Past Connect+Learn Sessions

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Teams Chat Retention Protocol – Session 03 (Final Reminder)

This is the 3rd information session regarding the upcoming Teams Chat Retention Protocol, a repetition of the first two information sessions we conducted in June, 2024. In this session covered:

    • Why are we not keeping Teams chat history indefinitely?
    • What is the scope of this protocol? Who does it impact?
    • What messages are affected, and which ones remain unaffected?
    • What will happen on September 30, 2024?
    • What if I am on another retention policy?
    • What will happen to the files that are shared over Teams chat?
    • Preparing for this change
    • Final Reminder
    • Roundtable discussion

 

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U of T 30-day Microsoft Teams Chat Retention Information Session 02

June 19, 2024

This session covers information regarding the U of T 30-day Microsoft Teams Chat Retention Policy coming September 16:

    • overview of the 30-day Microsoft Teams Chat Retention policy  
    • discuss frequently asked questions   
    • take up questions from the attendees

 

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U of T 30-day Microsoft Teams Chat Retention Information Session 01

June 12, 2024

This session covers information regarding the U of T 30-day Microsoft Teams Chat Retention Policy coming September 16:

  • overview of the 30-day Microsoft Teams Chat Retention policy  
  • discuss frequently asked questions   
  • take up questions from the attendees

 

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Discover what’s new in Microsoft 365

March 13, 2024

Discover what’s new in Microsoft 365

    • New Teams
    • Microsoft Copilot
    • Stream updates
    • New Outlook
    • Planner redesign

 

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Collaboration and Communication with Microsoft Teams

Join Connect+Learn for a session on tips and tricks for using Microsoft Teams effectively for virtual meetings, chats, files and communication.

  • When to use Group chat vs Teams in Teams.
  • Schedule meeting more effectively with scheduling assistant.
  • File Management in Teams.
  • How to use to Teams as a container by using other apps such as Whiteboard, OneNote, etc., inside Teams.
  • Tag specific people inside Teams using “Tags” feature (for Team owners but will be available for all Team members in U of T soon).

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