Microlearning
Microlearning videos are like the educational equivalent of snack-sized candy bars—short, sweet, and perfect for a quick knowledge boost without the sugar rush. These bite-sized clips, typically 1-3 minutes long, are great for squeezing in some learning during your coffee break or between answering emails. We will be sharing more microlearning videos in the future, so check back often!
Please let us know at train@msu.edu if you have any suggestions or micro-topic requests.
Copilot 
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Introduction to Copilot
Video Description:
Unsure what all the excitement surrounding AI and Microsoft Copilot is about? This short video will introduce you to Copilot and give an overview of what it can do for you and your team.
Duration: 1 minute, 47 seconds
Published: July 9, 2025
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Draft an Email
Video Description:
Are your emails falling short or becoming mundane? Say goodbye to writer’s block and hello to productivity! In this quick microlearning video, discover how Microsoft Copilot can help you draft professional emails in seconds. Whether you're replying to clients, following up with colleagues, or starting from scratch, Copilot makes email writing faster, easier, and more effective.
Duration: 1 minute, 32 seconds
Published: February 20, 2026
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Copilot - Crafting a Prompt
Video Description:
Want to get better, faster results from Copilot? This microlearning video shows you how to create clear, effective prompts that help Copilot understand your intent and deliver more useful responses. You’ll learn simple prompt‑building techniques that can boost productivity and improve everyday work outcomes.Duration: 2 minutes, 10 seconds
Published: February 24, 2026
Excel 
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Remove Duplicates
Video Description:
Tired of dealing with duplicate entries in your Excel spreadsheets? This quick tutorial will show you how to easily remove duplicates and clean up your data. Follow these simple steps to ensure your spreadsheets are accurate and organized.
Duration: 1 minute, 24 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
Forms 
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Collect Responses
Video Description:
Hoping to collect feedback from people about a specific topic? This tutorial will show you how to create and share a Microsoft Form to collect responses efficiently. Follow these simple steps to set up your form and start collecting valuable information.
Duration: 1 minute, 47 seconds
Published: September 9, 2025
OneDrive 
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Backup Desktop
Video Description:
Are you someone who likes to store files on your desktop but also want to keep them safe and accessible from anywhere? In this quick tutorial, we’ll show you how to back up your desktop to OneDrive step by step. Learn how to sync your important files automatically, free up space, and ensure you never lose important documents again. The best part? You can keep these files right where you know how to find them - on your desktop!
Duration: 1 minute, 46 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
Learn about backing up your desktop to OneDrive here
OneNote 
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Custom Page Setup
Video Description:
Want to customize your OneNote pages for better organization? This tutorial will show you how to use the 'Page Setup' feature in OneNote to create a layout that suits your needs and preferences. Follow these simple steps to make your notes more structured and visually appealing.
Duration: 1 minute, 13 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
Outlook 
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Find Time Scheduling
Video Description:
Struggling to find an Outlook meeting time that works for multiple participants? This quick tutorial will show you how to use the 'Find Time' feature to coordinate with your colleagues and find the perfect time slot for your meeting. Follow these simple steps to ensure your meetings are scheduled efficiently and without conflicts.
Duration: 1 minute, 29 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
Learn about using 'Find Time' for scheduling in Outlook here
Planner 
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Creating Buckets
Video Description:
Looking for a simple way to keep tasks organized and moving forward in Planner? This microlearning video shows you how to create and use buckets. You’ll learn how buckets can bring clarity and structure to your team’s plans.
Duration: 1 minute, 35 seconds
Published: February 20, 2026
PowerPoint 
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Using Designer
Video Description:
Discover how to make your presentations stand out with PowerPoint Designer! In this short video, we'll guide you through using PowerPoint's built-in design tool to create visually stunning slides effortlessly. 'Designer' is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their presentations with professional-quality visuals. Watch now and transform your slides into works of art!
Duration: 1 minute, 33 seconds
Published: September 9, 2025
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Presenter View
Video Description:
Want to deliver polished presentations without losing your place or momentum? This microlearning video introduces Presenter View in PowerPoint. You’ll learn how to use Presenter View to keep your delivery smooth and engaging every time.
Duration: 1 minute, 23 seconds
Published: February 20, 2026
Qualtrics 
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Introduction to Qualtrics - Surveys
Video Description:
New to Qualtrics or need a refresher? Get up and running with this quick microlearning video that introduces MSU’s enterprise survey tool and shows you how to access it, create a survey, and share it with your audience. You’ll see how easy it is to start a new survey, add questions, and distribute with confidence. Perfect for anyone looking for a fast, practical overview.
Duration: 2 minutes, 3 seconds
Published: March 6, 2026
SharePoint 
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Check Out Documents
Video Description:
Struggling to keep documents organized and avoid conflicting edits in SharePoint? This microlearning video shows you how to check out and check in documents to maintain accurate version control and collaborate with confidence. You’ll learn when to use each action and how they help keep your team’s work running smoothly.
Duration: 2 minutes, 10 seconds
Published: February 20, 2026
Slack 
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Introduction to Slack
Video Description:
This microlearning video introduces learners to Slack as a streamlined digital workspace that brings students, faculty, and staff together in one organized hub. Viewers will discover how channels, threads, integrations, and status settings make communication faster, clearer, and easier across campus. It’s a quick tour of how Slack keeps everyone connected and collaborating with less clutter and more focus.
Duration: 2 minutes, 15 seconds
Published: December 19, 2025
Spartan 365 
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Pinning Applications
Video Description:
In this short video, we'll show you how to pin your favorite applications to the left rail in Spartan (Microsoft) 365 for easy access. Whether you're using Outlook, Teams, or any other Spartan (Microsoft) 365 app, this step-by-step guide will help you customize your workspace to suit your needs. Watch now to learn how to streamline your workflow and keep your most-used apps just a click away!
Duration: 1 minute, 35 seconds
Published: August 7, 2025
Learn about pinning applications in Spartan (Microsoft) 365 here
Teams 
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Dark Theme
Video Description:
Want to give your Microsoft Teams a sleek, dark look? Follow this quick tutorial to learn how to change your Teams theme to dark mode in just a few simple steps! Whether you're working late or just prefer a darker interface, this guide will help you customize your Teams experience.
Duration: 1 minute, 42 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
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Do Not Disturb Status
Video Description:
Need a break from constant notifications to get work done? Learn how to use the 'Do Not Disturb' status in Microsoft Teams to silence notifications and stay focused. This quick tutorial will guide you through the steps to activate 'Do Not Disturb' mode, ensuring you can work without interruptions.
Duration: 1 minute, 4 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
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Manage Priority Access
Video Description:
Want to ensure you never miss important messages? Learn how to manage 'Priority Access' in Microsoft Teams with this quick tutorial. This tutorial will show you how to set up priority access for key contacts, ensuring their messages always get through, even when you're in 'Do Not Disturb' mode.
Duration: 1 minute, 14 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
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Change Profile Picture
Video Description:
Want to make a great first impression in Microsoft Teams? This microlearning video walks you through how to update your profile picture so colleagues can easily recognize you in chats and meetings. You’ll see how quick changes can help personalize your presence and strengthen everyday collaboration.
Duration: 1 minute, 43 seconds
Published: February 20, 2026
Word 
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Format Painter
Video Description:
Want to quickly copy formatting in your Word documents? This tutorial will show you how to use the 'Format Painter' tool to apply consistent formatting across your text. Follow these simple steps to make your documents look polished and professional.
Duration: 59 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
Zoom 
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Meeting Settings
Video Description:
Tired of chaotic Zoom meetings? Background noise, awkward camera angles, and surprise screen shares don’t have to be the norm. Learn five quick Zoom settings that will transform your meetings from messy to masterful. Be the meeting hero your team needs starting today.
Duration: 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Published: September 9, 2025