Microsoft Teams has grown to become one of the most used communication and collaboration tools in business today, so it's not surprising that Teams has also become a hub for both virtual and asynchronous learning. And yet, Teams includes so many different features, tools, and integrations that it can be a challenge for any training professional to keep up with all the tools and options available for training inside Microsoft Teams.

In this session you will learn several different ways that Microsoft Teams can be used as a platform for learning. You'll learn best practices and common obstacles to using Teams for live virtual instruction, and you'll also explore the many apps and options which can be used to turn Teams into a powerful workflow learning platform. You'll start with instructor-lead training, including how to use tools like Teams Meetings, Breakout Rooms, Whiteboard, and third-party app integrations to improve engagement and usability for your virtual training classes. Next you'll get tips on how to build a culture of learning inside Teams with features like SharePoint, Viva Connections, Viva Topics, and OneNote. Finally, you'll take a closer look at Microsoft's own learning tools in the Viva Learning app experience, including options for integrating to your LMS or third-party content libraries. You'll leave this session with a list of tips and techniques for how you can better utilize Microsoft Teams to expand the culture of learning within your organization.

In this session, you will learn:

• How to use Teams Meetings, Breakout Rooms, and Whiteboard for live virtual instruction
• How to avoid common issues with live training in Microsoft Teams
• How SharePoint and Viva Connections can be used to create learning portals inside Microsoft Teams
• How Microsoft Viva Learning can be used to augment or replace your company LMS inside Microsoft Teams
• Five popular apps that can enhance your training programs inside Microsoft Teams

Technology discussed:

Microsoft Teams, Viva Connections, Viva Learning, SharePoint, Microsoft Whiteboard, Microsoft Loop