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How to create and use Whiteboard in Microsoft Teams?
Getting started with Microsoft Whiteboard Whiteboard makes it easy to collaborate in the hybrid workplace or classroom. Brainstorm, plan, and share with others on a digital canvas, all in real time! Here are just some of the things you can do in Whiteboard: Running effective meetings Brainstorming Learning and coaching Sprint planning Project management Problem solving Continuous improvement Incident management Where can I use Whiteboard? Whiteboard is available on the following platforms: In your web browser In Microsoft Teams meetings, chats, and channels Download for Windows Download for iOS Download for Android Download for Surface Hub devices How do I create a new Whiteboard? After you've downloaded Whiteboard to your device or opened the web version in your browser, sign in with your Microsoft account. When you launch the Whiteboard web experience or any of the standalone Whiteboard apps, you’ll start with the board picker:
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How to run a lesson with Microsoft Whiteboard
How to run a lesson with Microsoft Whiteboard Whiteboard offers a great way to create rich and engaging lessons that inspire creativity, provoke thought, and trigger discussion. Make use of your whiteboard’s infinite canvas to organize ideas, present concepts, fuel discussion, and encourage interaction and sharing of knowledge. Key features: Get started quickly by using the Lesson Plan template Prepare your board ahead of time with diagrams, shapes, and images to make the lesson more visually engaging Use ink to express ideas creatively Follow a non-linear discussion flow by seamlessly panning from one side of the board to another Annotate the board with colorful sticky notes Prepare the board Open Whiteboard and create a new board. In the Create panel, select Templates > Learning > Lesson Plan, and then insert it on the board. Customize the template to fit your goals for the lesson. Add any additional content to the board that you’ll need for the lesson, such as images, diagrams, text, and so on. Remember — the Whiteboard canvas is infinite! Add everything you’ll need for a successful lesson. During class Once the class has started, share your screen with the whiteboard opened. Introduce the goal of the lesson. Set rules on participation. For example, if using Microsoft Teams, you could let students know to use the “Raise Hand” feature before speaking. Run the class as you normally would. Keep an eye on the clock to make sure the lesson will end on time. If you’d like the students to participate and collaborate on the whiteboard, send them a share link from the Whiteboard app, or share your board from the Share tray in Teams. After the session If you would like to share the contents of your board, export it as a PNG image from the Settings menu. Send the PNG image file to the class for their notes. Reuse the same board for subsequent classes if the subjects build off of each other by adding additional content for the next class. Once a topic is complete, create a new whiteboard to explore additional topics.
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Ice breakers and fun with Microsoft Whiteboard
Ice breakers and fun with Microsoft Whiteboard Class doesn’t always have to be serious, and neither does Microsoft Whiteboard. Whiteboard’s collection of features encourages fun ways for students and teachers to bond and have fun together. Key features: Start with a premade template, such as “Two truths, one lie” or “Choose your favorite” Encourage students to use ink for freeform, individual expression Insert images from your computer or device to add interesting, fun, or personal content No matter the device, mouse, keyboard, touch, and ink interfaces encourage interaction Use reactions to encourage easy, lightweight interactions Prepare the board Open Whiteboard and create a new board. Prepare the board with any content to help the planned activity. You can create this yourself with shapes, drawings, and images, or use a template from the Create panel by choosing Templates > Games. Remember, the canvas is infinite — get creative! During the activity When the activity has started, share the link to the whiteboard. Ensure that all students have access to the board. Define the ground rules for how students should interact with the board during the activity, including what features to use and how to participate effectively. Use reactions as a way to vote, drawing as a way to play games, images as a way to share more about each other, and so on. Have fun! After the session From the Settings menu, download a PNG image of the finished whiteboard. Share the image with the class, so everyone has a copy.
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SurfaceHub2S - End User Guides - Navigation
Please see attached how to Navigation Guide for the Surface Hub 2S below.
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SurfaceHub2S - End User Guides - Whiteboard
Please see how to User Guide for the Surface HUB 2S White Board PPT below.
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SurfaceHub2S - EndUser Guides - Teams
Please see the User Guide for How to use Microsoft Team on the Surface Hub PPT below.
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SurfaceHub2S - EndUser Guides - Office 365
Please see user guide on how to use Office 365 on the Surface HUB 365 PPT Below.
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QRC - Microsoft Surface HUB 2s - MS Whiteboard Tools and Basics
Please see quick reference card for MS Whiteboard Tools and Basics for the Surface HUB 2s attached below.
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QRC - Microsoft Surface HUB 2s - Join a Teams meeting
Please see the Quick Reference Card on how to join a Teams meeting on the Surface HUB 2s below.
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Does Microsoft Teams automatically record meetings?
No, meeting in Microsoft Teams are not recorded automatically. By default, organizers have to start and stop recording manually. But calls can be recorded automatically by accessing the 'Meeting options at the time when you setup the meeting .