M365 A5 is one of the education licenses offered by Microsoft, designed specifically for the needs of schools and educational institutions. This license provides a wide range of tools and applications for teaching, learning, and management. Here are some features included in the M365 A5 license:

Microsoft Office Applications:

M365 A5 includes Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote for use by students and teachers.

OneDrive for Business: This provides cloud storage space for storing, sharing, and collaborating on documents. Microsoft Teams: Teams is a powerful communication and collaboration platform that includes chat, video conferencing, file sharing, and other tools for collaboration between students and teachers.

Microsoft Forms: Forms is an application that allows teachers to create surveys, quizzes, and other interactive forms for students.

Integrated tools and management features: M365 A5 also includes management features such as user management, security features, and reporting to help school IT staff manage and monitor the learning environment.

The M365 A5 license provides a versatile toolkit that supports learning and teaching while facilitating collaboration and communication between teachers and students. Additionally, it helps school administrations manage the IT environment and ensure security and privacy protection. Additionally, the M365 A5 license may include other special features and benefits that vary depending on the specific version and usage environment.

More information here: Microsoft 365 Education - Service Descriptions

 

The Microsoft 365 A5 license is designed for students and teachers, and its usage is limited to the duration of study. When a student graduates, their A5 license is no longer valid. This means that after graduation, the student no longer has the right to use the services provided by the A5 license.

It is important for students and educational institutions to ensure the licenses are updated after graduation. If a student wishes to continue using Microsoft 365 services, they must acquire a new license or transition to another suitable license.

Guidance for Teachers: How teachers can guide students and themselves in using M365 tools for learning and teaching.

Office 365 Education: Teachers and students can acquire the free Office 365 Education software package, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and now Microsoft Teams, as well as other education-enhancing applications. Use your institution's valid email address and start leveraging

Teams: Teams is a communication and collaboration platform that enables teamwork, video calls, and joint projects. Teachers can use Teams in the classroom environment and communicate with students in real-time.

OneNote: OneNote is an easy-to-use digital notebook for organizing lesson materials and student-teacher collaboration. It works on all devices and enables collaboration without worrying about details.

School Data Sync: This tool helps create classes and groups in Teams, Intune for Education, and other programs for free. It saves time and facilitates classroom work.

Learning Tools: Microsoft's new Learning Tools save teachers time in creating, reviewing, and analyzing tasks. They also provide real-time feedback to students.

Teacher A5 License:

The Teacher A5 license is designed for teachers and school staff. It provides access to Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as other tools and services designed for teachers. Additionally, the Teacher A5 license includes a version of Microsoft Teams designed for teachers, providing tools for teaching management, communication, and collaboration with students.

Student A5 License:

The Student A5 license is aimed at students and provides them with access to Microsoft products and services. It includes access to Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, which students can use for learning and assignment completion. The Student A5 license also includes access to Microsoft Teams, which allows students to communicate and collaborate with teachers and other students.