These quick guides will get you up to speed on how to make the most of Microsoft Teams. Teams is currently being used across all aspects of the University including teaching, research and professional services. teams is primarily used for collaborative work, communication (text, voice, and video), and for sharing documents and other files.
Getting started with Microsoft Teams (about 1-2 hours).
There are many ways to connect and collaborate remotely at Newcastle University. You can use a technology-enabled venue, participate from your desk, or even connect from the comfort of your own home! Zoom and Microsoft Teams are available to all staff and students at the University to fulfil all your virtual meeting needs.
How to schedule and create Teams meeting rooms from within Canvas Courses.
This page hosts guidance for digital polling tools in Vevox, Zoom, and Teams.
Digital polling (about 1-2 hours).
How to schedule and create Teams meeting rooms from within Canvas Courses.
Create Teams Meetings in Canvas (up to half an hour).
The use of cameras in online sessions: technical and etiquette guidance.
Camera Usage in Online Events from a Staff Perspective (under 10 minutes).