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Microsoft Teams for Teaching and Learning

MS Teams is an online collaboration tool from Microsoft, available to the whole university and managed/supported by DTS.
if using the tool for T&L purposes you can request CQSD TEL guidance and support for the scenarios outlined below.

Key information

MS Teams is used to facilitate aspects of digital learning, for example:

~ hosting live online sessions or meeting with students,
~ recording live online presentations for assessment,
~ an informal, shared online space for group or project work*

*Blackboard (or Canvas) must remain the central hub for core learning content, essential course communication, summative assessment submission & feedback, and sharing Reading List material (via Talis).

How it works?

To get started:

1.) General introduction: DTS MS Teams guidance.

2.) Access via office.com or open desktop app.

3.) Consider possible poor connectivity issues.

If you cannot access Teams or have a technical issue, please log a Service Desk ticket.

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Guide last updated on February 18, 2025

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