Getting Started with Microsoft Teams
Explore this exciting session on MS Teams on August 23rd
Location
Online
Getting Started with Microsoft Teams – Online Event
Date & Time
August 23, 2024, 12:00 pm – 12:40 pm
Description
Join our workshop as we dive into the world of Microsoft Teams! Discover how MS Teams can enhance your communication, collaboration, and synchronization with Blackboard, empowering you to create a seamless and interactive learning environment.
The following topics will be covered:
Getting to Know MS Teams: Explore the main communication features of Microsoft Teams.
Virtual Meetings: Schedule and host virtual meetings/classes for real-time chat with your students.
Collaboration Made Easy: Learn how to share files, use third-party tools, and make the most of additional features to collaborate effectively online.
Syncing with Blackboard: Learn to sync your Blackboard course with Microsoft Teams for efficient asynchronous engagement. Students can export their Learn calendar, including Teams chat sessions, into their Outlook calendar.
This session is ideal for instructors who are new to Microsoft Teams or who are interested in using it for the upcoming term.
Ben Amudzi, Instructional Technology Specialist, and Peter Ariev, Instructional Design Specialist, will facilitate this training.
RSVP
To RSVP for the event, please click “Going Virtually” below and be sure to add the event to your calendar!
JOINING THE SESSION
This webinar will take place in a Google Meet virtual conference room. Enter the webinar up to 15 minutes before the start time. Select the "Join Online Event" button in myUMBC to join the session.
Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (instructionaltechnology@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.
