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.