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QM2 Microsoft Word: Sharing & Collaboration Step 1

4. Suite Tools

sharing Discussion

Why is it important to know how to share your documents with someone else? Discussion topics

  • Think of two or more reasons why knowing how to share a document will be critical to your success in school and a future job.
  • Name some ways that letting someone else access your document and leave a comment or feedback could improve your grade.
  • Share examples of how collaborating on a document with a classmate can be helpful.

Please note: Please check with your teacher about how you share your documents at your school. 

Sharing Files & Folders and Collaborating

Play the videos on this page to learn about sharing and collaborating with Microsoft 365 documents. You will put these skills in action on the Step Two page.


Best Practices for Collaborating in Microsoft 365

How to share files and folders from OneDrive

MITECS   Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
a. Students connect their learning needs, strengths and interests to their goals and use technology to help achieve them and reflect on their progress.
c. Students use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.
d. Students understand fundamental concepts of how technology works, demonstrate the ability to choose and use current technologies effectively, and are adept at thoughtfully exploring emerging technologies.

2. Digital Citizen
b. Students demonstrate empathetic, inclusive interactions online and use technology to responsibly contribute to their communities.
c, Students safeguard their well-being by being intentional about what they do online and how much time they spend online.
d. Students take action to protect their digital privacy on devices and manage their personal data and security while online.

6. Creative Communicator
a. Students choose the appropriate platforms and digital tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
d. Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

6. Global Communicator
d. Students explore local and global issues, and use collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions.