Teams is a free and easy-to-use tool for video conference calls. It allows up to 100 people to converse, watch videos, view slides and share documents in real-time, making it a great platform for online discussion-based training sessions. Here is a short 2 minute video which gives you an excellent overview of the basic features in Teams: Welcome to Microsoft Teams Here’s what you need to know to hold a training or classroom session via Meetings: |
Every participant needs a Microsoft AccountEveryone will need an Office 365 for Education account. If your organization runs its email through Office 365, you should be ready to have these accounts set up for students. Your administrator will need to set up these accounts. Contact Schools ICT if you would like support on this. |
What to tell your learners before the session
Let them know to expect a Meeting invitation in the chat feed for the team. |
Audio and videoAll participants will want to make sure their device is equipped with :
Most laptops, phones, and tablets come with these features built in. For better audio quality, you might want to use a set of headphones with a built-in microphone - the style that often comes as an accessory with smartphones. |
Initial Teacher Set Up |
Create a class team in Microsoft TeamsClass teams have unique permissions and features for teachers and students. As owners of the team, teachers assign and review work and create channels and files. Each class team is also linked to its own OneNote Class Notebook. Within the team, students:
Add a student to a class teamClass teams currently support up to 200 students. To add a student, follow these instructions: Tip: If you plan on adding a large number of students at once, consider making an Office 365 group for your class team and adding the group during this step.
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Schedule a meeting with your team or classHold classes, staff collaboration meetings, or training over online meetings
Join a meeting
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How to share your screen to the Class group:
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