1. Tablet & O365 Basics

2. Windows 8 or 8.1
You are using Windows 8 if your starting screen looks something like this picture.
By toggling the windows key, you can switch back and forth between the start screen and your desktop.

3. Windows 10
You are using Windows 10 if your starting screen looks something like this picture.
By toggling the windows key, you can open the start menu on the desktop.

4. Windows 8 vs Windows 10 Windows 8 or 8.1 Windows 10
Cannot delete—MUST unpin
OneDrive
Can (should) delete
OneNote
Microsoft Office
Internet Explorer app opens from start menu and the program opens from desktop. They are different and do not talk to each other.
Just like the OneNote app versus the OneNote 2013 (or 2016) program
Windows 10
Cannot delete—MUST unpin
OneNote
OneDrive
Can delete Microsoft Office
Microsoft Edge is the default internet app and replaces internet explorer—can still use internet explorer or chrome or firefox

5. Changing the Start Menu & Taskbar

6. Changing the Start Menu & Taskbar
Windows 8 or 8.1
Windows 10

7. Microsoft Vs. Google Microsoft Office 365 Google OneDrive Word Online
Excel Online
PowerPoint Online
Skype
OneNote Online
Google
Google Drive
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Google Slides
Hangouts

8. Office 365 Using the online version Using the desktop version
Light version meaning there are fewer options to use
Similar to using Google Drive
Using the desktop version
Full or premium version meaning you have all the options.

10. Office 365
Can be linked from school website ( and selecting the " /office 365" button.

11. Office 365
Can be directly opened using the "login.microsoftonline.com"
You need to download and install Office 2016.
If you already have Office 2013 installed, you do not need to install 2016.

12. Office 365
These images show the personal account for office 365. You will not be able to log in this way.
Remember to always choose "work or school account"; never choose "personal account"

13. Installing O365 Select the “install now” button.
Follow the directions on the tablet screen.

14. Checking
You can check by choosing the “Mail” button. This will give you access to your school .
If you need to set up your student portal, you will need the password that was ed to you from the principal.

15. Saving Files
Microsoft OneDrive is where you need to save all your files.
One Drive works just like Google Drive.
It should be used for saving files instead of using a flash drive or “My Documents”.