If using Teams on a Touchscreen, by default the sound may come out of the PC speakers (and sound very quiet and distant). You need to: Click on the thee dots in Teams and select Device Settings, select the ‘Intel…
‘Presenter notes’ from Powerpoint in Teams – without Second Monitor
When one is teaching with Teams, and presenting a powerpoint (via sharing a screen/window/powerpoint) in Teams, it is possible to show the powerpoint presentation ‘full screen’ to your audience, whilst having your presenter notes on YOUR screen while you present.…
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‘Presenter notes’ from Powerpoint in Teams – Second Monitor
I want to present my powerpoint in MS Teams to my students, but am unable to see my presenter’s notes. Is there a way to see these without printing them out on paper? Yes, if you have a second monitor…
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What happens to content in Teams when someone leaves the university?
When a person leaves the university, their messages and any content posted to Teams is unaffected. As long as a Team exists, the conversations and files remain.
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How does voicemail work in MS Teams?
If the recipient of the call does not answer, and it goes to voicemail, the following message will appear on screen: An auto message will then play, explaining that ‘X’ is currently unavailable and to leave a message after the…
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How can I provide a link to a Microsoft Team?
Answer: The crucial thing to consider is, who is this link for? A: It is for New Team Members If you are inviting people to join a Team, you either give them the link, or the code, not both. The…
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Polls and Quizzes with Microsoft Forms: How can use a pre-made poll or quiz within MS Teams?
Answer: Polls or Quizzes created prior to a session can be helpful for a range of reasons such as: checking how students rate the session, during the session; testing knowledge at the beginning of the session as compared to the…
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Online Lecture: I am sharing my screen/PowerPoint during my lecture. Can I play an embedded/YouTube video?
This tutorial has moved to the Digital Tools pages on SharePoint Online. Online Lecture: I am sharing my screen/PowerPoint during my lecture. Can I play an embedded/YouTube video? Answer.
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Mobile Devices: Can I start meetings from the Teams app on my mobile device?
Answer: You cannot setup/create a team video meeting from the mobile app. You can however join an existing team video meeting from the mobile app. To compare the features of the app and the desktop software see: http://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/elearningteam/microsoft-teams-app-vs-desktop-comparison/
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