Microsoft Teams Meeting

The Microsoft Teams Meeting is a web-based conferencing tool that allows you to add a virtual meeting room to any of your courses. Instructors can add a Microsoft Teams Meeting activity in any course to conduct live online sessions and interactive discussions.

By using Microsoft Teams, users can:

  • Meet with students virtually for formal classes.

  • Conduct one-to-one meetings.

  • Host small group discussions or collaborative sessions.


Contents

  1. Process to launch a meeting

  2. Process to create URL


Process to Launch a Meeting

  • Click the Microsoft Teams Meeting activity to start a meeting.

  • Choose your preferred audio and video settings before joining.

  • Ensure your camera and microphone are properly connected.

  • The instructor (meeting host) can record the session directly from Teams. The recording is automatically saved to Microsoft Stream or the Teams channel, depending on configuration.

  • Students cannot record the meeting unless the host provides permission.

  • The same meeting link can be reused as needed.

  • Microsoft Teams is accessible on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.


Process to Create URL

  • From the course page, click the “Edit” button to enable editing mode.

  • Click the “+” (Add Activity) icon next to the topic where you want to add the Microsoft Teams meeting.

  • Select URL and click on the Add button.

  • Enter the desired meeting name in the corresponding field.

  • Under the Content section, paste the Microsoft Teams meeting link into the External URL field.

  • When you are done with the settings, click Save and return to course.