Microsoft Teams
Use Microsoft Teams for collaboration and learning
What is Teams?
Microsoft Teams is a chat and video call-based collaboration app, complete with document sharing. At Manchester Met, we use Teams for collaborating with our teams and on projects, and for online learning.
‘Teams’ are basically discussion groups for different Units, made up of separate ‘Channels’. If a Course or Unit is taught online, you will have a ‘Team’ for each Unit where you can discuss topics and collaborate on documents with other students who are in your study group. Your tutors may use the video meeting features of Microsoft Teams to run online classes that you can join.
Access Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is now available for all students to install on your personal device by using the relevant link below:
To access online sessions using MS Teams, please make sure you are using your Manchester Met University login information, with your username in the format [email protected], eg. [email protected].
By logging in using your university ID, you will have access:
- to the full range of online services
- to the chat and file features of MS Teams once your online session has finished
Using your MMU login details will also make sure your attendance in each online session is registered.
The video explains how to download MS Teams, as well as choosing the best version for you. It also talks about how to download Office 365, which is free for all students at Manchester Met.
Using Teams: guides for students
- Checklist for joining a Teams meeting
- Join a Teams meeting
- Share your screen
- What are Teams channels?
If these links prompt you to log in, enter your username in the format [email protected], eg. [email protected], and your university password.
For guidance on managing your password, see: Managing your password