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.