Microsoft 365 Web Apps

Overview

Microsoft 365 web applications provide faculty and students with a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance productivity and streamline academic tasks. These applications support seamless collaboration, allowing users to work together in real time, share files easily, and communicate effectively across departments.

With cloud-based storage, documents can be accessed and edited from anywhere, enabling flexible and continuous workflows. Features such as data analysis, document creation and editing, and dynamic presentation tools support both instructional and learning needs. By integrating these tools into daily routines, users can work more efficiently and enhance the overall academic experience.

 

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Microsoft 365 Application Categories

Communication, Organization, and Project Management

Microsoft 365 Communication, Organization, and Project Management tools streamline academic workflows by enhancing connectivity and efficiency. Tools such as Outlook, Teams, and Planner enable seamless communication, task management, and scheduling, ensuring that faculty and students stay organized and productive. Leverage these applications to optimize your educational experience, foster a collaborative environment, and enhance productivity.

 

  Communication Email, Calendars, Meetings Project Management
Bookings ✓ ✓  
Calendar ✓ ✓ ✓
Excel     ✓
Forms     ✓
Lists ✓   ✓
Loop ✓ ✓ ✓
OneDrive     ✓
OneNote ✓ ✓ ✓
Outlook ✓ ✓  
Planner ✓   ✓
SharePoint     ✓
Teams ✓ ✓ ✓
To Do ✓ ✓ ✓
Whiteboard     ✓

 

Collaboration on Documents, Presentations, and Videos

Microsoft 365’s collaboration tools for documents, presentations, and videos enable seamless teamwork and creativity among faculty and students. Applications like Word, PowerPoint, and Stream allow for real-time co-authoring, dynamic presentations, and engaging video content creation. Utilize these tools to enhance collaborative efforts and deliver impactful educational experiences.

 

  Collaboration File Sharing Document Creation Presentations Video Creation/Editing
Bookings ✓ ✓      
Calendar ✓ ✓      
Clipchamp   ✓   ✓ ✓
Excel ✓ ✓      
Lists ✓        
Loop ✓       ✓
OneDrive ✓ ✓ ✓    
OneNote ✓   ✓    
Planner ✓        
Power Apps     ✓    
Power BI ✓ ✓ ✓    
PowerPoint ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SharePoint ✓ ✓ ✓    
Stream ✓ ✓   ✓ ✓
Sway ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Teams ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
To Do ✓        
Whiteboard ✓        
Word ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓  

 

Data, Surveys, and Quizzes

Microsoft 365’s collaboration tools for data, surveys, and quizzes empower educators and learners to gather insights and assess learning effectively. Applications like Excel, Forms, and Teams facilitate collaborative data analysis, survey creation, and quiz administration. Utilize these tools to enhance data-driven decision-making and interactive learning experiences.

Data Management Surveys and Quizzes
Excel ✓  
Forms ✓ ✓
Lists ✓  
Loop ✓ ✓
OneDrive ✓  
OneNote ✓  
Planner ✓  
Power Apps ✓ ✓
Power Automate ✓  
Power BI ✓  
SharePoint ✓ ✓
Teams ✓ ✓
Word ✓  


Microsoft 365 Applications

Getting started guides are available for each application. Click an application below to access getting started guides and learn more about its features.