Simplify office-hour scheduling

Bookings with me is a tool in your Outlook Calendar that allows people (students in this case) to directly schedule time on your calendar based on your availability.

1. Navigate to Microsoft 365 at IU (https://office.iu.edu) and click the Access Microsoft 365 button. Enter your username and passphrase if prompted.
2. Click the App launcher icon [a] and select Outlook.
3. Select the Calendar icon [b] in the left navigation then click Go to my booking page [c].
   
4. Bookings with me will automatically create “Office Hours” the first time you open it – click the Got it button if prompted.
5. Click the Office Hours tile under Public, and edit the booking’s title, description, location, and duration to your needs.
6. Click Private [d]. If you keep your booking “Public” anyone in the world with a valid email account will be able to book time on your calendar.
7. (optional) Set available meeting hours under “Schedule customization,” or click Advanced options to set buffer (i.e., time between meetings) and/or lead time (i.e., how far in advance you can be booked).
8. Click Save [e] when you finish editing.
   
9. Click three dots (more options) [f] on the “Office Hours” tile and select Copy link [g].
   
10. Share that link with your students (e.g., on your syllabus, in a Canvas announcement, as a Canvas Module item, etc.).