Summary

This article explains the core features in Teams: chat, channels, meetings, collaboration, and invites. Includes links to Microsoft’s official training pages.

Who is this for?

All staff and students.

? Key Features in Microsoft Teams

⭐ 1. Activity

Notifications, mentions, replies.

⭐ 2. Chat

One-to-one or group messaging with staff and students.

⭐ 3. Teams & Channels

Workspaces for collaboration.

⭐ 4. Calendar / Meetings

Schedule or join online meetings.

⭐ 5. Files

Access shared documents stored in Teams or OneDrive.

Official Microsoft quick start:
? “First things to know about Teams and channels”
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/first-things-to-know-about-teams-and-channels-59df9d1b-777e-4bd3-9d2f-dc68e7e902e8 [support.mi...rosoft.com]

? How to Add Another Teacher or Staff Member to Your Team

  1. Open your Team
  2. Click More options (… )
  3. Select Manage Team
  4. Go to Members
  5. Click Add Member
  6. Type the staff member’s name
  7. Set their role to:
    • Owner (teacher level)
    • Member (assistant/support role)

Owners can:

  • Change settings
  • Add/remove students
  • Control posting permissions
  • Create/delete channels
  • Manage assignments

? Official Microsoft Training for Staff

? Microsoft Teams Education Training
https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/teams-edu-overview [learn.microsoft.com]