Microsoft Teams Overview

Teams: From Quick Chats to Connected Collaboration

Description

Microsoft Teams is a unified communication and collaboration platform within Microsoft 365, designed to facilitate teamwork and communication. It offers features like instant messaging, video conferencing, file sharing, and integration with other Microsoft and third-party apps. Essentially, it acts as a central hub for teams to collaborate, communicate, and share resources in a digital workspace. 

When to Use: Microsoft Teams is best used for real-time collaboration, communication, and file sharing within a team or organization. It's ideal for tasks like group chats, project discussions, scheduling meetings, and co-authoring documents. 

Training Delivery Method(s)

  • Instructor Led
  • On-Demand
    • Self-paced learning modules are available anytime

To enroll in any of the instructor-led courses, go to Cornerstone and select "Browse for Training" under the Learning tab, or visit the TTMD Technology Training page to view upcoming session dates. 

Who Has Access?

  • All Staff

How to Access Microsoft Teams?

  1. Navigate to https://www.pgcc.edu/     
  2. Click "myPGCC" then select "Faculty and Staff"  
  3. Click on the "App Launcher" (Waffle Icon) on the top left-hand corner of the site to access Teams
    (NOTE:  If the app icon is not listed, Click "More apps" icon then on "All Apps" link to find the appropriate application)

Additional Resources

Have Questions

  • For technology training concerns and resources, contact: TTMD@PGCC.edu (Technology Training and Multimedia Development)
  • For non-training related IT questions and login/access issues, contact Technology Service Desk at 301-546-0637 

 

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