Getting Started with Microsoft Teams
Explore this exciting session on MS Teams
Location
Online
Date & Time
March 31, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
Join our workshop as we explore Microsoft Teams and learn how to communicate, collaborate, and utilize our integration with Blackboard to create a seamless and interactive learning environment for your students. You will also discover how to leverage the advanced breakout room feature to facilitate more effective group discussions and activities.
The following topics will be covered:
- Accessing or scheduling a Microsoft Teams meeting for classes or office hours
- Controlling meeting settings and features, including accessibility options
- Interacting with participants using polls, Q&A, chat, and breakout rooms
- Recording, captioning, and transcribing a session, then distributing it to participants
This session is ideal for instructors new to Microsoft Teams or interested in using it for the upcoming term. The session will be facilitated by Ben Amudzi, Instructional Technology Specialist, and Ada Crutchfield, Instructional Design Specialist.
To RSVP for the event, please click "Going Virtually" below and be sure to add it to your calendar! Registrants will receive a calendar reminder prior to the event. The session will be recorded if two or more people attend. All registrants will receive a copy of the captioned recording.
All recordings are posted and available in the Instructional Technology Training Archive in Panopto.
JOINING THE SESSION
This webinar will take place in a Google Meet virtual conference room. Enter the webinar up to 15 minutes before the start time. Select the "Join Online Event" button in myUMBC to join the session.
Enter the webinar up to 10 minutes before the start time. To join, select the "Join Online Event" (Green button) link at the top of this event page.
Prior to the Event
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