Supporting Students’ Learning in the Teams Classroom
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Your students may be new to learning in a synchronous online or hybrid course using MS Teams meetings as the virtual meeting platform. This hub post provides links to short YouTube videos you can share in your eConestoga course shell to guide students through the setup and use of Microsoft Teams.
This video shows students where to download and access Microsoft 365 and the Teams app. It also emphasizes the importance of logging in with the correct credentials.
This video outlines what students can expect in their Teams classroom. It explains how they can communicate and engage in their Teams learning environment.
Students are introduced to the breakout room experience and what to expect when participating.
How You Can Share These Videos
Consider the approach on how you would like to share these videos with students. For instance, you might choose to play a couple of the videos during your Teams class, such as the last two, which highlight classroom engagement and breakout rooms. Alternatively, you could post the videos in your eConestoga course shell and invite students to watch them before your next Teams synchronous class. One simple option is to create a new page under Course Information and embed the videos there.
Upload Video Content – Explains how to upload videos to a text page. To access the video’s URL, right-click on the video and select ‘copy video URL’.
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Marcie Chaudet
Marcia Chaudet, Ph.D. (Biological Sciences), has worked in post-secondary education since 2010, supporting faculty and support staff with their teaching development. For the past ten years, Marcia has taught in the biological sciences in both university and college sectors. Marcia specializes in approaches that support students learning in hybrid and online learning environments and empower faculty to take risks in their online teaching.
