{"id":1506,"date":"2025-07-25T14:32:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T18:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/?post_type=chapter&p=1506"},"modified":"2025-08-06T11:28:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:28:41","slug":"attending-live-online-classes","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/unbcstudents\/chapter\/attending-live-online-classes\/","title":{"raw":"Attending Live Online Classes","rendered":"Attending Live Online Classes"},"content":{"raw":" \r\n

<\/a>Tips for a Smooth Experience (Audio, Video, Internet)<\/a><\/h2>\r\n

How to Test Microphone and Speakers in Teams Before Meeting<\/h2>\r\nStep 1<\/strong>: Launch\u00a0Microsoft Teams<\/strong>\u00a0and click the\u00a0three-dots icon<\/strong>\u00a0at the top-right corner.\r\n\r\nStep 2<\/strong>: Select\u00a0Settings<\/strong>.\r\n
\"select<\/figure>\r\nStep 3<\/strong>: Under Settings, go to\u00a0Devices<\/strong>\u00a0from the side pane.\r\n
<\/div>\r\nStep 4<\/strong>: On the right pane, click the\u00a0Make a test call<\/strong>\u00a0button under Audio Settings.\r\n\r\nNote<\/strong>: Ensure your preferred microphone and speakers are selected before making a test call.\r\n
\"click<\/figure>\r\nThat\u2019s it. Follow the on-screen instructions and monitor the output. Once the test call is complete, you will see a checkmark or crossmark next to your microphone, speaker, camera, and connected network, indicating whether the test succeeded or failed.\r\n\r\nIt is important to note that you cannot test calls in the Microsoft Teams mobile app while writing this article.\r\n

Test Sound in Microsoft Teams During Meeting<\/h2>\r\nNote<\/strong>: For demonstration, we consider that you are already in a Teams meeting or call.\r\n\r\nStep 1<\/strong>: From the top call controls icons, click on the\u00a0More (three-dot icon)<\/strong>\u00a0option.\r\n\r\nStep 2<\/strong>: Select\u00a0Settings<\/strong>\u00a0and choose\u00a0Device settings<\/strong>.\r\n
\"choose<\/figure>\r\n
<\/div>\r\nStep 3<\/strong>: Click the\u00a0chevron<\/strong>\u00a0icon under Microphone in the Device settings side pane.\r\n\r\nStep 4<\/strong>: Now, select the microphone you want to check or change. Once selected, you will see a visual indication confirming whether your voice is being picked up correctly.\r\n
\"select<\/figure>\r\nYou can switch between audio devices depending on what is available and suits your current needs. If you want to make a test call in Microsoft Teams without joining a meeting, continue reading.\r\n

<\/a>Using Chat, Raise Hand, and Reactions<\/a><\/h2>\r\n

Chat<\/h3>\r\n
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  1. Click\u00a0Chat\u00a0<\/strong>in the navbar.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Type your message.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Click on the paperclip to upload a file and share it in the chat.<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Click on the arrow to send your message.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n

    Raising your hand in a meeting<\/h3>\r\n
    \r\n
    \r\n\r\nIn a meeting you can virtually raise your hand. You can use this to indicate that you want to ask a question, for example.\r\n
    \r\n
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      \r\n \t
    1. Click\u00a0Raise<\/strong>\u00a0in the navbar.<\/li>\r\n \t
    2. This number shows the order of handraisers.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
      <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
      \r\n

      Giving a quick reaction<\/h3>\r\n
      \r\n
      \r\n\r\nYou can show appreciation or approval without saying anything by giving a quick reaction. Teams Meetings knows five quick reactions: 'Like', 'Love', 'Applause', 'Laugh', and 'Surprised'.\r\n\r\n\r\n

      Poll<\/h3>\r\n
      \r\n
      \r\n\r\nInstructors can start a poll during a session. They can use it to ask students to respond to a statement or answer a question, for example.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
        \r\n \t
      1. Select an answer.<\/li>\r\n \t
      2. Click\u00a0Submit.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n ","rendered":"

         <\/p>\n

        <\/a>Tips for a Smooth Experience (Audio, Video, Internet)<\/a><\/h2>\n

        How to Test Microphone and Speakers in Teams Before Meeting<\/h2>\n

        Step 1<\/strong>: Launch\u00a0Microsoft Teams<\/strong>\u00a0and click the\u00a0three-dots icon<\/strong>\u00a0at the top-right corner.<\/p>\n

        Step 2<\/strong>: Select\u00a0Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        \"select<\/figure>\n

        Step 3<\/strong>: Under Settings, go to\u00a0Devices<\/strong>\u00a0from the side pane.<\/p>\n

        <\/div>\n

        Step 4<\/strong>: On the right pane, click the\u00a0Make a test call<\/strong>\u00a0button under Audio Settings.<\/p>\n

        Note<\/strong>: Ensure your preferred microphone and speakers are selected before making a test call.<\/p>\n

        \"click<\/figure>\n

        That\u2019s it. Follow the on-screen instructions and monitor the output. Once the test call is complete, you will see a checkmark or crossmark next to your microphone, speaker, camera, and connected network, indicating whether the test succeeded or failed.<\/p>\n

        It is important to note that you cannot test calls in the Microsoft Teams mobile app while writing this article.<\/p>\n

        Test Sound in Microsoft Teams During Meeting<\/h2>\n

        Note<\/strong>: For demonstration, we consider that you are already in a Teams meeting or call.<\/p>\n

        Step 1<\/strong>: From the top call controls icons, click on the\u00a0More (three-dot icon)<\/strong>\u00a0option.<\/p>\n

        Step 2<\/strong>: Select\u00a0Settings<\/strong>\u00a0and choose\u00a0Device settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        \"choose<\/figure>\n
        <\/div>\n

        Step 3<\/strong>: Click the\u00a0chevron<\/strong>\u00a0icon under Microphone in the Device settings side pane.<\/p>\n

        Step 4<\/strong>: Now, select the microphone you want to check or change. Once selected, you will see a visual indication confirming whether your voice is being picked up correctly.<\/p>\n

        \"select<\/figure>\n

        You can switch between audio devices depending on what is available and suits your current needs. If you want to make a test call in Microsoft Teams without joining a meeting, continue reading.<\/p>\n

        <\/a>Using Chat, Raise Hand, and Reactions<\/a><\/h2>\n

        Chat<\/h3>\n
        \n
        \n
        \n
          \n
        1. Click\u00a0Chat\u00a0<\/strong>in the navbar.<\/li>\n
        2. Type your message.<\/li>\n
        3. Click on the paperclip to upload a file and share it in the chat.<\/li>\n
        4. Click on the arrow to send your message.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \"image\"<\/p>\n

          Raising your hand in a meeting<\/h3>\n
          \n
          \n

          In a meeting you can virtually raise your hand. You can use this to indicate that you want to ask a question, for example.<\/p>\n

          \n
          \n
            \n
          1. Click\u00a0Raise<\/strong>\u00a0in the navbar.<\/li>\n
          2. This number shows the order of handraisers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
            \"image\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
            \n

            Giving a quick reaction<\/h3>\n
            \n
            \n

            You can show appreciation or approval without saying anything by giving a quick reaction. Teams Meetings knows five quick reactions: ‘Like’, ‘Love’, ‘Applause’, ‘Laugh’, and ‘Surprised’.<\/p>\n

            \"image\"<\/p>\n

            Poll<\/h3>\n
            \n
            \n

            Instructors can start a poll during a session. They can use it to ask students to respond to a statement or answer a question, for example.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

            \"image\"<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Select an answer.<\/li>\n
            2. Click\u00a0Submit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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