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Microsoft Teams Integration

Microsoft Teams Integration

Conduct online classes and meetings using Microsoft Teams.

Time Required: 30 minutes for setup Module: Live Classes, Microsoft Teams User Role: IT Admin, Faculty


Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Configure Teams Integration
  3. Create Teams Meeting
  4. Conduct Online Class
  5. Teams Features
  6. Troubleshooting

Overview

Microsoft Teams integration enables:

  • Video conferencing for classes
  • Screen sharing and collaboration
  • Meeting recordings
  • Integration with Microsoft 365
  • Attendance tracking

Configure Teams Integration

Prerequisites

  • Microsoft 365 subscription
  • Azure AD application registration
  • Admin consent for permissions

Register Azure AD App

  1. Go to Azure Portal > Azure Active Directory
  2. Click App registrations > New registration
  3. Configure:
FieldValue
NameOpenEduCat Teams
Redirect URIhttps://yourdomain.com/teams/callback
Supported accountsSingle tenant
  1. Note the Application ID and Tenant ID

Create Client Secret

  1. Go to Certificates & secrets
  2. Click New client secret
  3. Copy the secret value

Configure in OpenEduCat

  1. Go to OpenEduCat > Configuration > Settings
  2. Under Live Classes:
    • Enable Microsoft Teams
    • Enter Client ID (Application ID)
    • Enter Client Secret
    • Enter Tenant ID
  3. Click Authorize
  4. Sign in with admin account
  5. Grant permissions
  6. Save

Create Teams Meeting

Scheduled Class

  1. Go to OpenEduCat > Timetable > Sessions
  2. Open session
  3. Enable Online Class
  4. Select Platform: Microsoft Teams
  5. Save
  6. Click Create Teams Meeting

Instant Meeting

  1. Go to Live Classes > Quick Meeting
  2. Enter meeting title
  3. Select participants
  4. Click Start Now
  5. Teams meeting created and started

Meeting Settings

SettingDescription
Allow RecordingEnable cloud recording
LobbyRequire admission
Mute on EntryAuto-mute participants
ChatEnable/disable chat

Conduct Online Class

Start Class (Faculty)

  1. Go to My Classes
  2. Find scheduled class
  3. Click Start Teams Meeting
  4. Opens Teams in browser/app
  5. Students can now join

Join Class (Students)

Portal method:

  1. Log in to Student Portal
  2. Go to My Classes
  3. Click Join on active class

Direct link:

  1. Click meeting link from email/notice
  2. Opens Teams
  3. Click Join now

During Class

Faculty controls:

  • Mute/unmute participants
  • Enable/disable video
  • Share screen
  • Use whiteboard
  • Create breakout rooms
  • Start/stop recording

Teams Features

Collaboration

FeatureDescription
WhiteboardCollaborative drawing
Screen ShareShare desktop/window
Together ModeVirtual seating
Breakout RoomsSmall group work

Engagement

FeatureDescription
Raise HandRequest to speak
ReactionsEmoji responses
PollsQuick surveys
Q&AStructured questions

Recording

  1. Click More > Start recording
  2. Recording saved to OneDrive/SharePoint
  3. Available in OpenEduCat after sync

Troubleshooting

Authentication Failed

  1. Verify Client ID and Secret
  2. Check Tenant ID
  3. Re-authorize connection
  4. Verify permissions granted

Meeting Creation Failed

  1. Check user has Teams license
  2. Verify calendar permissions
  3. Check Azure app permissions

Students Cannot Join

  1. Verify meeting link is correct
  2. Check guest access settings
  3. Ensure lobby settings allow students