Microsoft 365
Tool Type
Productivity, Content Management/Authoring, Data Analysis and Visualization, Note Taking and OrganizationWho Uses It?
Students, Instructors, StaffTags
IT ApprovedDifficulty
Beginner-FriendlyAccessibility Info(link is external)
Tool Description
Microsoft Office 365 is a comprehensive suite of tools ideal for students and instructors at a community college. It includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which are essential for note-taking, writing papers, data organization, calculations, creating presentations, and more. The suite supports offline use and is free for education accounts, making it accessible and convenient. Users can create fully accessible content, ensuring inclusivity. Office 365's widespread recognition ensures compatibility with platforms like Moodle, allowing easy upload of documents. The user-friendly interface enhances productivity and efficiency, making it a reliable choice for educational purposes.
Cost/Licenses
FreeHow to Get or Use This Tool
Anyone with a Lane email address can get Microsoft 365 and download the applications for free by going to the Microsoft 365 for Education website(link is external) and clicking Get Started for Free to set up your account. Lane Devices come preinstalled with Office.
Employees at Lane - For installing this software on Lane Devices if it is not already on your device please visit the software request policy to learn how to request the installation of software.
Platforms
Web-based, Mac OS, Window OS, MobileTool Resources
Pros
- Format and application that is widely known and used.
- Free suite for education allowing for offline work to be done easily and directly from your computer’s applications.
- Includes all the tools you need to make any content accessible.
Cons
- You will lose access after leaving Lane.