Microsoft Teams
Many universities are shifting from Zoom to Microsoft Teams to leverage its seamless integration with Microsoft 365 tools like Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive. This transition fosters a more unified digital environment, streamlining communication and enhancing collaboration across academic and administrative functions.
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Key Details:
- Transition Timeframe: All virtual meetings and collaborative activities will transition to Microsoft Teams as the primary platform moving forward.
- Training: To support a smooth transition, we will provide training sessions to help users effectively navigate Microsoft Teams and make the most of its collaborative features.
- Support Resources: Helpful documentation and step-by-step guides are available to support your transition to Microsoft Teams. For additional assistance or questions, please contact IT Service Desk.
- Feedback: We value your feedback and input during this transition. If you have any suggestion, concerns, or ideas to share, please contact us at IT@LIU.edu.
We understand that change can bring challenges, but we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. With its robust collaboration tools and seamless integration, Microsoft Teams will enhance the way we communicate and work together as a university community.
Tools comparison between Zoom and Teams.
| Zoom Feature | Microsoft Teams Equivalent | Notes |
| Meeting Scheduling | Teams Calendar / Outlook | Schedule directly from Teams or Outlook |
| Waiting Room | Lobby | Control who enters the meeting |
| Breakout Rooms | Breakout Rooms | Pre-assign or manage during meeting |
| Screen Sharing | Share Content | Share screen, window, or use Whiteboard |
| In-meeting Chat | Meeting Chat | Persistent chat available before/during/after |
| Recording | Recording to OneDrive/SharePoint | Auto-share via meeting chat |
| Virtual Backgrounds | Background Effects | Blur, built-in, or upload your own |
| Polling | Microsoft Forms | Integrated live polls/quizzes |
| Reactions & Raise Hand | Reactions and Queue | Hand raising and emoji feedback |
| Attendance Tracking | Attendance Report | Downloadable after meeting |
| Course Material Integration | OneDrive/SharePoint + LMS | Direct access and sharing |
Feature comparison between Zoom and Teams.
| Features | LIU Zoom | Teams |
| Max Meeting Duration | 30 Hours | 30 Hours |
| Max Meeting Capacity | 300 | 300 |
| Max Chat Capacity | 300 | 300 |
| Default Meeting Quality | 720p | 1020p |
| Encryption (layman’s term) | AES GCM | TLS (Optional E2EE) |
| Office 365 Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Captioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sign Language View | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immersive Reader | No | ✓ |
| Meeting Chat Retention | ✓ | ✓ |
| Storage of Meetings | ✓ (30 Days) | ✓ (60 Days) |
| Offers Webinars | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offers HIPAA standard meetings | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakout Rooms | ✓ | ✓ |