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How to Use Microsoft Teams on a Chromebook
Posted May 14, 2025
by Curt Price
9/8/25 UPDATE: While Teams does function on a Chromebook, there are limitations, such as not being able to create or manage Breakout Rooms, among other things. For a full list of Teams features that are both available and unavailable on a Chromebook (as well as other platforms), please see CLICK HERE. Due to these limitiations, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND using the Teams DESKTOP APP on either Windows or Mac. The desktop app will give you the best Teams experience with access to all of Tea...
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Using Stream in Office 365
Posted May 14, 2025
by Curt Price
Microsoft Stream, now integrated into Office 365, offers a seamless video experience. This integration allows users to record, upload, manage, and share videos just like any other file, enhancing collaboration and accessibility across the organization.
🎬 What Is Microsoft Stream?
Microsoft Stream is the modern video service within Microsoft 365 and available to all SIUE faculty, staff, and students, and allows them to:
- Upload, manage, and store videos.
- Record c...
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Using Teams for Class Sessions and Office Hours
Posted May 14, 2025
by IDLT
Starting July 1, 2025, Microsoft Teams will become SIUE's official platform for all video and web conferencing. If you're teaching this summer or planning for fall, you should prepare to use Teams for synchronous class sessions and office hours; also, remove any existing references or links to Zoom in your Blackboard courses and syllabi.
Like Zoom, Teams allows you to create a recurring meeting link that you can share with your students via email or in Blackboard.
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