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Users are likely familiar with MS Teams. However, instructors can request a roster synced MS Team for their courses. See the [https://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISTKB/pages/864452609/LEARN+frequently+asked+questions#Requesting-a-Roster-synced-MS-Team-after-you-LEARN-course-has-been-created ITMS help page] to see how to do this.


*What is Microsoft Teams?
'''Possible Alternatives:''' none. Tools such as Discord are not recommended due to privacy, security, student appeals and other such considerations.
A central hub: Microsoft Teams allows you to manage files created in Office 365 among your fellow collaborators.
 
Team collaboration: Everyone can stay up-to-date on the latest project status. Teams allows multiple people to edit documents simultaneously.
'''Instructor Contact:''' none
*What can I use Teams for?
 
Chat: A group chat that allows departments, project groups, or any other group to collaborate and connect easily.
'''Help email:''' learnhelp@uwaterloo.ca
Attachments: Get easy access to shared team documents and be able to edit and share with multiple people at a time.
Notes: Use Microsoft Word within Teams to take notes, post-meeting minutes, or share team agendas.(OneNote is not available for Microsoft Teams.)
*Why should I use Teams?
Organize projects: Teams is a tool that brings together multiple things in one place.
Collaborate effectively: Teams is an effective way to work collaboratively.
Increase productivity: Teams is currently being used by several groups across campus and has changed the way many groups work.
*[https://uwaterloo.ca/information-systems-technology/services/microsoft-office-365-education/request-team '''Request a Team''']: University employees can complete the Microsoft Teams form to request a Team.
* [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/download-app '''Add Teams to a personal device''']
* For other questions: https://uwaterloo.ca/microsoft-teams/#whatisteams

Revision as of 12:46, 11 June 2024

Users are likely familiar with MS Teams. However, instructors can request a roster synced MS Team for their courses. See the ITMS help page to see how to do this.

Possible Alternatives: none. Tools such as Discord are not recommended due to privacy, security, student appeals and other such considerations.

Instructor Contact: none

Help email: learnhelp@uwaterloo.ca