Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a software application that can be used to communicate and collaborate with others on a shared project or assignment.
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What is Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft Teams is a software application that can be used to communicate and collaborate with others on a shared project, or to create a shared workspace. It is particularly useful for students who are working together on group assignments, or on other learning activities that require a significant amount of communication and collaboration.
Teaching and learning applications
Staff must be aware of compliance rules and guidance around privacy and the collection of data from students via surveys used in subjects. Please refer to this guidance.
Students can create their own teams for project work, or teams can be created by staff.
Microsoft Teams can also be used within the LMS; a meeting link can be added to a subject or community, allowing all students and staff to join a video meeting. This meeting link could be used for scheduled events or small consultations as an alternative or backup to Zoom for video conferencing.
Access and licensing
All University of Melbourne staff and students have access to Microsoft Teams through their Microsoft 365 University account.
Getting started
Microsoft Teams is available as a desktop app, a mobile app, and online through a web browser.
Log in using your University username and password.
Support and resources
Microsoft Teams is supported by IT Services. Use the IT Services Software form to report any issues or request support using this tool.
University of Melbourne resources
- Staff guide: Getting started with Microsoft Teams
- IT Services information on Microsoft 365 tools
- Microsoft Teams for teaching and learning - ideas and tips for staff Login to your Microsoft 365 account to view this guide
- Microsoft Teams for teaching and learning - ideas and tips for students Login to your Microsoft 365 account to view this guide