Microsoft Teams
Important Notice for the UIW Community
Decommissioning of Zoom and the Transition to Microsoft Teams
As of June 1st, 2024, the University of the Incarnate Word will no longer support Zoom for video conferencing and online collaboration. We are excited to announce that we will be transitioning to Microsoft Teams, a dynamic communications platform that offers enhanced features and capabilities.
To facilitate this transition, IT is preparing a range of resources and support materials available on this webpage. These include step-by-step guides, tutorial videos, and FAQs to help you become acquainted with the core functions of Microsoft Teams. We strongly encourage all students, faculty, and staff to begin exploring these resources and familiarizing themselves with Microsoft Teams well ahead of the transition date.
If you have any questions about how Microsoft Teams functions, or how meetings work on the platform, try visiting our Teams FAQ page to view a list of common questions.
Training Opportunities
These 30-minute online training sessions are designed for UIW faculty and staff who would like to get more familiar with Microsoft Teams and will focus on transitioning from Zoom to Microsoft Teams for video conferencing.
Fridays 12:00 PM -12:30 PM
- Dates: February 9 - April 19
- Language: English
- To participate, join the Friday series here.
Tuesdays 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
- Dates: February 12 - April 23
- Language: English
- To participate, join the Tuesday series here.
Explore specific topics and workflow's with an expert, or get your questions about Microsoft Teams answered during our "Ask Us Anything" office hours. Sessions are held weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.
Mondays and Thursdays 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
- Dates
- February: 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
- March: 18, 21, 25, 28
- April: 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25
- May: 6, 9
- Language: English
- To participate, join the Teams Talk sessions here.
- Add the "MS Teams Talk (Ask Us Anything)" sessions to your calendar through the UIW Events Calendar.
Spanish language sessions are currently in development. Dates, times, and join information will be shared in the near future.
Thank you for your understanding.
Welcome to Microsoft Teams: Your Collaboration Tool for Every Situation
Microsoft Teams (aka MS Teams, Teams) is an all-in-one communications platform complete with document sharing, instant messaging, video conferencing, and many more useful features for managing your digital interactions. Pull together entire departments by bridging the gap between in-person and remote activities to allow everyone to interact and collaborate online, wherever they are. Some notable features include:
- Online Video Conferencing
- Connect to anyone through video and/or audio calls, suitable for meetings, classes, or casual chats. Share your screen, camera, or voice with a suite of robust tools to enhance meetings.
- Instant Messaging
- Get rid of long email chains. Quickly message colleagues or classmates for real-time communication, in a space dedicated to work or school.
- Automatic Document Storage
- Securely edit and share files in real-time. Files shared in Teams are automatically backed up in a SharePoint site (shared OneDrive) linked to each team.
- Organized Collaboration Tools
- Teams offers dedicated spaces for specific projects or topics, enhancing focused discussions and collaborations between members.
Using Microsoft Teams
Whether accessed via desktop, through Cardinal Apps, or on mobile, Teams provides a uniform set of features, ensuring it can meet your needs at any point in your busy day. This cross-platform parity ensures you have the same productive and seamless experience, regardless of the device or operating system you have access to. Consider the following:
- On the move?
- Use the Teams Mobile App to stay connected. Ideal for quick communication, keeping you in the loop with chats and meetings, right from your phone.
- Need flexibility?
- Access Teams via Cardinal Apps through any web browser. This is perfect for shared computers or when you can't install software. Just log in and collaborate.
- At your desk?
- Opt for the Teams desktop app for a full-featured experience. It’s best for daily office work, offering enhanced performance and complete functionality.
To use Microsoft Teams online, go to Cardinal Apps and select the Teams app under the Office 365 apps tab. If it's not immediately visible, simply use the page's search bar and type in 'Teams'.
Microsoft Teams comes pre-installed on all UIW-issued devices, but if you have a personal device, install with the following instructions:
- On a Mac or Windows PC, head to the Microsoft Teams download site and select the 'Download App for Desktop' option.
- After the application is downloaded and installed, open MS Teams and login with your UIW email and password to get started.
Getting Started with Teams
All About Meetings in Teams
Enhancing The Teams Experience
Use LinkedIn Learning to Become a Pro with Microsoft Teams
Prefer to learn in a structured course format? We're thrilled to offer LinkedIn Learning as a go-to resource for mastering MS Teams. This comprehensive learning hub offers a wide array of courses and tutorials designed to help you effectively navigate and utilize Microsoft Teams, whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills.
Find LinkedIn Learning tile within Cardinal Apps to get started, or use the links below.
Support
- Need help using Microsoft Teams?
- Having issues regarding installation, setup, or signing into Microsoft Teams? Looking for one-on-one, department, or instructor training?
- Reach out to the Help Desk at (210) 829-2721 or helpdesk@uiwtx.edu
- Not sure about recording meetings or students?