is OneNote and how can you use it?
OneNote layout
Creating sections and pages
Adding content
Sharing pages
Session 4: Teams Meetings and Microsoft Whiteboard or Stream for instruction and collaboration
Learn how to use the video call feature of Microsoft Teams: Teams meetings. This is a great video call alternative for meeting with students and colleagues. We will also learn Microsoft Whiteboard, an online whiteboarding tool that is great for both direct instruction and collaboration with students.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to utilize Teams meetings for video calls with students and colleagues.
Participants will be able to use Microsoft Whiteboard for instruction and collaboration with students.
Topics covered:
Teams meetings for video calls
Microsoft Whiteboard as an instructional tool
Session 5: Using the Microsoft Accessibility Suite to meet the needs of every learner
Learn how to create an accessible experience for all students using Microsoft’s Accessibility Checker and Translate tool. We will also learn about the amazing accessibility tool available to all your learners: Immersive Reader.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to create an accessible experience for all students using Microsoft tools.
Participants will be able to teach students how to use Immersive Reader and Microsoft Translator to personalize learning materials.
Topics covered:
Immersive Reader
Accessibility Checker
Microsoft Translate
Session 6: Using Word Online and PowerPoint Online for feedback and collaboration
Research backs the importance of effective feedback for the learning process. Learn how to create a feedback loop and collaborate with students in Word Online and PowerPoint Online. We will also learn how to use PowerPoint to create interactive learning activities.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to prompt collaboration with and between students using PowerPoint Online and Word Online.
Participants will be able to implement strategies for effective feedback.
Participants will be able to employ a variety of strategies to promote differentiation and creative expression.
Topics covered:
Effective feedback and collaboration: Tagging, comments, etc.
Creating collaborative, interactive learning activities
Self-paced lessons
HyperDocs
Session 7: Using Sway for creation and collaboration
Sway is a tool that should be in your instructional toolbox. Sway is a multimedia powerhouse that opens a world of creation possibilities for you and your students. Sway is web-based, so Sways can be created and viewed on any device. Learn how to use Sway to cultivate your student creative abilities.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to use Sway to cultivate student creation.
Participants will be able to add multimedia content to Sways.
Topics covered:
What is Sway? How is it different from PowerPoint? Why should I use Sway?
Creating in Sway: oh the possibilities!
Collaborating in Sway is also possible
Session 8: Using Microsoft Forms for learning, assessment, and course feedback
Microsoft Forms is a survey and data collection tool. From an instructional perspective, it is an invaluable tool for formative assessments. Learn how Microsoft Forms can save you time and help with data collection and assessments.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to leverage Microsoft Forms to collect, organize, and share data.
Participants will be able to use Microsoft Forms as a tool for classroom assessment.
Topics covered:
Participants will be able to leverage Microsoft Forms to collect, organize, and share data.
Participants will be able to use Microsoft Forms as a tool for classroom assessment.
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Introduction to Microsoft 365
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