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  • Mastering Microsoft 365: Should I store files in Teams or OneDrive?

    Beth Varcho | October 13, 2023
    We often get questions about when to use Teams and when to use OneDrive for Business. In general, it is best to use OneDrive for Business for storage of files that are not shared or may need to be shared temporarily. Microsoft Teams is great for sharing files and long-term collaborations with other users.Both OneDrive and Teams help secure your files and let you access them from any device. Both ...

  • Mastering Microsoft 365: New Features for Fall

    Bethany Varcho | October 10, 2023
    Microsoft continues to roll out new features and enhancements to its most popular apps. In the coming months, you will see changes that improve your ability to meet with teams, present materials and share files and information. In addition, OTDI will be updating our interface to enable Business Titles to be displayed in all Microsoft 365 applications. More details about upcoming enhancements are ...

  • Mastering Microsoft 365: Explore Training Resources for Your Team

    Beth Varcho | September 21, 2023
    Many within the university community are still trying to adapt to the sharing and collaboration features in Microsoft 365. To help everyone to feel comfortable enough with these tools to fully take advantage of them, the university has been offering training sessions over the last few years to help everyone learn about M365 applications. OTDI has engaged two outside vendors that you can cont...

  • Mastering Microsoft 365: New Features Add New Collaboration Options

    Beth Varcho | September 11, 2023
    Microsoft has added features to Microsoft 365. Now you can create Shared Channels in Teams for users outside the team, use Bookings on the web instead of via the mobile app and display your work location in Teams and Outlook.The most significant addition is Shared Channels in Microsoft Teams. Shared channels in Microsoft Teams create collaboration spaces where you can invite people who are not in...

  • Learn to Use Microsoft 365 at Instructor-Led Training in June

    Beth Varcho | May 30, 2023
    Need to learn more about using Microsoft 365? Then mark your calendars for June 13-14! Microsoft will be presenting Microsoft Academy, an instructor-led online training. The training is open only to university employees and is a free to attend. Attendees must register for both days. Register here for Microsoft Academy, Part One - Tuesday, June 13: 9 a.m.-noonRegister here for Microsoft Acade...

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