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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.

Latest revision as of 10:54, 24 September 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.