1. Sign in to Microsoft 365:

Open your web browser and go to https://portal.office.com/.

Steps:

1. Enter your Unisa email address (e.g., studentnumber@mylife.unisa.ac.za) and click "Next."
2. Enter your password and click "Sign in."
3. You will be taken to your Microsoft 365 dashboard.

2. Access OneDrive:

From the Microsoft 365 dashboard, access OneDrive.

Steps:

1. Click on the "App launcher" (also known as the "Waffle" icon) in the top-left corner of the page.
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2. From the dropdown menu, select "OneDrive" to open your OneDrive storage space.

3. Create a New Folder:

Organise your OneDrive by creating a new folder for this activity.

Steps:

1. In OneDrive, click on the "New" button at the top of the page.
2. Select "Folder" from the dropdown menu.
3. Name the folder "OneDrive Activity" and click "Create."

4. Open the newly created "OneDrive Activity" folder by clicking on its name.

4. Create a New Word Document:

Inside the "OneDrive Activity" folder, create a new Word document.

Steps:

1. Click on the "New" button again, but this time select "Word document."

2. A new Word document will open in a separate tab. You can start typing anything you want, but the content isn’t as important as the process.
3. After confirming that the document has opened successfully, close the tab.

1. Share the Document:

Share the newly created Word document with your classmates, allowing them to view and edit the file.

Steps:

1. Return to the OneDrive tab where you see the list of files and folders.
2. Click on the three dots next to the Word document you just created and select "Share."
3. In the sharing options, ensure it says "People in University of South Africa with the link" can edit.

4. Click on "Copy link" to generate the shareable link.
5. Copy the link to your clipboard by clicking on the "Copy" button.

2. Submit the Link in Microsoft Engage:

Submit your shareable link in the discussion forum within Microsoft Engage.

Steps:

1. Open the Microsoft Engage community and navigate to the discussion thread titled "Activity: Navigating Cloud Computing with OneDrive” or access the discussion at https://bit.ly/unisadl4 or scan the QR code below:

2. Paste the shareable link as a new reply in the discussion thread.
3. Include a brief comment inviting your peers to edit the document.

3. Collaborate with Peers:

• Test your editing rights on a document shared by another student.

Steps:

1. In the same Microsoft Engage thread, find the reply above or below yours.
2. Click on the link provided by your peer to open their shared document.
3. Type your name and a brief greeting in the document to confirm that you have editing access.
4. Save your changes and close the document.

1. Reflect on the Activity:

• Reflect on your experience using OneDrive for file management and collaboration.
• Consider the following questions:

1. How did the use of cloud computing enhance your ability to collaborate with others?
2. What were the advantages of using OneDrive compared to traditional file storage methods?
3. How do you plan to use OneDrive and other cloud computing tools in your academic work?
4. Write a brief reflection (100-150 words) summarising your thoughts.

2. Engage in Discussion:

• Share your reflection in the "OneDrive Cloud Activity" discussion thread on Microsoft Engage.
• Post your reflection as a reply in the same thread where you shared your document link.
• Read through the reflections shared by your peers and respond to at least two other posts, providing feedback or sharing additional insights.