Microsoft has made some helpful updates to their video storage and streaming service Stream which has made it possible to create and share screen recordings with or without webcam videos. Here are some of the key features No need to … Continued
Microsoft recently made some changes to Outlook online to make it easier to create a personal booking page. This is a way for people to book time with you using your Outlook calendar. They do not see your calendar, but … Continued
One tool I make use of quite a bit in my in-person and synchronous classes is the cell phone. I realize some instructors would rather have students stay off their phones, but I talk with my students about being present … Continued
Most of the tools within the Douglas College Office 365 accounts store their data and files within the user’s OneDrive account. This makes it easy for the user to copy files from one area to another. One tool that does … Continued
One of my favourite tools in Microsoft Office 365 is Forms. I use it in mycourses, my committee work, and anywhere else I need to collect information from people. It is a straightforward tool to use and has only gotten … Continued
I have previously talked about using Microsoft Whiteboard with your students, but now Microsoft has added a number of features that really make it an effective collaboration and brainstorming tool. Click on the video to learn how you can use … Continued
It is really simple to take a Word document and turn it into a webpage that is accessible by desktop and laptop computers as well as mobile devices. It doesn’t take any programming skills either. Here is how to do … Continued
If you want your students to scan their work to share with you electronically, you can simply have them use the free Microsoft OneDrive app on their phone or tablet. Here is a video you can share with your students … Continued
Learn how to use the Microsoft Translator app on your phone to create live captions in OneNote that will automatically be saved as a transcript in the notebook. This is a great accessibility tool for students.
As we move back on campus, you might still want to use an online booking page for your office hours. This is a simple way for students to book a time with you in person or for meeting online. Some … Continued