MSU IT is happy to announce that on-demand recordings of all our training courses about collaborative tools like Microsoft 365, Teams, OneDrive, OneNote, Forms, Outlook, and Zoom are now available at Spartans Learn.
For those who enjoy live instruction, the virtual-led training courses for June are listed below. Discover and register for all courses at Spartans Learn.
Weekly office hours are also available for those with questions. The schedule can be found at Spartans Learn. For any other questions about technology training, please contact train@msu.edu.
Microsoft Teams – SharePoint Sites, June 8, 1:30 p.m.
This course expands on the collaborative capabilities of Teams to show how it connects to Microsoft SharePoint to store document libraries, create site pages, and use lists.
Zoom – Getting Started, June 9, 1:30 p.m.
A great tool for scheduling and hosting virtual meetings, learn how to access Zoom at MSU and explore its settings.
Microsoft Forms – Creating Forms and Surveys, June 12, 10:00 a.m.
Forms can help you survey classmates, students, coworkers, or any group where feedback is needed. Learn how to create forms and surveys; format, branch, and collect data; and share with others.
Microsoft Teams – Getting Started, June 13, 10:00 a.m.
Teams is one of the best tools for effective communication and collaboration. Discover how to chat and have meetings with individuals, groups, and entire teams.
Microsoft OneDrive – Getting Started, June 14, 10:00 a.m.
OneDrive is a great place to store files in the cloud, share documents, and ensure document security. Learn about the basics in this entry level course.
Microsoft OneNote – Special Notebooks, June 15, 1:30 p.m.
An intermediate course for faculty and managers to dive deeper into the special notebook functionality of OneNote. Learn how to identify, understand, and use the different types of special notebooks with your students or staff to organize and share important information.
Outlook – Calendar Basics, June 19, 10:00 a.m.
Explore how to set up, work, and view your Outlook calendar. Learn how to set email for “Out of Office” and allow others to view your calendar. Learners will also discover how to use the Scheduling Assistant and Find Time tools.
Microsoft Teams – Managing Teams and Settings, June 26, 1:30 p.m.
Specific to collaborating with others, this course will help you understand Team properties, Private Channels, and options for members, owners, and guests. Learn how to change status messages, participate in another Teams tenant, review saved messages, and set notifications.
Microsoft OneDrive – Working with OneDrive, June 28, 10:00 a.m.
Expanding on the basics of OneDrive, learn more about this great storage tool. Discover navigation strategies, explore the desktop app settings and options, manage accessibility of files and folders, and more.
Zoom – Meetings, June 28, 1:30 p.m.
This course digs deeper into the functionality of Zoom meetings to show you how to effectively set up and manage breakout rooms, manage recordings and reports, configure advanced polls and quizzes, and understand the best methods for sharing content.
Microsoft Teams
Explore the settings, tools, and interactive options within a Teams video call meeting. Learn how to schedule and join a meeting; change devices and backgrounds; prepare, manage, and leverage breakout rooms; and record meetings.
