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
- Overview
- Configure Teams Integration
- Create Teams Meeting
- Conduct Online Class
- Teams Features
- 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
- Go to Azure Portal > Azure Active Directory
- Click App registrations > New registration
- Configure:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | OpenEduCat Teams |
| Redirect URI | https://yourdomain.com/teams/callback |
| Supported accounts | Single tenant |
- Note the Application ID and Tenant ID
Create Client Secret
- Go to Certificates & secrets
- Click New client secret
- Copy the secret value
Configure in OpenEduCat
- Go to OpenEduCat > Configuration > Settings
- Under Live Classes:
- Enable Microsoft Teams
- Enter Client ID (Application ID)
- Enter Client Secret
- Enter Tenant ID
- Click Authorize
- Sign in with admin account
- Grant permissions
- Save
Create Teams Meeting
Scheduled Class
- Go to OpenEduCat > Timetable > Sessions
- Open session
- Enable Online Class
- Select Platform: Microsoft Teams
- Save
- Click Create Teams Meeting
Instant Meeting
- Go to Live Classes > Quick Meeting
- Enter meeting title
- Select participants
- Click Start Now
- Teams meeting created and started
Meeting Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
Allow Recording | Enable cloud recording |
Lobby | Require admission |
Mute on Entry | Auto-mute participants |
Chat | Enable/disable chat |
Conduct Online Class
Start Class (Faculty)
- Go to My Classes
- Find scheduled class
- Click Start Teams Meeting
- Opens Teams in browser/app
- Students can now join
Join Class (Students)
Portal method:
- Log in to Student Portal
- Go to My Classes
- Click Join on active class
Direct link:
- Click meeting link from email/notice
- Opens Teams
- 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
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Whiteboard | Collaborative drawing |
| Screen Share | Share desktop/window |
| Together Mode | Virtual seating |
| Breakout Rooms | Small group work |
Engagement
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Raise Hand | Request to speak |
| Reactions | Emoji responses |
| Polls | Quick surveys |
| Q&A | Structured questions |
Recording
- Click More > Start recording
- Recording saved to OneDrive/SharePoint
- Available in OpenEduCat after sync
Troubleshooting
Authentication Failed
- Verify Client ID and Secret
- Check Tenant ID
- Re-authorize connection
- Verify permissions granted
Meeting Creation Failed
- Check user has Teams license
- Verify calendar permissions
- Check Azure app permissions
Students Cannot Join
- Verify meeting link is correct
- Check guest access settings
- Ensure lobby settings allow students