This page will help you get started with Microsoft Teams by downloading and installing the app, logging in, and basic functionality.
For detailed instructions using Microsoft Teams, visit: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/enduser-training
Using Teams in a Browser
Visit office.com to access all the apps for Office 365 and sign in with your CCAD credentials.
Click on the waffle in the left-hand corner which will display Office 365 apps (these are your most used apps). Or click the Teams tile if it is already visible.
If Teams is not listed, click on “All Apps” at the bottom. The apps are listed in alphabetical order.
Downloading Teams
CCAD Faculty & Staff
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Downloading and installing Teams
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If you are using a CCAD-issued faculty or staff computer, the Teams app has been pushed out to your computer. Once you connect to CCAD’s network while on campus, or connect to CCAD VPN while off campus, you should see the app in your |
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PC Users: Follow the instructions below to install the app
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CCAD Students
Follow the instructions below to install the app
From the Teams home screen, you may select the download button in the lower left to install Teams to your device:
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Once you have finished running the installer, Teams should launch automatically.
Applications folder (Mac) or under All Programs (PC). Otherwise, follow the instructions below. |
Visit office.com and sign in with your CCAD email to access all Office 365 apps including Teams
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Click Microsoft Teams to launch the web version of Teams. If it is not already visible on your Office 365 home screen, click All Apps.
Once in Teams, click the Download button at the bottom left to download the Teams desktop app.
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The desktop version works more reliably than the web version and has more features. However, the web version might be a good option if you are joining calls on a different device than normal. |
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Open your Downloads folder and double-click the Microsoft Teams installer you just downloaded.
On a Mac, follow the instructions on the installer to complete the installation of Teams
On Windows, you may not see anything happen for a couple minutes. Teams will launch automatically once the installation is complete.
On both platforms, after launching Teams you will see the login screen. Log in with your CCAD email.
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You’re all set! 🎉
Team Meetings
Teams will allow you to hold class sessions or team meetings in two ways: virtual and recorded.•
Virtual class sessions or meetings would be those held at the same time with all the members of class or staff team virtually.
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Recorded format would allow students or staff team members to access the materials at their own leisure.
Video Call Meetings
You can use the video meeting call option to host virtual class session and meetings and record the session to share with others. These meetings are considered public which means that you can record them for posterity. IF you do decide to record your meeting make sure to ask students for permission or make a statement at the start of the recording indicating that it will be recorded.
Creating a new Teams meeting
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Please note creating a Teams meeting only works on Outlook 2016 for Windows. |
To create a new Teams meeting, open your Outlook desktop client and switch to Calendar view. (Please note this feature is not available on the Mac Outlook client)
On the Home tab, click New Teams Meeting.
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1. In the To… line, enter all recipients for this invitation. Be sure to add yourself in this line too.
Add a Subject and leave the Location set to Microsoft Teams Meeting.
2. Schedule the appointment by setting a start time and end time along with the correct date. This information will appear in the recipients' invitation.
3. After adding any other information in the message body, hit Send.
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