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Using Microsoft Teams for Video Calls

Applies to: Faculty, Staff, and Students
Updated: July 2025
Product: Microsoft Teams (Desktop, Web, and Mobile)

✅ What You Can Do with Teams Video Calls

Microsoft Teams lets you make video calls for:

• 1:1 or group conversations
• Quick “Meet Now” sessions
• Scheduled meetings (via Teams or Outlook)
• Screen sharing and collaboration

🎬 How to Start a Video Call

🟣 Option 1: From a Chat

1. Open the Teams app.
2. Click the Chat tab on the left.
3. Select a conversation or start a new one.
4. Click the Video Call button in the top-right.

🟣 Option 2: “Meet Now”

1. Go to the Calendar tab.
2. Click Meet Now at the top right.
3. Adjust your audio/video settings.
4. Click Join.
5. Use Invite someone to add participants.

 Option 3: Schedule a Meeting

1. In the Calendar tab, right-click date and time desired
2. Click new event.

1. Add a title, time, and participants.
2. Click Save. Attendees receive a Join link.

During the Call: What You Can Do

Tips for the Best Experience

• Use headphones to prevent echo or background noise.
• Check camera and mic permissions before joining.
• Use a strong internet connection (Wi-Fi or wired).
• Blur or change your background:
  Go to More (···) > Effects and avatars during the call.

Using a Mobile Device?

• Download the Microsoft Teams app from your app store.
• Sign in with your Rivier account.
• Use the Chat or Calendar tabs to start or join calls.

A video of how to use Teams meetings is also available:

https://rivier.instructuremedia.com/embed/9dbc18fa-50d5-49c3-af5c-a3dbdf606492