Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a communication and collaboration platform that allows you to share, save and edit documents as a team. It supports Android and iOS systems on smartphones and tablets, and offers the ability to synchronise content across different devices. It also allows you to chat, make audio/video calls and share your screen, which can be scheduled in the calendar, and facilitates teamwork between students, lecturers and university staff. Teams also integrates with other Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Planner.

The Teams feature in Microsoft Teams allows you to create dedicated areas for chatting and sharing files and apps with selected groups both inside and outside the University, by invitation. You can manage file storage yourself and synchronise files with One Drive, as well as chat with audio and video calls within the group. Teams is often used for seminars and conferences, thanks to its ability to connect students and teachers remotely. It is also used to connect classrooms between Varese and Como, especially through Surface Hub 2S devices, which, with their 50-inch screens, facilitate video conferencing via Teams. Following the guidelines agreed with the Teaching Delegate and the DPO, Teams also allows the recording of lectures and academic events for later use. This option is normally only available to teachers.

From teaching PCs and computer labs

Once logged in to the computer with their university credentials, teachers and students will notice that the Teams application will start automatically.

From a University or personal Windows-based PC

In order to use Teams, you must use your Uninsubria Microsoft account (staff:nome.cognome@uninsubria.it, or idsxxx@uninsubria.it, or for students: ncognome@studenti.uninsubria.it ) and password.

Directly via the web – With university account

Teams can also be used directly from your browser. Go to https://www.microsoft.com/it-it/microsoft-teams/log-in and log in with your Uninsubria Microsoft account (staff:nome.cognome@uninsubria.it, or idsxxx@uninsubria.it, or students: ncognome@studenti.uninsubria.it ) and password.

To use Microsoft Teams on different operating systems, you must first download and install the application from the official website or your device's store. Then you need to log in with your Microsoft 365 account and use the sidebar or navigation bar to access the various features. You can start chats, video calls, share files, and collaborate in real time with your team. Use the sidebar to access chats, teams, meetings, and files. Specific instructions for installation and navigation depend on the operating system you use:

• Windows: Follow the installation instructions on the Microsoft Teams website. 
• macOS: Follow the installation instructions on the Microsoft Teams website. 
• Linux: Download the Linux package from the Microsoft Teams website and follow the specific instructions for your distribution.
• iOS and Android: download the app from your device's store.

These instructions will help you use Microsoft Teams on various operating systems, ensuring a smooth and integrated collaboration experience