Working Remotely
Useful links for how to teach classes, hold meetings, and otherwise conduct business remotely
File Sharing / File access:
OneDrive (Personal Files)
Download and install One Drive to access your personal files and folders. (This downloads the installer and will require you to install the application.) OR click here to access your files online through your web browser. (Web browser how to.)Shared Drives
1. Install VPN (use your NetID and password to login) to access Shared drives remotely. (This downloads the installer and will require you to install the application.) Windows how-to install OR Mac how-to-install
2. Remotely access shared drives on Mac.
3. Remotely access shared drives on Windows.
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Getting Started with Microsoft Teams(Teams Website)
- Installation
When prompted to log in, use your normal @wisc.edu email address, you'll then be prompted for your NetID and password, followed by your MFA DUO confirmation.
- Laptop/Desktop
- Download Microsoft Team Application (desktop application) accept default installation options
- Access directly via Chrome (browser based)
- Smart phones and tablets can download from their App Store (application) accept default installation options
- Easy Virtual Calls (forthcoming)
- Chat -- spontaneous person to person, or small group
- Schedule a meeting via calendar (has link to share in email)
- Share your screen
- Shared power point from both presenter and presentee points of view
When prompted to log in, use your normal @wisc.edu email address, you'll then be prompted for your NetID and password, followed by your MFA DUO confirmation.
- Laptop/Desktop
- Download Microsoft Team Application (desktop application) accept default installation options
- Access directly via Chrome (browser based)
- Smart phones and tablets can download from their App Store (application) accept default installation options
- Chat -- spontaneous person to person, or small group
- Schedule a meeting via calendar (has link to share in email)
Additional Resources
- The MS Teams site has an excellent collection of under 2 min videos related to creating and join MS Teams calls. NOTE: The campus license PROHIBITS USING A PHONE TO DIAL IN, otherwise the videos are accurate and extremely helpful.
- Quick Chat Calls (MS version) NOTE: The campus license PROHIBITS THE PHONE OPTIONS
- File sharing more than intro
- In depth intro to Teams
Additional Resources
- The MS Teams site has an excellent collection of under 2 min videos related to creating and join MS Teams calls. NOTE: The campus license PROHIBITS USING A PHONE TO DIAL IN, otherwise the videos are accurate and extremely helpful.
- Quick Chat Calls (MS version) NOTE: The campus license PROHIBITS THE PHONE OPTIONS
- File sharing more than intro
- In depth intro to Teams
Other useful tools:
1. Adobe Creative Cloud. (Access to the Adobe programs, Acrobat, etc.)
2. Download Microsoft Office. (Click "Install Office" and run the file downloaded to install.)
3. Forward your Office phone to personal phone.