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How to be a successful student: Microsoft 365

 

How to be a Successful Student

 

Installing and using Microsoft 365

To access your Microsoft 365 account through the college

  1. Log into MyCampus
  2. Click on the App Launcher in the upper left corner (square with all the dots)
  3. From here you can click on Office 365 to open your account page
    • You can also click on any of the apps to launch the online version of that app built into OneDrive

Installing Microsoft 365 on your computer

  1. Open your account page
  2. Click on Install Office
    • If you don't see the Install Office button, try using the Internet Explorer browser
  3. You can have Microsoft 365 active on 5 devices

Installing Microsoft 365 Applications on your mobile device

  1. Install app on your mobile device (each program is a different app)
    • Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  2. Log into the app using your MyCampus information
  3. You can have Microsoft 365 active on 5 devices

Web Applications, Desktop Applications, Mobile Applications

  • Not all applications are equal
    • Web and Mobile applications have limited functions and abilities
  • Not all desktop applications are available online or through a mobile app
  • Web applications work anywhere you have an internet connection
    • Desktop and mobile applications must be installed on each computer/device you intended to use

OneDrive

If you are familiar with Google Drive, DropBox, iCloud, or other cloud storage options; OneDrive is the cloud storage option provided through Microsoft 365.  Your account through the college has 1Tb of storage, you can save all of your files to OneDrive for access to them anytime you have an internet connection.  You can add attachments in Outlook directly from OneDrive, you can also submit assignments into Blackboard from your OneDrive.

When using your OneDrive account through the college, you'll need to select OneDrive for Business when logging into the mobile app or uploading assignments to Blackboard. OneDrive and OneDrive for Business work the same, but because your account is managed by the college; you'll need to select OneDrive for Business.

OneDrive Orientation through the Innovative Teaching and Learning Center

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