Connecting D2L Brightspace to Microsoft OneDrive

  1. Login to Brightspace by going to https://elearning.gfcmsu.edu and logging in with your NetID and password.
  2. Once logged in, scroll down to the widget titled "Office 365" and click on the grey button that says "Sign in to your Office365 account...". Office 365 widget
  3. A new window will open asking you to type your email address. Do not type your email address in this box. Instead, you will enter yourNetID@gfcmsu.edu, as shown in the image, and click Next. Microsoft Login Window
  4. Enter your password, this should be the same password you use to login to Brightspace and Banner Web/MyInfo. Microsoft Password Screen
  5. When you asked if you want to stay signed in, click Yes. Stay Signed In Page 
  6. You should be taken back to the Brightspace home page and your Office 365 widget should now look similar to the example shown here.  Office 365 widget example
  7. Clicking on the Outlook icon on it will open a new tab or window and go straight to your student email account. Clicking on the Calendar icon, will take you to your Office 365 calendar in a new tab or window. Clicking on the OneDrive icon (cloud) will take you to your files stored in MS OneDrive in a new tab or window. Clicking on the small arrow that is below the three icons will show a preview of the most recent items in each of those areas. 
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