Online Communities

This page introduces you to Microsoft Office 365 Online Communities. Communities include SharePoint Sites, Microsoft Teams, and MySites, all of which give users a place to collaborate with co-workers, classmates, and others. The service descriptions on this page are intended to help you decide which online community is best for your needs.

Request an Online Community*

*This will take you to a sign-in screen for ServiceNow. Sign in with your Campus 'w' username and password to access the Online Community's form. If you do not know your username and/or password, please call the Help Desk at 937-775-4827.

Online Communities Comparison

Community	Benefits and Key Features	Best For
SharePoint Sites	Connect calendars and document libraries to the desktop Outlook application Multiple Calendars Multiple Document Libraries Ability to Manage Members Assign Different Permission Levels Customizable to your community's needs Lists (Data, Resembles Excel) Workflow Important Notes: Site cannot be transferred Site is deleted when your Office 365 account is deleted	Officially sanctioned Wright State organizations or affiliated groups Projects or Groups requiring multiple levels of access Collaborating between departments Committees
Microsoft Teams	Calendar Document Library Ability to Manage Members Quick, Casual or Temporary Groups and Projects Discussions/Chat Important Notes: Privacy settings are permanent Groups and Group content are not recoverable if deleted	Group or Class Projects Promotional Events Casual Collaboration
Office 365 Groups	Share Inbox (Mailing List) Calendar Document Library Ability to Manage Members	Managing Mailing Lists Sharing Documents
My Site	Multiple Calendars Multiple Document Libraries Ability to Manage Members Assign Different Permission Levels Quick, Casual, or Temporary Groups and Projects Lists (Data, Resembles Excel) Important Notes: Site cannot be transferred Site is deleted when your Office 365 account is deleted	Personal information you wish to share

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Online Communities