Team: Student's Guide for Microsoft Teams in an On-line Course

Summary

Microsoft Teams is a cloud-based communication and collaboration platform included in the Microsoft 365 suite to have conversations, host meetings, share files and collaborate on documents, and get work done with teams across the organization. It is available to both faculty and students. Students can create their own Teams however if enrolled in a course where the instructor has set up a course-based MS Team, students should follow the instructions provided by the instructor. This article will provide information on using Microsoft Teams for a Student.

 

How-To

Task: To access Teams and find your course team. 

 

Instructions

Step 1 - Access Microsoft (MS) Teams via Office 365 

All students have free access to Office 365 apps including Teams.  You can also access Teams via Canvas. This documentation provides instructions on how to get to Teams web version as a starting point. 

  • Log in with your university username and password. 

  • Click the “waffle” button next to the Outlook logo to display more apps. 

arrow pointing to the apps button on Outlook homepage 

Step 2 - Launch MS Teams 

  • Click the Teams app button. The Web-based version of Teams will launch.  

Step 3 - Access the Teams in your account 

  • Your instructor should have already added you to a Team in advance. 

  • Select the Teams link in the navigation menu to the left and your course Team should be listed in the Teams section. 

  • Double-click the Team icon to enter.  
     

Step 4 - Locate your Channel. This is your class group. 

 

Step 5 - Explore the various features of your Channel 

Note: You will need access to a webcam and microphone to participate in video chat sessions. 

  • Use the Posts tool for text chat. You can include text, links, and images. 

  • Use the Share tool to upload and share files. 

  • Use the Video tool to start a video chat meeting. 

  • Start a chat by clicking on the New Conversation button. 

  • Use the Calendar to schedule meetings with other Members. 

 

Step 6 - Explore the Calendar feature for setting up meetings 

  • Use the Meet Now button to start a video chat. See the next page for setup details. 

  • Schedule a meeting, Add attendees, set date/time/recurring, and details. 

  • Click anywhere on the Calendar to schedule a meeting. 

 

Step 7 - Set your computer/device for video chat 

  • Your microphone will be off by default. Click the Computer Audio button and click the mic to activate it. 

  • Your webcam will be off by default. Click this button to turn it on. 

  • Once you have selected a video and audio input, click Join Now to begin the video chat meeting.  

Setting up a meeting with initial settings in Microsoft Teams

Optional

Install the Teams app on your smartphone 

  • Sign in with your school email account. Then enter your username and password and multi-factor authentication (MFA) code.

  • Tap the Teams icon at the bottom. You will see your Teams and Channels  

 

Outcome

You are ready to use Microsoft Teams.

 

Further Readings

What is Microsoft Teams?

 

Need additional help?

For additional Training please visit the Teaching & Learning Technologies Training site. 

To submit a support request, please fill out the USNH Provided or Licensed Software Support webform with as much detail as possible, or contact the Technology Help Desk on your local campus. For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.

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