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OneNote

Collaborative note-taking and knowledge building

Microsoft OneNote is a digital notebook tool that supports collaboration, structure, and reflection in teaching. Notes can be created, organized, and edited collaboratively, making OneNote suitable for both individual study notes and group-based knowledge sharing.

Educators can use OneNote to assign tasks, share materials, and facilitate joint reflection. With OneNote Online, multiple users can write and draw simultaneously in the same notebook, enhancing the collaborative learning process and enabling continuous documentation.

Use the tool for:

  • Creating and structuring notes, materials, and reflections in teaching.

  • Collaborating on note-taking and idea development among students in real time.

  • Synchronous and asynchronous work with shared notebooks for group projects.

  • Integration with Teams and other Office applications for unified access to learning resources.

Access

ACCESS FOR STUDENTS

All students get access to Microsoft 365 when they are admitted to AU. They can access all M365-apps at https://m365.cloud.microsoft/?auth=2&home=1.

ACCESS FOR INSTRUCTORS

All AU staff have access to Microsoft365 via https://m365.cloud.microsoft/?auth=2&home=1. Many of the applications are also pre-installed on your AU computer.

Tool features (and activities)

Digital Note Collection

Microsoft OneNote is a digital notebook where teachers and students can collect text, images, links, drawings, and handwritten notes in one place.

Real-Time Collaboration

Multiple users can work in the same notebook at the same time. This makes OneNote ideal for group work, brainstorming, and assignment preparation.

Structure and Overview

Notes are organized into sections and pages, making it easy to structure teaching materials, projects, or readings – both individually and in groups.

Integration and Accessibility

OneNote is integrated with Microsoft 365 and accessible from any device. Notes are automatically synced and always available – even offline.