An introduction to Microsoft Teams

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  • Select activity Announcements

    

    Announcements Forum
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  Mentimeter poll

  • Select activity Which of these video conferencing tools have you used before?

    

    Which of these video conferencing tools have you used before? URL

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    1. Go to www.menti.com
    2. Use the code: 4437 0625

    
    Choose one or more of the following options (you can select more than one):
    

    • Google Meet
    • Kaltura
    • MicrosoftTeams
    • Webex
    • Zoom
    • Other
    • I have never used a video conferencing tool before
      

• Select section System requirements that you will need to participate in class

  System requirements that you will need to participate in class

  • Select activity microphonecamerasmart phone, tablet device (e.g. i...

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    • microphone
    • camera
    • smart phone, tablet device (e.g. iPad), desktop / laptop computer

    
    Please refer to this website for further details regarding the particular requirements for your device that you will be using in class:
    
    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/hardware-requirements-for-the-teams-app
    

• Select section Comparing Zoom to Microsoft Teams

  Comparing Zoom to Microsoft Teams

  You may have previous experience with the features that are available when using Zoom. While Microsoft Teams may be slightly different in structure, there are several features that are the same and some that are different.

  
  

  • Select activity Video conferencing tool features used in class

    

    Video conferencing tool features used in class H5P

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• Select section Board - share your discoveries related to Microsoft Teams

  Board - share your discoveries related to Microsoft Teams

  This is the space for adding useful information you find that you would like to share with your classmates:

  • webpages for developments in Microsoft Teams
  • tutorial videos
  • instructional guides
  • app integrations 

  
  
• Select section Discussion forum

  Discussion forum

  • Select activity Questions, Technical Issues and Feedback about this guide to Microsoft Teams

    

    Questions, Technical Issues and Feedback about this guide to Microsoft Teams Forum

    • Please post any questions you may have about ways that Microsoft Teams will be used in this online course.
    • This is also the space for letting us know if you are having any specific technical issues during our live sessions.
    • We are happy to receive feedback about this introductory guide to using Microsoft Teams.
    • Check this forum regularly, as your classmates may share just the piece of information that you are looking to find.
    • Your facilitator will aim to respond to any queries posted here within 48 hours.