Dear teachers,
I am Jitka Daňková from the Information System.
Many of you are now challenged
by the replacement of your lectures.
Especially in cases
where you have been discussing
with a small group students, worked on group projects
or actively observed your students
as they worked.
At Masaryk University
we purchased a tool
that helps teachers to accomplish
at least some of these activities.
It's called Microsoft Teams.
Let’s take a look
at basic
and simple uses of this tool.
Begin with telling students
through your usual communication channel,
when will the online lessons take place
and that you will send them a code through email.
Log in and create your team.
Select Class
for special learning tools.
Skip adding people directly,
because it will be easier to just send the code.
You can also upload assignments
that you will work on in the seminar.
Now you will need to invite students.
On the left panel next to the team name, under three dots
select Manage Team.
Click on the settings tab.
Then on the team code, and generate.
Email this code to students.
If they enter it into the MS Teams application,
which they must install at first,
and then confirm the connection several times,
they will get into the classroom.
For return, click on the "General" tab on the left.
Start the consultation with students
by clicking on the camera icon at the bottom
called "Meet now".
First, you will see yourself
as you appear on the camera,
set it up so you can be seen well,
and then click Meet Now again.
Now you've started a call with the students.
Students have to confirm their connection twice
and you should see them afterwards.
They will gradually log in and appear in the call.
If the number of connected students exceeds 15 people,
MS Teams will probably
turn off their cameras and microphones
to make the connection smooth.
Don't be alarmed.
Just remind students
to turn on their microphone and camera
when you ask them to speak.