How to create a OneNote Class Notebook
OneNote is not just for business; it’s use in the classroom offers numerous benefits for both teachers and students. It acts as a versatile digital notebook, allowing teachers to organise lesson plans, resources, and assignments all in one place. Using the collaborative features, students can engage in group work, share notes, and receive real-time feedback […]
How to add date based questions in Microsoft Forms
Microsoft Forms includes a variety of question types which help you collect information in different ways. Depending on the type of data you need, you can choose from options such as Text, Choice, Rating, Likert, Ranking, File Upload, Net Promoter Score (NPS) and Date questions. Each question type is tailored to a specific purpose, making […]
How to get separate Chat and Teams back in Microsoft Teams
For years, Microsoft Teams displayed Chat and Teams as separate icons in the app bar on the left side of the screen. Then Microsoft introduced a new experience that combined chats, channels and teams into a single Chat area. Lots of users noticed the change immediately but didn’t know they could switch back to the […]
How to add or remove members in Microsoft Planner
Managing members in Microsoft Planner is important to ensure the right people have access to your plan and can contribute effectively. Most plans in Microsoft Planner use a Microsoft 365 Group to manage its membership. The Microsoft 365 Group identifies who will have access to the resource and their associated permission level. By using Microsoft […]
How to allow other users to edit a Microsoft Form
When creating a form using Microsoft Forms, the form is stored within your personal Microsoft 365 account. The form is then shared to collect responses. But what if you want to allow other users in your organisation to edit the Form? What if it needs to be a collaborative space so that any of your […]
How to upgrade Planner Plan from Basic to Premium
For those people using Microsoft Planner you will have noticed some Premium options available. Microsoft Planner has several licensing options available from the basic Microsoft Planner included with any Microsoft 365 subscription, to Microsoft Planner Plan 1, Planner and Project Plan 3 or Planner and Project Plan 5. So for those who have been upgraded […]
How to share a OneNote notebook
One of my favourite parts of using OneNote is the ability share content with colleagues or friends. When you share a OneNote notebook you allow for collaboration with others, making it easy for multiple people to work together on projects, share ideas, or access important information. When sharing a notebook, you can invite others via […]
How to create a Plan in Microsoft Planner
In the second post of the Microsoft Planner category I will step you through the process to create a Plan using the Planner interface. We’ll also look at some of the other basic functions including how to make a copy of a plan, pin a plan, and delete a plan. If you are brand new […]
How to create a channel in Microsoft Teams
When users begin working with Microsoft Teams, it is important to understand the concept of using channels. The use of channels in Microsoft Teams provides a powerful way to organise conversations, files, and tasks within a team. Channels allow you to keep discussions focused on specific topics or projects, making it easier for team members […]
What is Microsoft Planner?
YAY Planner is now a category with The Training Lady! I’ve been training Microsoft Planner for years but so far hadn’t added any content for it to the website. Well the time is here and this marks the first of my Planner blog posts. To get started I want to explain what Microsoft Planner is […]
How to share screen on Teams
One of the great functions of a Teams meeting is the ability to share your screen with those in the meeting. This allows you to provide live demonstrations such as presenting a report, deliver a presentation or author a document live with your colleagues. The share screen option is available for one-on-one meetings or scheduled […]
How to add members to a team in Microsoft Teams
An important part of any team are the members. Once you have created a Microsoft Team, customised the settings and set up your channels, you will need to add members to the Team to begin collaborating within the one workspace. Alternatively, you may choose to add members immediately after a team is created and this […]