Microsoft Teams for Education

What is Microsoft Teams for Education?

Microsoft Teams for Education is a specialized version of Microsoft Teams designed for educational institutions. It provides a unified hub for classroom communication, collaboration, video meetings, assignment management, and integration with the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Key Features

• Class Teams: Dedicated team spaces for each class with channels for different topics, file sharing, and integrated OneNote Class Notebooks.
• Assignments & Grades: Create, distribute, and grade assignments directly within Teams, with rubric support and integration with the Teams gradebook.
• Video Meetings: High-quality video conferencing for virtual classes, with features like breakout rooms, hand raising, and attendance tracking.
• Reading Progress: AI-powered reading fluency tool that helps students practice reading aloud and provides teachers with fluency data.
• Reflect: Social-emotional learning check-in tool that helps educators understand student wellbeing.

Who is Microsoft Teams for Education for?

Teams for Education is used by K-12 schools and universities worldwide, particularly those already using Microsoft 365. It is especially strong in institutions that want a single platform for communication, collaboration, and learning management.

Integrations & Compatibility

Teams for Education integrates deeply with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote, Forms) and supports LTI for connecting external tools. Available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.