Purpose: Microsoft Word 365, as part of the Microsoft 365 suite, serves as an essential online teaching and learning tool by providing educators and students a platform to create, edit, and collaborate on documents in real-time, fostering an interactive and engaged educational experience.
About: Microsoft Word 365 offers a range of enhanced features tailored to online/enhanced teaching and learning, providing an interactive, collaborative, and efficient experience. Some of these advanced features include:
- Real-time Collaboration: Allows multiple users to work on a document simultaneously, making group projects and teacher-student collaboration more seamless.
- Integration with Other Microsoft Tools: Seamless integration with tools like Microsoft Teams or OneNote facilitates a more cohesive teaching and learning environment.
- Cloud-based Accessibility: Documents can be accessed, edited, and shared from anywhere, providing flexibility for both teachers and students.
- Accessibility Features: Includes options like Read Aloud, Accessibility Checker, and Audio Transcription ensuring that content is accessible to all learners.
- Templates and Learning Tools: A wide array of templates and tools specifically designed for educational purposes, facilitating the creation of learning materials.
These features collectively contribute to an enriched educational experience, fostering more effective communication, collaboration, and content creation within the teaching and learning process.
Access & Support:
VPAT Links:
- Word Universal VPAT
- Mac VPAT
Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy
IDC Tutorial Videos
External Tutorial Videos
- Microsoft 365 basics video training
- New Features in MS Word for 365 Subscribers from North Carolina Bar Association
- Word for MS 365 Cheat Sheet from ComputerWorld
- Using the Word 365 Transcribe Feature
- Sharing MS Word 365 Documents
