Microsoft Teams Intro for LMSD Staff

Introduction

LMSD will transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams (aka "Teams") for virtual meetings. The official transition date is to be determined but you can access the Teams app on your device now. This guide provides an introduction to the basics, including how to access Teams, schedule meetings, and navigate common meeting controls.

Update: This video references a 2025 transition. The move from Zoom to Microsoft Teams was pushed to 2026 and will occur this summer.

Access Teams

There are two ways to access Microsoft Teams - via the app installed on your device and the web. We recommend using the app for the best experience, but instructions for both methods are provided below.

Schedule a Meeting

There are two ways to schedule meetings in Teams - via the Teams app/website and the Outlook calendar. There are guides for below for each way and they both show how to:

• Schedule meetings

• Change meeting options (example: enable the waiting room, aka "lobby")

• Join meetings

Meeting Controls

Learn about the various meeting controls in Teams to use during meetings like how to

• Turn Camera/Video on/off when joining meetings

• Update meeting settings

• Change background

• Share screen

Accessibility Features

Learn about common accessibility features including:

• Live Captions

• Change language of live captions

• Spotlight speaker for everyone

• Sign Language - Signer options

Additional Settings for Student Services Staff

Support

• Visit the Knowledge Base

• Open a Helpdesk ticket or visit technician.