A common issue I've seen online, especially during remote teaching, is the inability to share computer audio or sound during a Teams meeting. If you are conducting a meeting and use screen share so that others can watch you demonstrate ... Read More
Learning how to create a Pivot Table in Excel is one of the most useful skills you can have when working with large amounts of data. A pivot table allows you to easily summarise, analyse, sort, group, sum, count, total, ... Read More
Microsoft Forms allows you to create a wide variety of different question types. These question types let you customise the way in which your readers will be able to answer specific questions. We are also going to incorporate some images ... Read More
The Dictate function available in Microsoft Word allows you to use speech-to-text functions to create content using your microphone. This function provides a quick and easy way to put your thoughts into words and capture ideas efficiently. It is great ... Read More
Last week I received an SOS from a good friend. She had data that was exported from an LMS and being used for analysis within Excel. A particular column contained a date and time in each cell that needed to ... Read More
Microsoft Sway allows you to easily create digital stories which can be shared with other users. The Title card in Sway is used in a similar way that we would use a Title slide in PowerPoint. The Title card is ... Read More
If you are using Microsoft Teams then you are probably going to want to join other teams. At present, only members within your own Microsoft 365 organisation can join using a link or code. Any Guest users must be added ... Read More
I've run a lot of Excel training. One of the most common questions is "How do I print onto one page in Excel?". The idea sounds simple, doesn't it? I have seen some truly imaginative ways that users will sit ... Read More
If you have had a moment to look around this website you may have already discovered my article outlining how to use Immersive Reader in OneNote. This amazing tool uses proven techniques to help users read and comprehend texts. But ... Read More
As with any new program, the first time we open an application can feel a bit overwhelming. In this article, I'd like to explain the Microsoft Sway Storyline and how to navigate and use it effectively. What is the Storyline? ... Read More
If you are new to OneNote then you are likely wondering how you can create new notebooks for you to store information. Personally, I have around 15 different notebook files which I use for various different topics and projects and ... Read More
There comes a time when inevitably we send an email which was either to the wrong person OR was sent before we actually finished writing it. It happens to the best of us. There is however a way in which ... Read More
If you are new to using Microsoft Teams then you are probably wanting to learn how to get started. You may find that your IT administrator has already created some key teams within your organisation for you to begin working ... Read More
If you are working with a document in Word then you are most likely going to want to add a header and footer section. The header and footer section allows us to add information to the top and bottom of ... Read More
Regardless of the program you are using, we all want to make sure we are being productive with our time. Using OneNote shortcuts is the perfect way to improve productivity in any of the Microsoft Office programs. The key to ... Read More
There is no doubt that Microsoft Sway is a fun program to create engaging presentations or Sways. But the thought of converting all your existing content into a Microsoft Sway may be too much to handle. Thankfully this is an ... Read More
With many schools having to transition to online learning, teachers need to find ways to integrate the technology they use within the classroom, with the tools they have available for remote online learning. This poses a problem at the best ... Read More
When you are entering data in Excel you may want to ensure your data is entered in a consistent way. Maybe you have multiple people working on the same file and you are constantly having to correct entries due to ... Read More
Microsoft OneNote provides various different ways you can access your notebook content. There are two desktop app options available: OneNote 2016 and OneNote for Windows 10 each with their own unique features and then there is the option to access ... Read More
If you are new to using Microsoft Teams, this article is for you. Here I will outline how to log in to Microsoft Teams, the Teams window, how to change your account settings, and show you some quick shortcuts for ... Read More
WOW, my first post on Microsoft Teams. I have been using and training participants in Microsoft Teams for approx 12 months now and must say I'm a big fan. There is SO much amazing content online to assist with using ... Read More
Microsoft Forms is a great program which allows you to create interactive forms including surveys, quizzes, evaluations and much more. Once you have created the form, you are going to need to share that form with others. Those people may ... Read More
Continuing on with the idea of helping teachers who are currently delivering online schooling, this is another great question I saw on Facebook. The question was how to create a "memory game", or a game of concentration using Microsoft 365 ... Read More
With many schools moving their learning to online platforms, the regular processes that happen daily in a classroom must be replaced with an online option. A great question I saw online this week related to creating a spelling test online ... Read More
If you create a presentation using Microsoft Sway, you can give access to others by sharing the Sway link. You may, however, want a little more security for your Sway by means of password protection. Applying a password to your ... Read More
