Guest User Switching Organizations
Student (Guest) users don’t see the option to switch organizations when they click on the link to the Team in the browser because the cache doesn’t recognize that they have “Guest” privileges. They don’t have the option to choose a different organization because they are already logged in with their WSSU.edu e-mail. They get put in a weird kind of purgatory. The only easy solution I’ve found (because I’m not walking students through cache clearing) is to get them to open an incognito browser and copy and paste the link. Even then, we still run into issues. When they aren’t logged in properly, they don’t have the ability to type in chat or see the chat. They can’t participate in polls for extra credit. This was a common problem in Teams in 2020-2021, so I’m just wondering if it’s been resolved.
Microsoft Teams Android App Video Sharing Not Working
Im a Lecturer at a School who uses my Samsung Tablet for my Lectures Because or Covid19 prevention i.e wfh. Unfortunately we are required to use MS Teams only for said Lectures. To my utter surprise, having a lot of expectations for "Logical" computer company like microsoft, the Video Share option for MS Teams App on my Samsung is not working. I have a video saved on my one drive and I also uploaded a video on the MS Teams Team Files and Channel. After joining/starting the meeting, I immediately clicked on the Share Icon(Box with Arrow Up) and then clicked on Share Video option. It would then take me to window with 3 options on the bottom of the window namely: Files, Photo, Video. The Video Option is actually Sharing your video through your phone or Tablet Camera. Obviously theres no use for that in my lecture. Which leaves us with the File option, of course expecting that we can access our local android files or One Drive files. I click on the files option then it only gave me with 2 folder options. These are Onedrive and Teams and Channels. When I went into those folders, i cannot access any videos at all. Microsoft What the hell? Really? So I tried to find an alternative. I figured maybe I can use Share screen and play the video from my Tablet instead. I wasnt able to do it from my gallery, I have to use VLC. The video played but with no Audio. I mean again Microsoft what the hell? Really? For a company that creates computer, which you would expect to be logical, this is very disappointing. Why the hell can we not just play a freakien video when you created that freaken option? Why? Why? Why? Does anyone here know any work around this?Planning outreach activities for students - safeguarding restrictions
Hi there, I am Outreach Officer for Plymouth Marjon University (UK) and my role is to give information and guidance to students about their future studies, oppurtunities and provide with attainment raising activities. We have moved everything online to include working with students. I am trying to organise event for students who would apply from multiple of schools and colleges aged 15-16. We would much rather use MS Teams (instead of LIVE) as we want to talk and have virtual interactions via discussions, quizzes, games and breakout rooms. We are aiming to deliver this across multiple days (multiple meetings). We do have however some concerns about safeguarding, we would need to have following controls in place for this to proceed; 1. Students must not see other participants surnames - is this something that can be restricted in Information Barriers? Or can students surnames simply be typed as initial in Active Directory? E.g. Adam Smith would be Adam S ? 2. Student interacting with other students during of after meeting - I have read that there are Information Barriers - would those apply to a specific meeting or a team? To make those IBs work, would you suggest creating a team with all of those students or would simply having MS Teams meeting invitations work? "Information barriers applies to Microsoft Teams (chats and channels), SharePoint Online and OneDrive. In Microsoft Teams, information barrier policies determine and prevent the following kinds of unauthorized communications: Searching for a user Adding a member to a team Starting a chat session with someone Starting a group chat Inviting someone to join a meeting Sharing a screen Placing a call Sharing a file with another user Access to file through sharing link" Is there anything else anyone would suggest to create safe learning enviroment, or anyone that has been working with students to share any best practice? Much appriciated Maciej
Parental Controls over children in distance education during the Pandemic
With the pandemic, my children are doing distance education through Teams. The problem is they necessarily have access to the internet while they are supposed in class. I need to be able to shut off/limit their access to the rest of the internet during class time. Any thoughts?Teams Guide for Teachers: How to Host Virtual Class Meetings
Are you just starting to use Microsoft Teams for teaching? Check out this simple guide for teachers to help you learn the most basic steps for hosting a Microsoft Teams virtual classroom meeting. We have tried to remove most of the technical jargon and focus on beginner-level foundations to get you started. https://www.talksocialtome.com/microsoft-teams-teachers-guide/?utm_source=tech-community&utm_medium=TeamsTeams Guide for Students and Parents: How-to Guide for Attending Virtual Class Meetings
Are you or your young learners new to using Microsoft Teams for virtual school? Using a new tool is tough! Running homeschool while working or taking care of other kids is not easy. This guide to help ensure you (or your parent or caregiver) gets the most out of attending Microsoft Teams virtual classroom meetings with your teacher. We have tried to remove most of the technical jargon and focus on beginner-level foundations to get you started. https://www.talksocialtome.com/microsoft-teams-student-parent-guide/?utm_source=tech-community&utm_medium=Teams
Teachers Directed to Create New Links Every Friday
At our latest Educational Technologist Meeting for Seattle Public Schools teachers were advised to create new Teams meeting links for their classes every Friday because the links degrade. Is this correct? I myself have six meetings per day with various groups of students which I personally invite through their school email. I also invite their parent emails because they are first graders and the parents are actually the ones managing calendars. I'm imagining the work load increase for teachers and confusion for families if we cancel and recreate class meetings each Friday. Doesn't seem right. It was noted in the meeting that the things happening below with "old links" also happen with brand new links. Thoughts? Is this guidance accurate? Do meeting links need to be replaced each week? TEAMS meeting links need to be replaced often. The district recommends a new TEAMS link every week. Apparently, depending on how much data you use (in the chat, sharing your screen, etc.), your link with denigrate over time. The more you use, the faster it denigrates. This will result in the following types of events: kids locked in a lobby that you can’t see, unable to admit students, kids repeatedly kicked out, etc.,. You might get more time out of your link, but they recommend weekly updates.
