Giving a Lecture to students using Teams

TL;DR

Learn how to give a lecture using Microsoft Teams, from joining a meeting to sharing slides and recording the lecture.

Transcript

hello I'm James Clark from the department of physiology at King's College London and in this brief tutorial I'm going to go through the steps that you'll need to follow in order to give a lecture and deliver teaching using Microsoft teams in our previous tutorial we showed you the steps required to set up a Microsoft teams appointment with your stu... Read More

Key Insights

• 💻 Joining a Microsoft Teams meeting for a lecture requires the installation of Microsoft Teams on your computer.
• 🎮 Customizing settings allows you to control your video, microphone, and peripherals for a smoother lecture experience.
• 💻 Sharing options in Microsoft Teams include sharing your screen, specific windows, or PowerPoint presentations.
• ⏺️ Recording lectures in Microsoft Teams is possible and can be done by clicking on the start recording button.
• 😚 Closed captions can be enabled for accessibility, but may take a few minutes to start working.
• 😶 Reminding students to mute their microphones and turn off their cameras can help save bandwidth.
• 👻 The show conversation button allows students to view the chat within the meeting.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do I join a Microsoft Teams meeting for a lecture?

To join a meeting, open the Outlook appointment and click on the join teams meeting button, which will automatically open Microsoft Teams. Make sure you have Microsoft Teams installed on your computer beforehand.

Q: How can I customize my settings before starting a lecture on Microsoft Teams?

You can turn on your video with your webcam and choose to blur the background for privacy. You can also mute your microphone and select the correct peripherals, such as speakers or cameras, through the custom setup option.

Q: Can I see a list of participants in the Microsoft Teams meeting?

Yes, you can access the list of participants by clicking on the show participants button. As students join the meeting, they will appear in the list.

Q: How can I share slides or documents during a lecture on Microsoft Teams?

Click on the share button to choose from various sharing options. You can share your desktop, specific windows (e.g., PowerPoint), or screens. Make sure your files are stored locally for faster loading.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Follow the steps to join a Microsoft Teams meeting for a lecture or teaching session.

• Customize your settings, such as turning on your video and choosing peripherals.

• Share your screen or PowerPoint presentation with students and record the lecture for future reference.