{"id":1502,"date":"2025-07-25T14:26:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T18:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1502"},"modified":"2025-08-06T11:21:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:21:20","slug":"introduction-to-microsoft-teams","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/chapter\/introduction-to-microsoft-teams\/","title":{"raw":"Introduction to Microsoft Teams","rendered":"Introduction to Microsoft Teams"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>What is Microsoft Teams?<\/h2>\r\nMicrosoft Teams is UNBC\u2019s official platform for web conferencing and real-time online interaction. As of Summer 2025, UNBC has transitioned from Zoom to Microsoft Teams for all course-related video meetings. This means that any <strong>live sessions<\/strong> you attend\u2014such as lectures, virtual office hours, guest speaker events, or group discussions\u2014will take place in Teams.\r\n\r\nYou can think of Microsoft Teams as the virtual classroom where <strong>live conversations<\/strong> happen. You\u2019ll be able to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Join scheduled live lectures and seminars<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Participate in breakout groups<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Share your screen or view presentations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use chat, video, audio, and reactions to engage during sessions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Attend one-on-one or group meetings with your instructor or peers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\ud83d\udfe2 <strong>Important<\/strong>: Microsoft Teams is used <strong>only<\/strong> for live interactions. All other course materials\u2014including your syllabus, readings, assignments, quizzes, announcements, and grades\u2014will continue to be posted in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/moodle.unbc.ca\/\">Moodle.unbc.ca<\/a><\/strong>.\r\n\r\nAlways check Moodle for updates and links to scheduled Teams meetings. Think of it this way:\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Platform<\/th>\r\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Moodle<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Course content, assignments, announcements, grades<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Microsoft Teams<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Live lectures, virtual office hours, real-time interaction<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1532 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/984\/2025\/07\/Student-Engagement-in-Online-Courses-with-Microsoft-Teams-visual-selection-1.png\" alt=\"student engagement with teams\" width=\"1020\" height=\"696\" \/>\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>Understanding the Difference: Microsoft Teams vs. Moodle<\/h2>\r\nAt UNBC, you\u2019ll use <strong>two main platforms<\/strong> for your courses: <a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/\"><strong>Microsoft Teams<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/moodle.unbc.ca\"><strong>Moodle.unbc.ca<\/strong><\/a>. Each plays a unique and important role in your learning experience.\r\n<h3>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f Moodle: Your Course Hub<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/moodle.unbc.ca\"><strong>Moodle.unbc.ca<\/strong><\/a> is UNBC\u2019s Learning Management System (LMS). Think of it as the <strong>central place where your course is organized<\/strong>\u2014a digital binder that contains everything you need to complete your coursework.\r\n\r\nIn <a href=\"http:\/\/moodle.unbc.ca\"><strong>Moodle.unbc.ca<\/strong><\/a>, you will find:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>\ud83d\udcc4 <strong>Course syllabus and weekly schedules<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\ud83d\udcda <strong>Readings and lecture materials<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Assignment submissions and quizzes<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\ud83d\udce2 <strong>Announcements from your instructor<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <strong>Deadlines and due dates<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\ud83e\uddee <strong>Grades and feedback<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nYou\u2019ll log into <a href=\"https:\/\/moodle.unbc.ca\/\">Moodle.unbc.ca<\/a> regularly to access learning materials, stay updated, and complete course tasks.\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<h3>\ud83d\udcf9 Microsoft Teams: Your Live Classroom<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/\"><strong>Microsoft Teams<\/strong><\/a> is your platform for <strong>live, synchronous<\/strong> interaction. It replaces Zoom as UNBC\u2019s official web conferencing tool.\r\n\r\nIn Microsoft Teams, you will:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>\ud83c\udfa5 <strong>Join live lectures and tutorials<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfeb <strong>Attend virtual office hours<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\ud83e\udd1d <strong>Participate in breakout group discussions<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\ud83d\udcac <strong>Engage using chat, audio, video, or emojis during meetings<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>\ud83d\udd17 <strong>Collaborate in real-time with your instructor and peers<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLinks to Teams meetings will often be <strong>posted inside your Moodle course<\/strong>, so always check there first.\ud83d\udcdd Tip for Success\r\n\r\nUse <strong>Moodle as your go-to basecamp<\/strong> for your course, and treat <strong>Teams as your classroom door<\/strong>\u2014it\u2019s where you go when it\u2019s time to meet face-to-face (virtually). Keeping this distinction in mind will help you stay organized and confident throughout the semester.","rendered":"<h2>What is Microsoft Teams?<\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft Teams is UNBC\u2019s official platform for web conferencing and real-time online interaction. As of Summer 2025, UNBC has transitioned from Zoom to Microsoft Teams for all course-related video meetings. This means that any <strong>live sessions<\/strong> you attend\u2014such as lectures, virtual office hours, guest speaker events, or group discussions\u2014will take place in Teams.<\/p>\n<p>You can think of Microsoft Teams as the virtual classroom where <strong>live conversations<\/strong> happen. You\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Join scheduled live lectures and seminars<\/li>\n<li>Participate in breakout groups<\/li>\n<li>Share your screen or view presentations<\/li>\n<li>Use chat, video, audio, and reactions to engage during sessions<\/li>\n<li>Attend one-on-one or group meetings with your instructor or peers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udfe2 <strong>Important<\/strong>: Microsoft Teams is used <strong>only<\/strong> for live interactions. All other course materials\u2014including your syllabus, readings, assignments, quizzes, announcements, and grades\u2014will continue to be posted in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/moodle.unbc.ca\/\">Moodle.unbc.ca<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Always check Moodle for updates and links to scheduled Teams meetings. Think of it this way:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Platform<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Moodle<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Course content, assignments, announcements, grades<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Microsoft Teams<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Live lectures, virtual office hours, real-time interaction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1532 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/984\/2025\/07\/Student-Engagement-in-Online-Courses-with-Microsoft-Teams-visual-selection-1.png\" alt=\"student engagement with teams\" width=\"1020\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/984\/2025\/07\/Student-Engagement-in-Online-Courses-with-Microsoft-Teams-visual-selection-1.png 1020w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/984\/2025\/07\/Student-Engagement-in-Online-Courses-with-Microsoft-Teams-visual-selection-1-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/984\/2025\/07\/Student-Engagement-in-Online-Courses-with-Microsoft-Teams-visual-selection-1-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/984\/2025\/07\/Student-Engagement-in-Online-Courses-with-Microsoft-Teams-visual-selection-1-65x44.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/984\/2025\/07\/Student-Engagement-in-Online-Courses-with-Microsoft-Teams-visual-selection-1-225x154.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/984\/2025\/07\/Student-Engagement-in-Online-Courses-with-Microsoft-Teams-visual-selection-1-350x239.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Understanding the Difference: Microsoft Teams vs. Moodle<\/h2>\n<p>At UNBC, you\u2019ll use <strong>two main platforms<\/strong> for your courses: <a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/\"><strong>Microsoft Teams<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/moodle.unbc.ca\"><strong>Moodle.unbc.ca<\/strong><\/a>. Each plays a unique and important role in your learning experience.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f Moodle: Your Course Hub<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/moodle.unbc.ca\"><strong>Moodle.unbc.ca<\/strong><\/a> is UNBC\u2019s Learning Management System (LMS). Think of it as the <strong>central place where your course is organized<\/strong>\u2014a digital binder that contains everything you need to complete your coursework.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"http:\/\/moodle.unbc.ca\"><strong>Moodle.unbc.ca<\/strong><\/a>, you will find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc4 <strong>Course syllabus and weekly schedules<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcda <strong>Readings and lecture materials<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Assignment submissions and quizzes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udce2 <strong>Announcements from your instructor<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <strong>Deadlines and due dates<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\uddee <strong>Grades and feedback<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll log into <a href=\"https:\/\/moodle.unbc.ca\/\">Moodle.unbc.ca<\/a> regularly to access learning materials, stay updated, and complete course tasks.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>\ud83d\udcf9 Microsoft Teams: Your Live Classroom<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/\"><strong>Microsoft Teams<\/strong><\/a> is your platform for <strong>live, synchronous<\/strong> interaction. It replaces Zoom as UNBC\u2019s official web conferencing tool.<\/p>\n<p>In Microsoft Teams, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udfa5 <strong>Join live lectures and tutorials<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfeb <strong>Attend virtual office hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\udd1d <strong>Participate in breakout group discussions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcac <strong>Engage using chat, audio, video, or emojis during meetings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd17 <strong>Collaborate in real-time with your instructor and peers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Links to Teams meetings will often be <strong>posted inside your Moodle course<\/strong>, so always check there first.\ud83d\udcdd Tip for Success<\/p>\n<p>Use <strong>Moodle as your go-to basecamp<\/strong> for your course, and treat <strong>Teams as your classroom door<\/strong>\u2014it\u2019s where you go when it\u2019s time to meet face-to-face (virtually). Keeping this distinction in mind will help you stay organized and confident throughout the semester.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1036,"menu_order":1,"template":"","meta":{"pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[48],"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-1502","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry","chapter-type-numberless"],"part":1500,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1036"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1502\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1534,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1502\/revisions\/1534"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/1500"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1502\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=1502"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=1502"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=1502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}