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https://uwaterloo.ca/microsoft-teams | Microsoft Teams is part of the Microsoft 365 app suite, which all UWaterloo employees/students have access to. Users are likely familiar with basic MS Teams functionality, however, instructors can [https://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISTKB/pages/864452609/LEARN+frequently+asked+questions#Requesting-a-Roster-synced-MS-Team-after-creating-your-LEARN-course request a roster synced MS Team for their courses]. As this is a centrally supported tool, see the [https://uwaterloo.ca/educational-technology-hub/catalogs/centrally-supported-tools/microsoft-365-apps EdTech hub] for more information and resources. | ||
'''Centrally Supported:''' Yes | |||
'''Possible Alternatives:''' Tools such as Discord are not recommended due to privacy, security, student appeals, and other such considerations. [[Piazza]] can be used for discussions and polling, but it does not support file sharing like Teams. | |||
'''Instructor Contact:''' Your [https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/profile-type/faculty-liaisons CTE Liaison] for pedagogical support. | |||
'''University Support:''' [https://uwaterloo.ca/educational-technology-hub/catalogs/available-tools/helpdesk@uwaterloo.ca helpdesk@uwaterloo.ca], [https://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISTKB/pages/262013338/Microsoft+365 IST Knowledge base] | |||
'''Vendor Support:''' It is recommended that you use UWaterloo support above. | |||
'''Accessibility:''' [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-apps/deploy/accessibility-guide Accessibility guide for Microsoft 365 Apps], [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/accessibility-tools-for-microsoft-teams-2d4009e7-1300-4766-87e8-7a217496c3d5 Accessibility tools for Microsoft Teams] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:51, 30 October 2024
Microsoft Teams is part of the Microsoft 365 app suite, which all UWaterloo employees/students have access to. Users are likely familiar with basic MS Teams functionality, however, instructors can request a roster synced MS Team for their courses. As this is a centrally supported tool, see the EdTech hub for more information and resources.
Centrally Supported: Yes
Possible Alternatives: Tools such as Discord are not recommended due to privacy, security, student appeals, and other such considerations. Piazza can be used for discussions and polling, but it does not support file sharing like Teams.
Instructor Contact: Your CTE Liaison for pedagogical support.
University Support: helpdesk@uwaterloo.ca, IST Knowledge base
Vendor Support: It is recommended that you use UWaterloo support above.
Accessibility: Accessibility guide for Microsoft 365 Apps, Accessibility tools for Microsoft Teams