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Quick guide to Microsoft Teams: Teams for lessons

Join and participate in lessons using Teams

Open and read the guide or watch the videos below to find out how to use Teams to take part in lessons online.  

Taking part in a lesson

This short video provides tips for working together in your Teams class. 

Never miss a lesson

The easiest way to keep on top of your lessons and assignment deadlines is to download the MS Teams app for iOS or Android.  It will help you keep up with new information, view posts and messages, and stay in touch with tutors easily. You can also add your college Outlook e-mail to your e-mail accounts on your phone. This way, you won't miss any notifications or new activity.

Download the app:

App Store

Google Play

How to use reactions in a Teams lesson

Want to ask a question in an online class? Reactions and emojis are a great way to communicate. This video will show you how to use these within a Teams class meeting. 

Using Teams for class discussion and chat

Need to talk to your teacher or classmates? Watch this short video to show you how.

Viewing all assignments in Teams

Finding your assignments in Teams has never been so easy.  

Raising your hand

Raising your hand is a great way to let someone know you have something to say.

Calendars and timetables

Your tutors will schedule online lessons that you must attend. These will appear in both your Teams and Outlook calendars.  Click on 'Join' from either calendar to start the lesson.  

To see all your scheduled lessons, follow the link to your Teams calendar from the toolbar on the left side of the screen. 

Watch the 'Taking part in a lesson' video to find out more.

 

Turn in an assignment on a mobile device

Need to hand in your assignment on the go? Teams on your mobile device will enable you to do this.

Meet Microsoft's Mike Tholfsen

Keep up to date with the latest information, hints and tips for using Teams with Mike Tholfsen from Microsoft Education.

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