Tip #13: Use a profile picture
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Tip #13: Use a profile picture

First impressions are made in the first seven seconds.  Using an updated profile photo is an easy way to connect and build rapport with students you don't see regularly. Students in your online and hybrid classes may not get to meet you in person, so having a professional photo will help humanize you in the virtual environment. In the video below, I quickly cover the steps needed to get your photo uploaded to D2L and to Microsoft Office 365. Below are eight tips to help you get the best shot possible. Watch Tip #13
February 9, 2023Posted inD2L, Microsoft Outlook, PhotoTags: ,
Using Microsoft Polls
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Tip #8: Use Polls in Outlook

Microsoft Polls allows students to answer questions without ever leaving their email.  The survey tool inside D2L works fine to collect answers from students in a single course. Microsoft Polls provides similar functionality but doesn't require you to use D2L. Polls stores each response in Microsoft Forms. You can access the answers using Sharepoint. To start using Polls, create a new email in Outlook, choose Insert, and select Polls from the top menu. Next, you'll see the default question and a couple of options. In my example, I asked the students where they would return their equipment at the end…
January 9, 2023Posted inApps, Microsoft Outlook, StudentsTags: , , ,