George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Want to give your students more ways to participate during online classes?
This resource page walks you through how to use Microsoft Teams tools like breakout rooms, polls, collaborative whiteboards to create a more engaging learning experience. You’ll also learn how to use simple features like “Raise Hand” and emoji reactions to help students share feedback, ask questions, and stay involved throughout your sessions.
Watch a video on how to create, manage, and close breakout rooms for group activities.
Watch a quick video overview on how to use a poll in your meeting. Learn how to create and launch a poll within your online class.
Watch a video on how to use the Raise Hand feature in Microsoft Teams. Learn how to locate the raise hand and reaction buttons to support student engagement.
Watch how to use Whiteboard in a Teams meeting. Follow the step-by-step guide on how to use Whiteboard in your online class.