Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams

Watch each of the videos below for a better understanding of using Microsoft Teams.

1. Creating a Team

2. Adding Channels

3. Uploading

4. Add Members

5. Schedule and Launch Class

1. Creating a Team

This video shows you how to log into Office 365, open the Microsoft Teams app and then create a new team for your course.

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In some organisations, staff do not have free access to create a Team. You may need to request it from a key person or department.

Top Tip

Make sure you choose ‘class’ as the team type which will give you access to the assignments/grades tabs as well as limiting student’s permissions.

2. Adding Channels

This video shows you how to add public and private channels to your new course in Microsoft Teams.

Top Tip

Use public channels for topics and private channels for tutor groups.

3. Uploading

This video show you how to upload course materials into the files section of your new course in Microsoft Teams.

Top Tip

Put read only materials into the Class Materials folder and files you want students to be able to edit into any other folder.

4. Add Members

This video show you how to add students and other members of staff to your new course in Microsoft Teams.

Top Tip

Remember to add students/teachers to any private channels they need access to

5. Schedule and Launch Class

This video shows you how schedule and launch a live class in your new course on Microsoft Teams.

Top Tip

Open any files or websites you want to share during the class before you start the meeting and close anything private or confidential.