Question
How do you create a class in Microsoft Teams?
Answer
A. How to Access Teams
- Click the Start Menu (Windows)
or Click the Launchpad (Mac).
Type "Microsoft Teams" in the search bar.- Click on the Microsoft Teams app to open it.
- if prompted, Sign in with your YSU email address and password.
B. How to Create a Class in Teams
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Select Teams from the app bar. Note- If you do not see the Teams app on the app bar- go to the dotted square(app launcher) to search for Teams. Once you have it, right click it and select "pin it" so that it remains on the app bar so you do not have to search for every time you need to access it.
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Select Join or create team > Create team.
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Select Class as the team type.
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click the blue button for "Use this Template."
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Enter a name and optional description for your class. Select Create 
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C. Add Students
Add students at any time. It is not necessary to add them when you create the Team class. Skip this step until you are ready to enter your roster.
1.To add students or make changes to this team later, navigate to the team and select More options 
then select Add Member.
2. Type in the students or co teachers name or email and in the drop down select member for student and owner for co-teacher. 
Note: We recommend To add co-instructors to this class team, make them into owners and students should be made into members.
You’re done!
D. Additional Resources
Once you have created an MS Team for a course, you may want to create an assignment, assessment, share files, create break out spaces for students (chats), or have virtual meetings. Please see our articles for each topic.
F. Expected Outcomes
- Communicate with Students
- Distribute Course Materials
- Host an Engaging Lecture
- Assess Learning
- Observe Students Demonstrating Skills
- Give Online Presentation
- Engage with Content
- Check in on Students' Understanding
- Work on Group Projects
- Connect Students with Each Other