The holiday season is just around the corner, and we’re excited to introduce version 1.1.0.0 of the Smarter Advent Calendar for Microsoft 365 and SharePoint! This version brings numerous new features that make managing your advent calendar even easier and team interaction even more engaging.
What’s New in Version 1.1.0.0?
📋 New Admin Interface: Content Overview at a Glance
The biggest innovation is the comprehensive list view for all 24 doors. As an administrator, you now have all content at a glance and can immediately see:
- Which doors are already filled with content
- Which doors still need content
- Texts, links, and quiz status for each door
- Quick access to edit and preview individual doors
This new admin view makes it much easier to keep track of your advent calendar and quickly identify missing content.
🎨 Template Library for Quick Inspiration
Looking for inspiration for your door content? The new template functionality provides ready-made content ideas for various themes:
- Team Building: Activities and challenges for your team
- Health & Wellness: Mindfulness tips and relaxation exercises
- Microsoft 365 Tips: Useful features and shortcuts
- Company Culture: Share values, achievements, and milestones
- Christmas Inspiration: Recipes, craft ideas, and more
Templates can be applied to a door with one click and customized individually – perfect for saving time while still offering creative content!
📊 Integrated Quiz and Survey Builder
One of the most exciting new features is the built-in quiz and form builder! You no longer need to rely on external tools like Microsoft Forms – create quizzes and surveys directly in the advent calendar:
- Various question types: Multiple choice, text, dropdown, checkboxes
- Simple drag-and-drop editor
- Responses are automatically captured
- No external tool license required
This allows you to playfully gather feedback, test knowledge, or simply provide entertainment – all directly within your advent calendar!
📈 Enhanced Analytics and Reporting
The new version provides significantly better analytics and reporting capabilities:
- Participation statistics per door
- Overview of all survey results
- User engagement rate tracking
- Export options for detailed analysis
These insights help you understand which content resonates best with your team and where you can optimize for next year.
🎨 Cleaner, More Modern Design
In addition to functional improvements, we’ve also refreshed the design:
- More modern and clearer user interface
- Improved navigation in settings
- Optimized mobile display
- Smoother animations and transitions
- SharePoint Stock Photos Integration: Background images can be selected directly from the SharePoint stock photo library
- Countdown Timer: Displays the remaining time until December 1st – perfect for building anticipation!
The result: An even more pleasant user experience for both administrators and participants, with professional images and appealing content directly from the system.
Additional Improvements
Furthermore, we’ve made numerous smaller enhancements in version 1.1.0.0:
- Simplified permission model: Admin/Editor roles merged for easier management
- Better performance: Faster loading times and optimized data processing
- Enhanced error handling: Clearer error messages and solution suggestions
- Improved accessibility: Better support for screen readers and keyboard navigation
Upgrade to Version 1.1.0.0
The new version is available now! The update can be conveniently obtained through the Microsoft AppSource Marketplace. If you’re already using the Smarter Advent Calendar, you can upgrade directly to the new version.
Not Using It Yet?
Haven’t implemented the Smarter Advent Calendar in your organization yet? Now is the perfect time to start! With the new version 1.1.0.0, it’s never been easier to create an interactive advent calendar for your team.
Benefits at a Glance
✅ Increase Microsoft 365 user adoption
✅ More engagement and interaction within the team
✅ Easy content management
✅ No external tools required
✅ Fully integrated with SharePoint and Teams
✅ GDPR compliant and secure
Get Started
Interested? We’re happy to help you with setup or upgrading to the new version. Contact us for a demo or more information:
Discover more about the Smarter Advent Calendar:
- Product Page: Smarter Advent Calendar
- Getting Started with Advent Calendar
- Advent Calendar in Microsoft Teams
Happy Holidays with Smarter Advent Calendar 1.1.0.0! 🎄✨
