

Microsoft 365
Rochester Community Schools is continuing to elevate their staff in the most up to date technology. Microsoft 365 is a powerful suite of apps and tools that help you work smarter, collaborate with ease, and stay organized — whether you're in the classroom, at home, or on the go. With our move to Windows 11, Microsoft 365 is fully integrated and ready to support teaching and learning in exciting new ways!
What can I do with Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365 provides students and staff with powerful tools to support learning, collaboration, and productivity. With your school account, you can:
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Communicate & Connect – Use Outlook for email, Teams for video meetings and chat, and shared calendars to stay organized.
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Collaborate in Real Time – Create, share, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—together, from any device.
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Store & Share Files – Save your work securely in OneDrive and easily share with classmates, colleagues, or teams.
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Create & Organize Learning – Use OneNote for digital notebooks, Forms for surveys and quizzes, and tools like Sway for interactive presentations.
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Access Anywhere – Work from school, home, or on the go, with cloud-based access on laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, and phones.
How is Microsoft 365 Different from Google?
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace both provide cloud-based tools for learning and collaboration, but they differ in style. Microsoft 365 offers feature-rich Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with both desktop and online versions, plus Teams for communication. Google Workspace focuses on simple, web-based tools like Docs, Sheets, and Slides, designed for quick, real-time collaboration in the browser.


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Microsoft 365 FAQ
- What is Microsoft 365, and how is it different from the old office?
- Do I need to install anything to use Microsoft 365?
- What is OneDrive and why should I use it?
- Is my content safe in OneDrive?
- Can I share files with colleagues?
- How does Microsoft Teams work with Microsoft 365?
- Will my files automatically save in Microsoft 365?
- Can I access Microsoft 365 from home?
