Microsoft Teams

Getting Started with Microsoft Teams

Signing into TCM on Microsoft Teams

Use the following steps to get access to the TCM Conference on Microsoft Teams.

You will have received an email from Microsoft letting you know that you've been added as a Guest to the NCSSM Workspace on Microsoft Teams

2. Logging In

When you click "Open Microsoft Teams" you will be asked to log in with a Microsoft account. If you don't have one, you can create one that's linked to the same email address you registered to TCM with.

3. Review Permissions

You will need to confirm that the NCSSM account can add you to the Team and access your name, email address, and profile photo.

If you open your browser, or already had the app installed you'll see the image above.

4. Opening Teams

You can either open Teams in your browser or through an app. You may get slightly better performance and features from using the app, so we suggest you follow the prompts to install the app to your computer or tablet.


Installing Teams

Once you've successfully joined the TCM Team, you can download and install Teams so you can access it through the App instead.

1. Download Teams

You can download teams to your device at the following link:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app

Once you've downloaded the app, you should be able to log in with your Microsoft account.

2. Start Teams and Log In

Once you get logged in, you'll need to make sure you joined in the NCSSM workspace as a guest. It should prompt you to join the workspace.

3. Teams Welcome Page

If it's your first time using Teams you'll get a short orientation to the App so you know how to get around.

Getting Started in Teams

If you've never used Teams before, this short video should give you a quick understanding of the layout. Please note that is video is from a year ago, and some of the language or features may have changed, so don't worry if what you see in the video doesn't exactly match what's on your screen. The major ideas should still be the same, and will hopefully help you navigate around the application.

Say Hello!

Once you're logged into TCM on Microsoft Teams, feel free to introduce yourself in the "Introductions and Coffee Chats" channel. You can join the channel by selecting it on the left hand side of the screen and then starting a new conversation. Feel free to share where you teach and what really excites you about teaching! This is a space for conference participants to connect and share resources, so make yourself at home.