When you attach a document to an assignment in Teams you have the option to allow students to edit their own copy. This feature creates a copy of the document for each student allowing them to complete and return their version of the document. Once the student has returned their completed work using the Turn […]
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Microsoft is changing how you record Teams meetings and teachers will need to know
On the 20th of August, Microsoft Teams will stop automatically storing recorded meeting videos in Microsoft Stream. Instead, users will have to manually download videos and upload videos to Stream if they want to keep them any longer than 21 days unless you upgrade them to a Microsoft 365 A3 license. Currently, when anyone records […]
Can you stop students unmuting themselves in Microsoft Teams?
One of the most common questions I get is: “Can you disable unmute for students or prevent them from turning their microphones back on when they have been muted by the teacher.” Unfortunately, there isn’t a way to prevent a student from unmuting themselves at the moment, however, there are several ways that you can […]
How to control custom backgrounds in Microsoft Teams
Custom backgrounds in Microsoft Teams video meetings can be great fun and can also add a degree of professionalism to when working from your messy kitchen. In class, however, student customisable backgrounds are fertile ground for mischief and disruption. Fortunately, you can now manage custom background in Teams through a new set of policies: You […]
How to use chat in Microsoft Teams
Chat in Microsoft Teams is great for quickly setting up one-to-one or group online meetings with students and teachers. This PDF guide shows you how to get the most out of chat in Teams. Feel free to download and share this guide with other teachers and students.
