This series of short videos is designed to help familiarize you with Teams in Blackboard including how to access Teams meetings, breakout rooms, sharing content, and polls.
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Accessing Teams Meetings
In this video, you'll learn how to access Teams meetings through Blackboard, join meetings using either the desktop app (which provides full functionality) or a web browser, and understand why signing in with your Douglas College account is critical for accessing all the features Teams offers your students. You'll also discover practical tips for preparing students to participate successfully in online meetings, helping to create a smoother, more engaging learning experience.
Setting up Breakout Rooms
In this video, you'll learn how to set up and manage Breakout Groups in Microsoft Teams meetings to support collaboration and group projects. You'll discover the importance of using the Teams desktop app, creating breakout rooms before your meeting begins when needed, configuring room settings, and effectively opening and closing rooms during a session. You'll also learn how breakout room chat works and what faculty and students can expect when communicating within and across rooms.
Sharing Content
Learn how to share content in Microsoft Teams meetings to increase student engagement and interaction. Explore the different content sharing options available in Teams, including sharing PowerPoint live presentations and other materials with participants. You'll also learn how to record your meetings and get an in-depth understanding of the Whiteboard, including how to use whiteboard templates, collaboration tools, and configure all settings.
Polls
Learn how to use Polls in Microsoft Teams meetings to gather quick feedback, check understanding, and add interactive elements to your online classes. Discover where to find Polls in Teams meetings, explore the different types of polls available, including instant polls, and learn how to create and share polls with participants. You'll also see how students experience polls during a meeting by viewing the student side of Teams.