Digital Technologies

Need to create and address emails, letters, envelopes, or labels in bulk? Mail Merge is a key feature in Microsoft Word that speeds up and simplifies this process. Many people assume Mail Merge is complicated and reserved for power uses. Not so! In this mini course, Jess Stratton steps through how to create and address hundreds of emails, letters, and labels in seconds with this powerful feature.

This 1:19 video clip, How does Mail Merge Work is a snapshot from the 24 min LinkedIn Learning course, Word: Mail Merge for Beginners.

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Did you know? You can import and convert your existing Word or PDF surveys or quizzes, on your local hard drive, directly into Microsoft Forms. You can also review and edit the form or quiz in Microsoft Forms before you send it out!

Go to the Microsoft Support page to learn more.

New to Microsoft Forms? Check out the Microsoft Forms Essential Training offered through LinkedIn Learning.

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This 2:20 min video clip will help you discover how to work more efficiently with Microsoft Teams, by learning useful commands and keyboard shortcuts that can help you streamline your workflow.

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Looking for a tool to help improve the effectiveness of your brainstorming sessions?

With key goals and approaches in mind, there are a variety of digital brainstorming tools for in-person, virtual and hybrid sessions. Watch this 4:24 min video clip to learn more about the digital whiteboard brainstorming tool in Microsoft Teams.

Hint: This is just one of a series of 15 short video recordings that explore different brainstorming tools. You might want to check them all out!

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If you’re new to Windows 10 or have never got around to setting it up to your liking, a little customization can go a long way! Create an easy-to-navigate and more personalized experience on your PC with these tips and tricks.

In this 3:30 min video clip you will see why using keyboard shortcuts are useful for all populations now, including those who have trouble reading icons, those who want a smoother workflow and anyone who’s familiar or wants to be familiar with the keyboard.

Note: This video is a snippet from the Customizing Windows 10 for Accessibility and Ease of Use (59 minutes) course.

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Are you confused with all the different applications available in our ever-changing workplace? Watch this 2:30 min video clip to learn more about the ‘Five-Point Tech Check’ to help you stay on point.

Hint: Don’t stop there, these video clips demonstrate successful micro-habits that will help you preserve work-life-blending to avoid burnout and exhaustion.

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Looking for ways to make your documents, memos and reports accessible to all? Check out this 5:49 min video clip by David Rivers as he resolves accessibility issues in your documents.

Make documents more accessible with Accessibility Checker also explores features to help you get the most out of Microsoft Office for your workflow.

For additional AC online resources on accessibility, please do not forget to check these out: Basic Guidelines & Resources for Creating Accessible Documents.

Thank you, Kina Simmonds for sharing your Employee Learning Moment tip with us this week! Kina works in Communications & External Relations in the President’s Office.

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Do you wish you could easily convey to your ITS Technician any issues you were having with your PC? Or, perhaps you need to easily share a written work process with a colleague? The Windows “Steps Recorder” tool allows you to efficiently and effectively track and record what you are doing on your PC screen while automatically generating step-by-step written instructions and screenshots. This application also allows you to add comments to your slides and review recorded steps as a slide show. In this 3:44 min video clip, you will find a few simple steps to help get you started.

Happy recording and sharing!

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Are you seeking help with Presentation ‘best practices’? How is your presentation pacing and pitch? How about your use of sensitive speech and fillers like ‘Uhms’ and ‘Uhhs’? In this 2:51 min video clip you will discover the Presentation Coach feature in Microsoft PowerPoint. Once you select ‘Rehearse with Coach,’ this feature will guide your practice in real–time. providing you with a rehearsal report to review.

Please note, this feature is ONLY available via the WEB version of MS Office 365 suite, which requires you to login with your College credentials: Step by Step Instructions to Log in to Office.com

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