T3: Tech Training Tips

Learn where the translation button is on the external DHS website and how to use it.

A brief overview of CSS Teams channels and how you can connect.

This article organizes several walkthroughs that explain the many functions of Adobe Acrobat DC in one place.

How to move from Microsoft Edge to Google Chrome

Resources to use to facilitate brainstorming sessions while sitting miles apart in your home offices.

Offers suggestions on how to manage an office when employees are working in the virtual workplace.

Part 2 offers response suggestions for teleconferencing without video when our customers are emotionally upset, angry, or distressed and crying.

How to create a shared calendar in Microsoft Teams to allow remotely working ‘office mates’ a way to keep up with each other

How to find some ways to find a little mental stillness

This tip has 3 breathing exercises, with each one taking a minute. Use one or all of these breathing exercises to help reduce stress.

Having to homeschool your kids? Here is a series of listings that hold educational value that addresses most areas of school work.

Having to homeschool your kids? Here is a series of listings that hold educational value that addresses most areas of school work.

Remember to continue to collaborate during these trying times plus a recipe for a delicious soup

Here are some great places you can visit virtually

Can’t find something at the store? Use these homemade cleaning products!

Help you figure out more about masks and about the best ways to wash your hands

With the pandemic how do I maintain my health and wellness focusing on maintaining social connections.

Ask these daily questions to help you “check in with yourself”.

With the pandemic how do I maintain my health and wellness focusing on work and exercise.

Tips to reduce stress through time management and organization as well as avoiding interruptions

Contains guidance documents, mental health & wellness apps, & K-1 educational resources

First teleworking tip in March 2020

Explanation of the most frequently used Teams Meetings tools

Follow these seven simple virtual meeting etiquette rules and tips to avoid major meeting faux pas and keep your meetings productive and professional.

Ways to include everyone necessary in a Teams meeting

Microsoft Teams: How to Facilitate a Meeting

A series of videos on how to use Teams

The basics on how to use Microsoft Teams

Sometimes people outside of the meeting may not realize the meeting is taking place.

Be aware that the microphone picks up everything.

Do not let presentations be interrupted by “sleep” mode on your computer.

Be aware that the microphones are very sensitive.

Mute the microphone before moving it.

Be present at your virtual meeting.

Note that the camera shows anything in front of it

Give everyone a chance for final questions before leaving the meeting

Dress for videoconferences as you would any other meeting.

Speak clearly at a regular conversational level.

A bad angle for the camera can be distracting and interrupt communication.