Why use Microsoft Teams?
Why use Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration and communication platform that enables teams to work together in real time from anywhere. It provides a range of tools and features to help teams stay connected and productive, including chat, audio, and video calls, file sharing, and much more.
Chat and Calls
One of the core features of Microsoft Teams is the ability to communicate with other members of your team through chat and calls. Teams offers both one-to-one and group chat options, as well as the ability to make audio and video calls. You can also schedule and join online meetings directly from Teams, complete with screen sharing and recording capabilities.
File Sharing and Collaboration
Microsoft Teams also provides a range of tools to support file sharing and collaboration. You can upload and share files directly in a chat or channel, and other team members can provide feedback, add comments, and make edits in real time. Additionally, Teams integrates with other Microsoft 365 apps such as OneDrive and SharePoint, allowing you to access and work on files from a central location.
App Integrations
One of the key strengths of Microsoft Teams is its ability to integrate with a range of other apps and services, such as the Office365 suite, Microsoft Whiteboard, and more. This allows teams to extend the functionality of Teams and streamline their workflow.
Overall
Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration and communication platform that provides a range of tools and features to help teams stay connected and productive. Whether you're looking to chat and call with team members, share and collaborate on files, manage tasks, or extend the functionality of Teams with third-party apps, Microsoft Teams has you covered.
This article will serve as an index to other knowledge-base articles that relate to various aspects of Microsoft Teams, allowing faculty, staff, and students to navigate to their specific needs.
Index
If there are any topics below that are missing/you would like more detail on, please let us know by emailing helpdesk@otc.edu.
Canvas Integration
Home Use
How to Use Microsoft Teams
Meetings Controls
Microsoft Teams FAQ
Frequently asked questions regarding Microsoft Teams will be addressed below.
Q: Do I need to be part of a Team in order to use Microsoft Teams?
A: No you do not. You can still use the Chat, Calendar, Meetings, and other features of Microsoft Teams outside of the core Teams feature.
Q: Who is licensed for Microsoft Teams?
A: All OTC students, staff, and faculty are licensed to use Microsoft Teams.
Q: Are there limits to how many channels I can make in a team?
A: Yes, there are. Currently, Microsoft limits teams to having 200 channels per team, and 30 private channels per team. This includes deleted channels, so if you delete a private channel in your team, it still counts against your total.
Learn about other limitations here.
Q: Can I invite non-OTC accounts to a meeting in Teams?
A: Yes, you can. Simply send the non-OTC email a link to your meeting, and they will be able to join it. Unlike OTC accounts, however, you will need to admit this third-party account into your meeting via the Participants menu. OTC accounts do not need to be admitted and join meetings automatically, provided they are logged in with their OTC account.