Objective:
The primary objective of this lesson is to equip learners with a foundational understanding and practical proficiency in Microsoft 365. By the end of this lesson, participants should be able to navigate and utilize key components of Microsoft 365 effectively, applying them to enhance personal productivity and contribute to organizational efficiency.
Comprehensive Content Overview:
- Understanding the Microsoft 365 Suite.
- Managing Email and Calendar with Outlook.
- Document Creation and Collaboration with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- File Management and Sharing with OneDrive.
- Team Collaboration with Microsoft Teams.
- Task Management with Microsoft To Do and Planner.
In-depth Explanations with Actionable Insights:
Understanding the Microsoft 365 Suite
Microsoft 365 is a suite of productivity tools that includes a variety of applications and services designed to improve collaboration and productivity. Key components include:
- Outlook for email and calendaring.
- Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for document creation and editing.
- OneDrive for cloud storage.
- Teams for communication and collaboration.
- SharePoint for intranet and content management.
For example, in Outlook, you can schedule a meeting by clicking on the calendar, selecting the desired date and time, and then adding participants by entering their email addresses. A practical exercise would be to organize a team meeting, including attaching relevant documents and setting up a reminder.
Managing Email and Calendar with Outlook
Outlook serves as the hub for email communication and scheduling. To create a new email, click “New ...