Tools for Virtual Meetings and Collaboration

Spartans have a wealth of resources for working when at a campus office or from a remote location. 
 

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

The VPN provides a way to log in and create a secure connection to MSU systems or files when you are at an off-campus location or using campus wireless networks.

For information and instructions on using the VPN, see this knowledge base article.
 

Zoom 

Zoom is a cloud-based solution for video and audio conferencing, screen sharing, mobile collaboration, online meetings and Webinars. Zoom is accessible on MacOS, Windows, iOS and Android mobile devices. Additionally, Zoom can be used with conventional phone lines for audio conferencing. Virtual meetings can be recorded.

Please test Zoom connectivity, audio and video features before you need to use the software so you can work through any technical difficulties. The first time you use Zoom you may need to install it. 

Resources:

Donwload Zoom: From your PC's Software Center, install Zoom according to these instructions (just look for Zoom). For Macs, install through Self Service.
Website: msu.zoom.us 
Home page includes MSU Zoom Basics instruction and common questions
MSU IT Knowledge Base article Zoom Basics 
MSU IT Knowledge Base article Zoom Commonly Asked Questions
Tutorials Zoom video tutorials

 

Microsoft Teams

A RHS Knowledge Base article, including info on training, installing software, logging in, best practices and requesting to join or create a Team, is available at dss.rhs.msu.edu > Knowledge Base > Software and Applications > Getting Started with Microsoft Teams

 

Spartan 365 and OneDrive

The Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications allows you to use online versions of the core desktop and web apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote) and cloud services (OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint). Team members can save files to their OneDrive cloud storage, share them with others and collaborate on documents through co-authoring. Divisional computers already have Office 365 installed. MSU team members can also install the software on personal devices, including up to five computers, five tablets and five mobile devices.

Resources

Website: spartan365.msu.edu
MSU IT Spartan 365 Help & FAQ
MSU IT Dive into 365
MSU IT Collaborative Tools Spartan 365
MSU IT Knowledge Base article Spartan Drive (One Drive) Introduction for Windows, MacOS, iOS and Android