Microsoft 365

Tool Type

Content Management/Authoring , Data Analysis and Visualization , Note Taking and Organization , Productivity

Who Uses It?

Students, Instructors, Staff

Difficulty

Beginner-Friendly

Accessibility Info

Tool VPAT

Accessibility Details

Microsoft Office includes a wide range of apps that may have features that are not completely accessible due to their nature of visual editing. Review their accessibility info and VPATS(link is external) (select the blue question mark above to learn what a VPAT is) to see each tool's level of accessibility.

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

Free

How 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 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, Mobile

Tool 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.

Privacy

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Similar Tools

Google Workspace, LibreOffice

Supported By

Academic Technology Center (ATC) - atc@lanecc.edu , IT Help Desk - helpdesk@lanecc.edu , Library Student Help Desk - shed@lanecc.edu

Your Responsibilities

As a user of our Digital Tool Hub, it is your responsibility to use software in a manner that aligns with Lane's policies and standards. This includes protecting college resources and data by ensuring compliance with relevant policies, storing sensitive information in approved systems, and facilitating equitable access for all users, including those with disabilities.

You are individually accountable for any software installed on your devices and must adhere to the terms and conditions of software licenses. While we strive to provide support for a wide range of applications, please note that some may not be directly supported by the college. All software usage is subject to our policies, and you must review our guidelines on software procurement and licensing compliance. The college cannot be held liable for damages resulting from the installation or use of software obtained through our hub. We appreciate your cooperation in respecting copyright laws and using digital tools responsibly.

Relevant Policies:

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