4 Orientation to Sharepoint and OneNote – Tools to stay organized

If you are familiar with these tools feel free to skip this section

  SharePoint

SharePoint is a collaboration platform used by UW as a centralized hub to manage and share documents and information. You can use SharePoint to view and collaborate on documents through Microsoft Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Sometimes SharePoint can seem like a scattered, hodge-podge of information, so it’s easiest to navigate directly by using a link to what you need.

For example, Spokane faculty meetings agenda and notes are here: Spokane faculty meetings, agendas and minutes

For a detailed training about SharePoint: SharePoint online beginner tutorial – YouTube  The most helpful content begins at 9:40.

  OneNote

OneNote is designed as a virtual 3 ring binder. Many faculty rely on it to keep teaching notes organized and updated from year to year. Here’s an excellent 18 min tutorial about using OneNote: OneNote beginner tutorial – YouTube