Microsoft Teams Guide
Accessing Teams
- Tip: You can install Teams and log into it on more than one device. Many students install Teams on a smartphone so they get updates as they occurs, but also use the Teams app on a computer when they're writing up longer pieces of work.
- Tip: Parents/carers may also wish to install Teams on a smart device, then ask their child to log into it using their credentials. This will allow you see your child's homework as it is set.
- Nearly any Internet enabled device can be used to access Microsoft Teams. Using the links below, you can...
- Install the app onto a laptop or desktop computer,
- Install the app on an iPhone or iPad,
- Install the app on an Android phone or tablet, or
- Log in to Teams on a web browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge on a computer, XBox, Playstation or mobile device without installing anything.
- IMPORTANT: Log in using your network username and password. Your username will need to followed by the school's domain name. E.g. User 03js11 should enter [email protected]
- If prompted, choose ‘Work or school account’ and ‘allow notifications’.
Accessing Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc) from home
- You can access online versions of Microsoft Office applications (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel) by logging into Teams using a web browser (E.g. Google Chrome) and then following the steps in this BGS-produced tutorial video.
- The browser-based versions of Office allow you to open, edit and save work as you would in the full versions of those applications.
Teams on XBox
- Plug a keyboard in to the Xbox USB slot (and a mouse, if you have access to one)
- Go into my games and apps
- Find Microsoft Edge and select it
- Type in: https://teams.microsoft.com/_#/school/
- Log in using your username and password as described above. You can then use Teams with either an Xbox controller or a mouse.
Teams on Playstation
- Identify the PlayStation internet browser icon (it is WWW with dots around it)
- Press the PlayStation logo on the controller
- Go to the library and find options for games and applications
- Go into applications and you will find the internet browser
- Type in: https://teams.microsoft.com/_#/school/
- Log in using your username and password as described above.
Training resources
- We have produced our own PDF guides and video tutorials to help you get the most from Teams.
Video tutorials
- Getting started (on a Computer - receiving and submitting assignments)
- Getting better notifications (on a Computer)
- Getting started (on a Smartphone)
- Getting better notifications (on a Smartphone)
- Question and Answer sessions with teachers (on any device)
PDF tutorials
- Getting started (on a Computer - receiving and submitting assignments)
- Getting started (on a Smartphone)
- QandA (on any device)
- Attending a Live Stream (on any device)
Troubleshooting
- In the event of difficulty, contact [email protected] for assistance.