If you are a student or faculty member at Tech, you have a Microsoft 365 account which includes a 1 TB OneDrive!
- To access Microsoft 365, visit https://www.office.com and use “username”@office.latech.edu and your normal password.
- You can also Install on Your Computer. Your Microsoft 365 account allows five installations of the ‘old’ Office package onto your computer following the below steps:
- Open your account page
- From any 365 app, click your profile image in the upper-right corner
- Choose “My Account” located in the navbar on the left
- Install Office located in the Office Apps & Devices
- Follow the online instructions
- To install on Your Phone or Tablet
- Open your app store
- Search for the app(s) you wish to utilize on your phone (Word, PowerPoint, Whiteboard, Excel…)
- Install app(s) and sign in with your Office 365 credentials
The versatility of Microsoft 365 promotes collaboration, organization, creativity, and personalized learning in the classroom. Here are some examples of how to integrate Microsoft 365 tools:
- Document Collaboration: Utilize Microsoft Word and OneDrive to facilitate collaborative writing activities. Students can work together on shared documents, providing feedback, making edits, and tracking changes in real time. This promotes teamwork, peer learning, and effective communication skills.
- Multimedia Presentations: Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create engaging multimedia presentations. Students can incorporate images, videos, and interactive elements to enhance their presentations, making them more visually appealing and impactful.
- Digital Note-Taking: Encourage students to use Microsoft OneNote for digital note-taking and organization. They can take notes, highlight key concepts, insert images and audio recordings, and easily search for specific information. This promotes organization, accessibility, and active engagement during lessons.
- Virtual Collaboration: Utilize Microsoft Teams for virtual collaboration and communication within the classroom. Students can engage in group discussions, share files, and collaborate on projects, even when physically apart. This fosters teamwork, digital communication skills, and global connections.
- Data Analysis and Visualization: Use Microsoft Excel for data analysis and visualization activities. Students can input and manipulate data, perform calculations, and create charts and graphs to analyze and present their findings. This develops analytical skills and data literacy.
- Digital Assignments and Feedback: Distribute assignments, collect student work, and provide feedback using Microsoft 365 tools. Teachers can use platforms like Microsoft Teams or SharePoint to distribute assignments, collect submissions, and provide comments, fostering efficient and timely feedback.
- Virtual Classroom Management: Utilize Microsoft Teams for classroom management, including attendance tracking, assignment tracking, and communication with students and parents. Teachers can create virtual classrooms, share schedules, and provide updates, ensuring smooth communication and organization.
- Personalized Learning: Leverage Microsoft 365’s adaptive learning features. Platforms like Microsoft Learning Tools and OneNote Learning Tools provide accessibility options, language support, and personalized learning experiences tailored to individual student needs.
- Digital Citizenship and Online Safety: Educate students about digital citizenship and online safety using resources available in Microsoft 365. Platforms like Microsoft Educator Center provide courses and materials to promote responsible digital behavior, digital literacy, and cybersecurity awareness.
- Professional Development: Explore Microsoft 365’s professional development resources. Teachers can access webinars, training materials, and communities to enhance their skills in using Microsoft tools for instruction, classroom management, and assessment.
