Teams in a Rush

Digital literacy

Teams in a Rush

Microsoft Teams is a handy tool for staying in touch and working together, whether at home or at work. This short course gives you a clear overview of what Teams can do, from chatting and meeting to editing documents and saving your work in the cloud. You will also be walked through setting up your own Microsoft Teams account, so you can get going with confidence.

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8Lessons
~41 minTotal duration
FreeLevel
Digital literacyCategory

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course you will be able to set up a Microsoft Teams account, use its messaging and meeting features, work together on documents, and save your files in the cloud.

Course content

  1. Lesson 01 – IntroductionThis professional video provides a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Teams, a powerful collaboration tool for both home and business users. It details the platform's communication features, document editing capabilities, and cloud storage integration. The video also guides viewers through the process of setting up a Microsoft Teams account, emphasizing its accessibility and transformative potential for digital literacy.
    2 min
  2. Lesson 02 – Download and SetupThis comprehensive guide walks you through setting up Microsoft Teams using the free subscription plan. Learn how to download the app, create your account, and choose between personal or business options. Discover the features of the free plan, including unlimited meetings and chat, and understand the limitations on call duration. The video also touches upon paid plans and the Microsoft 365 Business option for enhanced capabilities.
    5 min
  3. Lesson 03 – User Settings Part 1This professional tutorial guides users through customizing their Microsoft Teams mobile app experience. Learn to update your profile picture and username, manage notification settings for various events, and configure meeting reminders. The video also covers blocking notifications during quiet hours, active desktop use, and meetings, ensuring a streamlined workflow.
    6 min
  4. Lesson 04 – User Settings Part 2This comprehensive guide demonstrates how to effectively manage your Microsoft Teams experience. Learn to customize your activity status and set informative status messages. Optimize your data usage for video calls and image uploads, and efficiently clear temporary files and app data to maintain performance. The video also covers resetting the database and managing search history for a seamless workflow.
    8 min
  5. Lesson 05 – Hosting A MeetingLearn how to instantly host a meeting using the Microsoft Teams mobile app. This guide covers starting an immediate meeting, sharing the meeting link, and managing essential audio and video settings. Discover how to optimize your sound quality by using earphones and join your meeting seamlessly with audio enabled or disabled.
    5 min
  6. Lesson 06 – Meeting Host SettingsThis professional guide demonstrates how to effectively manage Microsoft Teams meeting settings directly from your mobile device as a host. Learn to control lobby access, presentation permissions, and share meeting links with ease. Ensure secure and organized virtual gatherings by mastering these essential mobile controls.
    5 min
  7. Lesson 07 – Joining A Teams MeetingThis professional tutorial guides you through joining Microsoft Teams meetings effortlessly using an invite link, even without an account. Learn to join via the app or browser, manage audio/video settings, and utilize features like live captions and screen sharing. Discover how to effectively communicate and navigate meeting controls for a seamless experience.
    6 min
  8. Lesson 08 – Screen Sharing In TeamsThis professional tutorial demonstrates how to effectively share your screen, documents, and photos within Microsoft Teams meetings on a mobile device. Learn to enhance collaboration by sharing live video feeds and navigating content seamlessly. The video provides clear, step-by-step instructions for initiating and concluding screen sharing sessions, ensuring a smooth presentation experience.
    4 min

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