Topic: Online learning
Microsoft Teams as a tool for teaching
In some cases, you may need to engage your students when not in the classroom. Microsoft Teams is a useful and accessible tool for sharing subject materials and learning experiences with students who are studying remotely. Teams can be used to communicate with students, manage and create student groups...
Channels in Microsoft Teams
To create a channel, you will need to: Click on the ellipsis menu next to your class’ name and select ‘Add channel’. Enter a name for the channel and, if desired, a description. Select the Privacy level – this will determine the accessibility of this channel to the members...
Tabs in Microsoft Teams
To add tabs in a channel: Navigate to the channel where you would like to add an app Click on the + sign at the top of the screen to add a new app. Browse through the apps and select the one you would like to add Name the...
Chat in Microsoft Teams
To start a chat: Search for a user’s name in the search bar at the top left of the Teams window and click to select them After selecting them, you will be redirected to a chat page between you and that user You can also search your chat history: ...
Meetings in Microsoft Teams
The Meetings feature in Teams allows for video or audio calls with live instant messaging and content sharing. The system has low drop-out rates as calls change from video to audio when used with low bandwidth. Features of meetings include: Meetings can be scheduled through Outlook or MS Teams...
Select apps to integrate into Microsoft Teams
Planner is a tool that allows teams to plan projects, share files and organise and allocate tasks to keep track of the work assigned to group members. This app can be particularly useful for student groups to check the progress of their group projects and set due dates for...