Training Session 40

Joining a Microsoft Teams Meeting

• Access Email

  • Open the email application, located in the taskbar

  • Look for the email with the subject "Training Session 40"

• Join Meeting

  • Click the link that says "Click here to join meeting" which is usually underlined

  • If prompted by a pop-up asking to open Microsoft Teams, click "cancel"

  • Click the button to continue on the browser if desired

Entering the Meeting

• Joining the Call

  • Enter your name in the designated field if not already filled

  • Click "Join Now" to enter the meeting lobby

• Communication Setup

  • Mute yourself in Microsoft Teams to avoid echoing during the call

Screen Sharing Process

• Initiating Screen Share

  • Locate the share button, typically an icon with an upward arrow in a box

  • Click the share button

  • Choose the option to share the entire screen

  • Highlight the screen to be shared by clicking on it until a blue border appears around it

  • Click the button that says "Share"

Addressing Technical Issues

• Common Problems

  • If experiencing lag or freezing, consider closing and rejoining the meeting

  • Ensure the computer is fully powered up and not in sleep mode before reconnecting

Recording and Resources

• Understanding Meeting Recording

  • Recording and transcription notifications indicate that the meeting is being recorded

  • Videos will be uploaded to an account online for future viewing

  • Notes from training sessions will also be made available to review later

Creating an Online Account

• Signing Up

  • Use your Google account to create an account on the designated platform

  • Choose to continue with Google, followed by entering a valid birth date, ensuring it indicates over 18 years of age

  • Select the account type as "Student"

• Setting Up Username

  • Create a username without spaces (e.g., BernardMitchell) and proceed to the next step

  • Skip referral prompts and select the option as "Other"

Classroom Navigation

• Joining Classes

  • After account setup, use sent invitations to join classes

• Bookmark Creation

  • Click the star icon in the browser's top right to add a bookmark, then click "Done"

  • Access the bookmark for quick navigation to the classroom and resources in the future