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Team Types

There are 4 different types of Teams that can be created:

Class

Used by teachers and students collaborating on group projects, assignments and other classroom related activities. A Class team type cannot be created by students at the Ohio State University.

Features:

  • Class Notebook
  • Assignments
  • Conversations
  • Files
  • Video and audio calls
  • Chat
  • Pinning new tabs with documents or sites like Microsoft Forms

Goals:

  • Assign, track, and review student work
  • Export grades
  • Collaborate and communicate in the classroom
  • Make announcements
  • Administer quizzes and polls
  • Work in student groups
  • Share and organize rich content
  • Invite virtual experts into the classroom

Note: The Assignments feature is NOT connected to Carmen Canvas.

Professional Learning Community

Educators collaborating within a professional learning community.

Features:

  • OneNote notebook
  • Conversations
  • Files
  • Meetings
  • Video and audio calls
  • Chat
  • Pinning new tabs with documents or sites

Goals:

  • Collaborate in professional learning communities
  • Communicate
  • Make announcements
  • Share work
  • Organize virtual or face-to-face meetings
  • Work in smaller groups
  • Share and organize content
Staff

Staff leaders and staff members collaborating on school administration and development.

Features:

  • Staff Notebook
  • Conversations
  • Files
  • Meetings
  • Video and audio calls
  • Chat
  • Pinning new tabs with documents or sites

Goals:

  • Oversee professional development, staff, and administrative goals
  • Communicate
  • Make announcements
  • Share content and progress reports
  • Work in smaller groups
  • Organize virtual or face-to-face meetings
Other

Students and school employees collaborating in interest groups and clubs.

Features:

  • OneNote notebook
  • Conversations
  • Files
  • Meetings
  • Video and audio calls
  • Chat
  • Pinning new tabs with documents or sites

Goals:

  • Collaborate and communicate with team members
  • Make announcements
  • Share content
  • Organize virtual or face-to-face meetings
  • Work in smaller groups

For more information on Teams Types please see Choosing a Team Type.