Faculty Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is another web conferencing software that allows users to meet virtually, similar to GovState's Class Collaborate.

Teams is integrated within a Blackboard course, but will have limited functionality. For more functionality, please visit the GovState Teams portal.

  • Getting Started with Teams Meetings

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    Enhance communication and foster collaboration among colleagues and students alike, ensuring that every meeting is productive and purposeful. Whether you're connecting with another colleague or facilitating a group discussion, this resource will help you navigate the essentials of Teams meetings with confidence.

    Open the Getting Started with Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

  • Access Teams for First Time in Blackboard

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    Whether you're using the Blackboard Original or Ultra view, this tutorial will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to access Teams effectively within your Blackboard environment.

    Open the Access Teams for First Time in Blackboard text tutorial to learn more.

  • Schedule a meeting in Microsoft Teams

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    Stay in sync with your colleagues, fostering seamless communication and collaboration. Easily schedule meetings that allow you to present content, share resources, and engage in meaningful discussions—all in one integrated platform.

    Open the Schedule a meeting in Microsoft Teams web tutorial to learn more.

  • Tips for Teams Meetings

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    This resource is designed specifically for educators seeking to enhance collaboration and engagement in their virtual gatherings. Discover expert audio and video tips that ensure crystal-clear communication, along with innovative strategies to customize your meetings for maximum impact.

    Open the Tips for Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

  • Manage Teams Meetings

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    Teams empowers you to effortlessly view, schedule, and manage appointments and meetings, ensuring your students remains organized and focused.

    Open the Manage Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

  • Manage audio settings in Microsoft Teams meetings

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    Microsoft Teams' intuitive audio settings feature allows you to effortlessly adjust sound levels before and during meetings, ensuring crystal-clear communication with colleagues and students alike.

    Open the Manage audio settings in Microsoft Teams meetings web tutorial to learn more.

  • Using video in Microsoft Teams

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    Discover innovative ways to personalize your video settings, ensuring that your presentations are not just seen, but truly memorable. From dynamic backgrounds to engaging layouts, learn how to share impactful video content that captivates your audience and fosters collaboration.

    Open the Using video in Microsoft Teams web tutorial to learn more.

  • Muting and unmuting your mic in Microsoft Teams

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    Teams' intuitive mute and unmute features empower you to maintain a professional atmosphere during discussions. Easily silence background noise when joining a meeting, ensuring that your students can focus on the agenda without distractions.

    Open the Muting and unmuting your mic in Microsoft Teams web tutorial to learn more.

  • Present content in Microsoft Teams meetings

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    Present your screen, share your entire desktop, or showcase a PowerPoint file to enhance your lessons and foster collaboration. With just a few clicks, you can bring your content to life, ensuring that every student stays connected and involved, regardless of their location.

    Open the Present content in Microsoft Teams meetings web tutorial to learn more.

  • Change your background in Microsoft Teams meetings

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    As a faculty member, maintaining a professional image is essential, and our tool allows you to keep your surroundings private by easily blurring or changing your background. Choose from a library of curated images or upload your own for a personalized touch that reflects your style and professionalism. Whether you're delivering a lecture, engaging with students, or collaborating with colleagues, this feature ensures that distractions fade away, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

    Open the Change your background in Microsoft Teams meetings web tutorial to learn more.

  • Use Breakout Rooms in Microsoft Teams Meetings

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    Transform your meetings with the power of breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams! Easily create and manage breakout rooms directly from your Teams desktop application, enabling focused discussions and collaborative learning experiences.

    Open the Use Breakout Rooms in Microsoft Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

  • Spotlight someone's video in Microsoft Teams meetings

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    The Spotlight tool allows you to highlight up to seven video feeds, including your own, ensuring that key participants are front and center during discussions. Whether you’re leading a lecture, facilitating a workshop, or hosting a collaborative session, Spotlight enhances engagement by allowing everyone to focus on the most relevant voices in the room.

    Open the Spotlight someone's video in Microsoft Teams meetings web tutorial to learn more.

  • Live captions in Teams

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    This tool was designed specifically for faculty seeking to foster inclusive and accessible communication. Microsoft Teams' cutting-edge technology detects spoken dialogue in real time, providing accurate captions that keep everyone on the same page—no one will miss a critical point.

    Open the Live captions in Teams web tutorial to learn more.

  • Manage meeting attendance reports in Microsoft Teams

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    Gain valuable insights into your meetings by easily viewing and downloading detailed attendance reports that track who attended, along with precise timestamps for when participants joined and left.

    Open the Manage meeting attendance reports in Microsoft Teams web tutorial to learn more.

  • Record a meeting in Microsoft Teams

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    Teams allows you to seamlessly capture every detail of your meetings—audio, video, and screen sharing—ensuring that no valuable insights are lost. Whether you need to reference discussions later or share recordings with colleagues and students, Teams' secure sharing options make it easy to distribute content.

    Open the Record a meeting in Microsoft Teams web tutorial to learn more.

  • Play, share, and download a meeting recording in Microsoft Teams

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    Teams allows you to play, share, and download meeting recordings effortlessly and simplifies the process of revisiting important discussions and lectures. With just a click, you can play back recordings to enhance your preparation and ensure no detail is overlooked.

    Open the Play, share, and download a meeting recording in Microsoft Teams web tutorial to learn more.