MS Teams - Introduction (NEW - Nov 24)
This course is suitable for absolute beginners to MS Teams. We assume learners will already be familiar with using a keyboard, mouse, computer and assistive technology. This Introduction course shows you how to
Estimated Course duration is 2-3 hours. Each lesson takes on average 3-5 minutes to complete.
NOTE Microsoft is continually updating its software, unlike in the past where you could expect a new version every few years. New versions are available regularly with changes. So, as you are learning Teams keep in mind that some wording may differ but the concept remains the same.
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Understanding Teams |
Navigating Teams |
User Settings |
Accessing Teams and Switching Tenants |
Create One to One & Group Chats |
Reply & React to Messages |
Message Options |
Using @Mentions in Chats |
Editing, Pinning & Deleting Chats |
Formatting Chats |
Creating Tasks from Chats |
Attaching Files |
Combined and Separate Views |
Teams vs Channels |
Team Types |
Showing & Hiding Teams/Channels |
Joining & Leaving a Team |
Finding Content |
Filtering and Notifications Settings within Activity |
Channel Types |
Adding Channels |
Creating new Posts |
Creating Announcements |
Replying to Team Conversations |
Using @ Mentions in Channels |
Formatting Posts |
Use Praise, Like and Reacting to Posts |
Edit, Pin and Delete Posts |
Obtain Channel Email Addresses |
Navigating the Calendar |
Adding Appointments |
Instant Meetings |
Meeting Types |
Scheduling Meetings in the Teams Calendar |
Meeting Options |
Edit and Cancel Meetings |
Creating Meeting Agendas |
Meet Now vs Schedule Meetings |
Meeting Options within the Meeting Window |
Share Screen vs Window |
Understanding the Meeting Control Bar |
Leave vs End a Meeting |
Accept and Join a Teams Meeting |
Making Calls during a Meeting |
Meeting Chat & Chat Bubbles |
Reactions and Raising Hands |
Activating Live Captions |
Changing Backgrounds |
Taking Notes & Assigning Tasks |