Microsoft Teams
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Overview
Microsoft Teams is a robust educational platform offered by Microsoft, designed to enhance classroom collaboration and organization. As an all-in-one solution, Microsoft Teams can function as both a standalone learning management system (LMS) or seamlessly integrate with existing platforms like Moodle and Canvas. With a primary emphasis on fostering teamwork and collaboration, Microsoft Teams provides a comprehensive suite of features. These include various communication channels such as chat, call, and web conferencing, enabling seamless interactions among students and educators. Moreover, Microsoft Teams facilitates efficient collaboration on files using the built-in Microsoft 365 suite, encompassing popular tools like Word and PowerPoint. To further customize the learning experience, educators can also integrate their preferred Microsoft or third-party apps, ranging from Pear Deck to Discovery Education. With its diverse array of functionalities, Microsoft Teams empowers educators to create engaging and collaborative learning environments while leveraging the power of technology.
Louisiana Tech Faculty and Students: If you are a student or faculty member at Louisiana Tech, you have a Microsoft 365 account which includes a 1 TB OneDrive!
- To access Microsoft 365, visit https://www.office.com and use “username”@office.latech.edu and your normal password!
- Once in your Microsoft account, you can click the Microsoft waffle, grey grid on the top left, and select Microsoft Teams.
- Educators and Students
- All educators and students qualify for a free Office 365 account. Visit https://www.office.com and create an account.
- To create your first class complete the following:
- Create Team: Teams is used for a variety of purposes, thus when you select “Create Team” you will have for options for the type of Team you are creating. If you are creating a class, simply select class. By creating a class you automatically have Class Notebook, assignments, and grade options. Use of Teams is not required to integrate Class Notebook into your class. You can find out more on the OneNote Class Notebook website
- Add Team Members
- Add Team Members via Search and Select
- Once you select the Team type, a prompt to start adding students appears. All Louisiana Tech students and faculty are already connected via Microsoft 365, so you can easily find each student.
- Add Team Members via Link and Code
- A Second option for adding students is through a “join code.” Each team created has a unique join code which allows your students to connect to your class.
- Look for the three horizontal dots next to the Team name, click and select “manage team”
- In the upper middle of the screen, select “settings”
- Select “Team Code” and generate a code (keep this code to send to members)
- Select the three dots next to the Team name, click and select “get link to team”
- Send the link and code to anyone you would like to join
- Add Team Members via Search and Select