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Planner

Collaborative task management and project work

Microsoft Planner is a task management tool that supports collaboration, planning, and overview in teaching activities. Tasks can be created, assigned, and tracked collaboratively, making Planner suitable for both group projects and task coordination.

Students and educators can use Planner to organize project work, distribute responsibilities, and monitor students’ progress. With Planner Online, all participants can update tasks in real time, enhancing collaboration and ensuring transparency in the workflow.

Use the tool for:

  • Planning and distributing tasks in teaching activities and group projects.

  • Structured coordination of deadlines, responsibilities, and tasks.

  • Synchronous and asynchronous collaboration on project management among students.

  • Integration with Teams and Outlook for a unified overview of tasks and meetings.

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)

Planning project work

Microsoft Planner makes it easy to plan and organize project work by creating tasks, deadlines, and assigning responsibilities in one unified overview.

Real-time collaboration

Multiple users can work on the same project in Planner, update task statuses, and add comments, promoting ongoing collaboration and coordination.

Overview of tasks

Teachers and students can visualize tasks in boards, lists, and calendars, providing a clear view of progress and deadlines.

Integration with Teams and Outlook

Planner integrates directly into Microsoft Teams and Outlook, making task management a natural part of daily communication and calendar organization.