*Communication & Collaboration Tools /it/taxonomy/term/694/all en Microsoft Teams update: Private Teams only for enhanced security! /it/channels/news/microsoft-teams-update-private-teams-only-enhanced-security-361587 <p>Important update for Microsoft Teams users! Starting November 27, 2024, all newly created Microsoft Teams groups were set to <b>Private </b>by default. If you attempt to create a new team, the <b>Public</b> option will be unavailable (greyed out), as shown below:</p> <p><img alt="Greyed out MS Teams public option" height="289" width="500" style="width: 500px; height: 289px;" class="media-element file-extra-large " src="/it/files/it/styles/wysiwyg_extra_large/public/greyed_out_public_team.png?itok=U8xTgcyL" /></p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:48:24 +0000 sara.distefano@mcgill.ca 46290 at /it myFuture scheduled maintenance – December 2nd /it/channels/news/myfuture-scheduled-maintenance-december-2nd-355378 <p>On December 2nd, myFuture will undergo scheduled maintenance, resulting in a brief site-wide outage lasting 5-10 minutes for all users, expected shortly before 9:00 AM.</p> <p>Additionally, recent graduates will temporarily be unable to log in to myFuture from 12:00 AM to 6:00 PM due to a data refresh. Rest assured, your data will remain secure and unaffected. If you encounter login issues, please try again after 6:00 PM.</p> <p>We thank you for your patience as we continue to enhance the myFuture platform.</p> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:23:03 +0000 james.c.martin@mcgill.ca 45882 at /it Boost engagement in your PowerPoint presentations with Microsoft Forms! /it/channels/news/microsoft-forms-in-powerpoint <p>Exciting news for Office 365 users! Microsoft Forms is now seamlessly integrated with PowerPoint, allowing you to incorporate live polls, quizzes or surveys directly into your slides. This powerful, easy-to-use feature is free and perfect for gathering real-time feedback and boosting engagement in any setting, from lectures to group projects!</p> <p>Make your presentations dynamic, collaborative and impactful! With MS Forms, it’s easy to bring your audience into the experience, enabling instant engagement and interaction. Get started today and take your presentations to the next level!</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:15:38 +0000 sara.distefano@mcgill.ca 46257 at /it Creating ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ surveys using LimeSurvey /it/channels/event/creating-mcgill-surveys-using-limesurvey-328487 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> Due to the pandemic, this course will be held remotely via MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:34:39 +0000 sara.distefano@mcgill.ca 44389 at /it Creating ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ surveys using LimeSurvey /it/channels/event/creating-mcgill-surveys-using-limesurvey-359323 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> Due to the pandemic, this course will be held remotely via MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:22:35 +0000 stephane.boivin@mcgill.ca 46077 at /it COL 615 - Web Conferencing - Webex Events /it/channels/event/col-615-web-conferencing-webex-events-337287 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> Due to the pandemic, this course will be held remotely, via Webex or MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:39:46 +0000 andrew.collier@mcgill.ca 44882 at /it Microsoft Copilot and general guidelines for using generative AI tools /it/article/microsoft-copilot-and-general-guidelines-using-generative-ai-tools <p>³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ offers a secure version of Microsoft Copilot that protects our data, known as the Commercial Data Protection version. Microsoft Copilot is a powerful generative AI tool where an AI chatbot can help answer questions, generate content, and more! Microsoft Copilot can be accessed via Microsoft Edge.  </p> <p>It is crucial to use the Commercial Data Protection (secure) version for ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ-related tasks. A public version of Copilot is available, but it does not conform to the University’s privacy and data protection standards and should not be used for ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ-related purposes.  </p> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:58:58 +0000 James Martin 46018 at /it COL 101 - Intro to MS Teams for Faculty & Staff /it/channels/event/col-101-intro-ms-teams-faculty-staff-331306 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> Due to the pandemic, this course will be held remotely, via Webex or MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:25:17 +0000 amanda.morris@mcgill.ca 44475 at /it COL 708 - Creating ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ surveys using LimeSurvey /it/channels/event/col-708-creating-mcgill-surveys-using-limesurvey-331344 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> Due to the pandemic, this course will be held remotely, via Webex or MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:25:47 +0000 amanda.morris@mcgill.ca 44489 at /it COL 101 - Intro to MS Teams for Faculty & Staff /it/channels/event/col-101-intro-ms-teams-faculty-staff-330360 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> Due to the pandemic, this course will be held remotely, via Webex or MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:25:00 +0000 joyce.sabados@mcgill.ca 44435 at /it COL 708 - Creating ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ surveys using LimeSurvey /it/channels/event/col-708-creating-mcgill-surveys-using-limesurvey-349398 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely, via Webex or MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:26:08 +0000 andrew.collier@mcgill.ca 45490 at /it COL 708 - Creating ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ surveys using LimeSurvey /it/channels/event/col-708-creating-mcgill-surveys-using-limesurvey-337285 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> Due to the pandemic, this course will be held remotely, via Webex or MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:37:50 +0000 andrew.collier@mcgill.ca 44880 at /it COL 101 - Intro to MS Teams for Faculty & Staff /it/channels/event/col-101-intro-ms-teams-faculty-staff-331555 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> Due to the pandemic, this course will be held remotely, via Webex or MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:43:10 +0000 sara.distefano@mcgill.ca 44527 at /it COL 615 - Web Conferencing - Webex Events /it/channels/event/col-615-web-conferencing-webex-events-333698 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> Due to the pandemic, this course will be held remotely, via Webex or MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:39:12 +0000 amanda.morris@mcgill.ca 44681 at /it COL 708 - Creating ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ surveys using LimeSurvey /it/channels/event/col-708-creating-mcgill-surveys-using-limesurvey-330363 <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>NOTE:</strong> This course will be held remotely, via MS Teams. You will be provided information on how to attend once you register.</p> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:19:33 +0000 joyce.sabados@mcgill.ca 44438 at /it