Microsoft Teams is an online collaboration tool that gives users instant messaging, video calling, secure document storage, and even the ability to host virtual meetings. Teams can be used to collaboratively edit Microsoft Office documents, share screens, and even record your meetings for later viewing.
Anyone with an Olivet account can create Teams and host meetings, which can be joined even if an invitee does not have an Olivet/Microsoft account.
You can use Teams to host three different types of meetings:
- Use a video call for more informal calls or for meetings with just a few people.
- Host a Teams live event to allows many attendees to join the meeting and add a number of new features and functions.
- Hold a webinar to incorporate all the functions of the live event and add a built-in method for prospective attendees to register for the event.
Accessing Teams
Employees and students with an active Olivet account have access to both the online version and the desktop version of Microsoft Office 365 products, including Teams.
Web Browser
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Sign in to email.olivet.edu
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Click on the waffle icon in the upper left corner
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Click Teams, which takes you to the web version (sufficient for basic viewing)
You may also install the Teams app to have increased functionality.
iOS/Android
- Download and install Microsoft Teams
- Log in with your Olivet credentials.
Additional information about Teams and its features
Microsoft Teams Quick Start
Intro to Microsoft Teams
Set up and customize your team
Collaborate in teams and channels
Work with posts and messages
Search and find files
Start chats and calls
Manage meetings
Set up and attend live events
Explore apps and tools
Manage team schedules with Shifts
Create approvals
Virtual Appointments
Manage your activity feed
Teams on the go