Welcome to Microsoft Teams
What is Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft Teams is a Microsoft 365 application that is used by your lecturers to communicate with learners and conduct online lessons. Using this software your lecturer may do the following:
- Send messages, notifications, links, and much more
- Run online lessons using a Meet Now or Scheduled Meetings
- Share activities and files, including using the Class OneNote feature
- Set assignments and quizzes
For some more info, watch Microsoft’s video about Teams for students below:
Ways to Access Microsoft Teams
Access to Microsoft Teams is available in a number of ways. For example:
- Online using a web browser by going to https://teams.microsoft.com/
- Using a desktop application (Teams for work or school) that needs to be installed on your computer system.
- Via a tablet or smartphone device using the Teams app.
You must simply log in using your college Microsoft 365 account username and password.
Installing the Desktop Version of Teams
Installing the desktop version of Microsoft Teams will give you full access to all the features available and will make sure you are not excluded from any activities or resources in any team or any lessons being run by your lecturer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Microsoft Teams?
Software that you can use to access online seminars and lessons. You will also be able to contact your lecturer and access shared files and activities.
What is the different between Teams Online and Teams Desktop?
You can access Microsoft Teams online where you can access a compatible internet browser. The online version may not offer all of the features you need. The Desktop App will run on your operating system (e.g. Windows) and is a stand alone application that doesn’t require a web browser. This means it will probably be more reliable and stable during use. You should also be able to access all of the features available that you may be required to use.
Can I use Teams through my tablet computer or smart phone app?
Yes. You can download the app for both IOS and Android which will enable you to access your class teams as normal. You may find it more difficult to interact and complete work using this version of Microsoft Teams, so we recommend you use the Desktop App instead, where you can be sure all of the features will be available for you to use.
How do I log in to Microsoft Teams?
You can log in using either the online version of Microsoft Teams, the Desktop App or the tablet/smartphone versions of the App.
I can't log in.
If you can’t log in to Microsoft Teams, the most likely issue is that your username and/or password is incorrect. Your username will be your email address (e.g. 123456@student.loucoll.ac.uk) and your password will be your normal password. If you have forgotten your password, go to your.loucoll.ac.uk to reset it.
I can't see my team / class.
The most likely cause of this problem is that you have not been added to the class team by your tutor/lecturer. Please contact them by email and ask them to add you. Alternatively, you may be able to get automatically added to a class team by finding your course, unit, or module on LearnZone or HELearnZone. If you have any queries regarding how to get access to your class team please contact your tutor/lecturer by email.