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Line 1: + + + − + + + − == What is GCcollaboration ==+ − In response to Covid-19, the Government of Canada is ''temporarily'' launching '''GCcollaboration''', a suite of Microsoft 365 tools that are available: + − + − + − − Before you use GCcollaboration, note the following:+ − :* it is temporarily available and will be removed pending the end of the epidemic − :* due to security measures, it is very important to not use the same password as you use for your work device − :* not recommended that the software be downloaded − Check it out by going to: [https://office.com GCcollaboration.ca].+ − == Why is GCcollaboration being launched now? ==+ − The Government of Canada is launching GCcollaboration to offer public servants a suite of tools to support their remote working arrangements due to the Covid-19 epidemic. Note, these tools are being made available on a temporary basis and will be shut down following the Covid-19 epidemic. + − + − + − + − Expected to include soon:+ − + − :* Powerpoint − :* OneNote − :* SharePoint − :* and more. − == Getting Started ==+ − Tips for joining: − # Use your personal computer, not your GC device − # Use Chrome or Safari browsers − # − + + + + + + − If you're new to these cloud-based tools, click on the following links to find learning resources.+ − :* [[GCcollaboration/Home/Teams| Teams]]+ − :* [[GCcollaboration/Home/Word| Word]]+ − :* [[GCcollaboration/Home/Excel| Excel]] − :* [[GCcollaboration/Home/PowerPoint| Powerpoint]] − :* [[GCcollaboration/Home/OneNote| OneNote]] − :* [[GCcollaboration/Home/SharePoint| SharePoint]] − == Training Opportunities ==+ − *+ − *+ + + + − + − Before contacting our team, please review the following [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/GCcollaboration/FAQs_for_user FAQs for users] for answers.+ + + − + + + + − Before contacting our team, please review the following [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/GCcollaboration/FAQs_for_Technicians FAQs for technicians] for answers.+ +
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== What is GCcollaboration? ==
In response to COVID-19, the Government of Canada is temporarily launching GCcollaboration, a suite of Microsoft 365 tools that are available:
:* on the cloud
:* on the cloud
:* from any personal device
:* from any personal device
:* for unprotected/unclassified information and discussions
:* for unprotected/unclassified information and discussions
== Why is GCcollaboration being launched now? ==
The Government of Canada is launching GCcollaboration to offer public servants a suite of tools to support their remote working arrangements due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
The purpose is to enable the use of video and audio conferencing in MS Teams for public servants and reduce the need of VPN access.
GCcollaboration also ensures that public servants have access to software that enables them to work together from home during this crisis.
== What does it include? ==
== Important Information ==
GCcollaboration currently includes:
Before you use GCcollaboration, note the following:
:* Teams
:* It is temporarily available and will end following the COVID-19 pandemic
:* Due to security measures, it is very important that you do NOT use the same password as you use for your work devices or applications
:* Excel
:* It is NOT recommended that you download the Microsoft software on personal devices as it may nullify personal Microsoft licenses
For tips on how to use GCcollaboration and comply with Information Management policies, [[GCcollaboration/Home/Frequently_Asked_Questions|'''click here''']].
== Learning Resources ==
== How to install MS Teams on your devices ==
The following are documented instructions to support users in downloading MS Teams.
:* [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/c/c6/MS_Teams_Android_Install_Guide.docx Android]
:* [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/1/1d/MS_Teams_iOS_Install_Guide.docx iOS]
:* [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/7/7a/MS_Teams_Mac_OS_Install_Guide.docx MAC]
:* [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/images/d/dc/MS_Teams_PC_Install_Guide.docx PC]
[https://support.office.com/en-us/article/use-microsoft-authenticator-with-microsoft-365-1412611f-ad8d-43ab-807c-7965e5155411 Use Microsoft Authenticator with Microsoft 365]
== What does it include? How can I learn these tools? ==
GCcollaboration currently includes the following Office 365 tools.
To learn how to use these tools, click on one of the following icons to find resources offered by Microsoft:
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| [[Image:Teams.PNG|75px|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/M365/Home]] || || [[Image:Word.PNG|75px|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/M365/Home]] || ||[[Image:Excel.PNG|75px|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/M365/Home]] || || [[Image:PowerPoint.PNG|75px|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/M365/Home]] || || [[Image:SharePoint.PNG|75px|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/M365/Home]] || || [[Image:OneNote.PNG|75px|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/M365/Home]] || || [[Image:Outlook.PNG|75px|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/M365/Home]] || || [[Image:OneDrive1.png|75px|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/M365/Home]]
|}
{{GCcollaboration_Training_EN}} [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/GCcollaboration/Home/Training '''Click here to find a date and time that works for you.''']
== FAQs for Users ==
== Getting Started ==
If you're interested in getting an account, please contact your departmental service desk for more information.
== Audiences ==
If you identify as one of the following audiences, click on the icon for more information about GCcollaboration. Please note that these pages below take you to GCpedia and requires access to the Government of Canada network.
== FAQs for Technicians ==
{|
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| [[Image:Leaders.png|90px|link=https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/GCcollaboration/Home]] || || [[Image:Blank.png|30px]]|| || [[Image:Comms.PNG|95px|link=https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/GCcollaboration/Home]] || ||[[Image:Blank.png|30px]]|| ||[[Image:Admins.PNG|90px|link=https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/GCcollaboration/Home]] || ||[[Image:Blank.png|30px]]|| ||[[Image:HelpDesk.png|80px|link=https://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/GCcollaboration/Home]]
|}
== Is My Department Collaborating Across The GC using GCcollaboration? ==
'''UPDATE:''' The content here was asked to be removed from this page and as such has been relocated to [[GCcollaboration Department Listing]]
