Student/Attendee Guide to Joining a MS Teams Meeting that was Sent Via Outlook

Note: If  you lose connection to a meeting, or if your audio or video are not working initially, try leaving/closing the meeting and clicking the meeting link, again, to reconnect.

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Join a Meeting

  1. It is preferred that you use the Teams Desktop Version or, if on mobile device, use the Mobile App - download and install MS Teams.
    1. If you are not able to use the Teams Desktop Version or Mobile App, you will use the online Teams interface by following these instructions:
      1. If using the online Teams interface, open a web browser.
      2. Go to the address teams.microsoft.com .
      3. Log in and authenticate.

         
  2. After you have logged in to Teams Desktop Version or the online version, keep the Teams tab open and continue to the meeting link.
  3. Using a web browser, go to svsu.edu and click Quicklinks-Email.
  4. Use the App Launcher menu (waffle at top left) to select Calendar.

     
  5. Find the appointment that was sent to you for the date/time of the class meeting. If you don't see the appointment in your calendar, check your messages.

     
  6. If using the Teams Desktop Version, click Allow.  If not, click Continue in the browser.


     
  7. Be sure to ALLOW the mic and camera when prompted.
  8. UPON JOINING the meeting, please mute your microphone until it is your turn to speak.  This will help reduce audio interruptions.
  9. Click the Join Now button.

     

Toolbar Options

The meeting toolbar includes the following controls to help you participate effectively:

  • Camera (Show/Hide Webcam)
    Turn your camera on or off during the session.
  • Microphone (Mute/Unmute)
    Mute or unmute your microphone as needed to reduce background noise.
  • Screen Share (Presenters only)
    Share your screen or a specific application. Please wait until your instructor invites you before sharing your screen.
  • More Menu (“…”)
    Access additional options. A recording feature is available here for presenters. Do not start or stop a recording unless your instructor specifically asks you to do so.
  • Chat (Speech Bubble Icon)
    Show or hide the group chat. Use this if you’re experiencing audio issues so your instructor can adjust the pace if needed. You can also ask questions or communicate with classmates without interrupting the session.
  • Participants (People Icon)
    Show or hide the list of attendees in the meeting.
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