Microsoft Teams

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Microsoft Teams is a robust platform that serves as an effective online discussion forum in education. Teachers can create dedicated Teams channels for different subjects or topics, fostering organized and focused discussions. Students can engage in threaded conversations, share ideas, and ask questions in a collaborative virtual space. Teams Messages further enhance communication by allowing students to provide digital responses to questions posed by teachers or peers. This feature supports asynchronous communication, enabling students to contribute at their own pace and providing a convenient platform for thoughtful reflections. Microsoft Teams thus facilitates a dynamic and interactive learning environment, promoting student engagement and fostering meaningful online discussions.

• Students already have accounts set up through the division.
• Not anonymous, students are accountable for how they respond.
• Teachers can create multiple channels for students to use for different discussion topics.
• Teachers can add resources including their personal classroom website, files for assignments, and post reminders.

• Can have a steeper learning curve to be used to it’s fullest potential.

A Comprehensive Guide to Using Microsoft Teams Effectively
Creating a Channel in Microsoft Teams
Set Up a Home Page for a Class Teams
Pin A Website in Teams (Video)
How to create and use rubrics for Assignments in Microsoft Teams (Video)
Use OneNote Class Notebook in Teams
Build a Collaborative Classroom with Microsoft Teams (Cult of Pedagogy)