Introductory Microsoft Teams Training

Microsoft Teams is a platform that combines chat, meetings, notes, and attachments. Teams can be accessed from any Microsoft Cloud product page or from an installed app on computers and mobile devices.

This class is being taught competely online through the Teams platform. 

Please review the Instructions beow. 

Online Teams Session: join the team.

Before being able to join the online class, a few steps will need to be taken.

1. Please go to myapps.uta.edu .
2. Click on the Teams icon.
3. Click on your initials in the upper right hand corner.
4. Select the "Download the desktop app." Complete the process to downlaod the app to your device. 

OR

1. Review the Teams Resource Guide
2. Click the "Download Teams on Your Device" link. 
3. Complete the process to download the app to your device. 

You may review the Teams Resource Guide prior to class if you choose.

If you have issues installing Teams on your device, please contact the Help Desk. 

Complete these required steps before class:

1. Register for class here (the OIT Training website.)

• If you need to cancel, update your registration on this same website.
• If you need to register for a different time, update your registration on this same website.

2. Follow the steps in this document to use Teams for this class and join the Knowledge Services OIT Online Training Team.

• Trainers cannot troubleshoot Teams issues. 
• If you do not join the Team, you will not have a Chat button.

3.The class will be listed in the Posts tab of the Content Strategy channel. 

• Look for the purple "Join" button next to the class name.
• Join the class at the scheduled time.

4. Complete all required Web Modernization trainings.



Please do not register if your website is not scheduled for migration. 

Please be aware the class will be rescheduled if the class attendance is less than 3 people. 

Contact us at keith.anderson@uta.edu if you have questions.

Introduction to:

• EIR accessibility at UTA.

• State and Federal laws related to EIR accessibility.

• Web Accessibility Standards (IT-PO4 and IT-PR4).

• EIR Accessibility (Pending:  IT-PO5 and IT-PR5).

• ServiceNow EIR Approval process (Technology Approval Process Request - TAPREQ).

• Pre-Approved Software List

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Discussion

Learn how to define "EIR" - Electronic and information Resroucfes - and learn about EIR accessibility at UTA.

Contact Laura Hopkins at Laura.Hopkins@uta.edu or 817-272-0932 with any questions.

If you prefer an accommodation, please send an email to accessibility@uta.edu when you register with the details.  

Complete these required steps before class:

1. Register for class here (the OIT Training website.)

• If you need to cancel, update your registration on this same website.
• If you need to register for a different time, update your registration on this same website.

2. Follow the steps in this document to use Teams for this class and join the Knowledge Services OIT Online Training Team.

• Trainers cannot troubleshoot Teams issues. 
• If you do not join the Team, you will not have a Chat button.

3.The class will be listed in the Posts tab of the Content Strategy channel. 

• Look for the purple "Join" button next to the class name.
• Join the class at the scheduled time.

4. Complete all required Web Modernization trainings.



Please do not register if your website is not scheduled for migration. 

Please be aware the class will be rescheduled if the class attendance is less than 3 people. 

Contact us at keith.anderson@uta.edu if you have questions.

Learn about Siteimprove:

• Create your account
• View your dashboard
• Understand the accessibility score
• Find misspelled words
• Find broken links
• Manage Reports
• Siteimprove Academy
• Siteimprove Help

Learn how to use Siteimprove to ensure your web site is accessible and meeting our legal obligations!

Contact Laura Hopkins at 817-272-0932 or accessibility@uta.edu to request an accommodation or ask questions.

Introductory Microsoft Teams Training

Microsoft Teams is a platform that combines chat, meetings, notes, and attachments. Teams can be accessed from any Microsoft Cloud product page or from an installed app on computers and mobile devices.

This class is being taught competely online through the Teams platform. 

Please review the Instructions beow. 

Online Teams Session: join the team.

Before being able to join the online class, a few steps will need to be taken.

1. Please go to myapps.uta.edu .
2. Click on the Teams icon.
3. Click on your initials in the upper right hand corner.
4. Select the "Download the desktop app." Complete the process to downlaod the app to your device. 

OR

1. Review the Teams Resource Guide
2. Click the "Download Teams on Your Device" link. 
3. Complete the process to download the app to your device. 

You may review the Teams Resource Guide prior to class if you choose.

If you have issues installing Teams on your device, please contact the Help Desk. 

Cascade 8 launched on October 4th.  In this class, we will review the new interface to help you manage the content on your website.

You will learn how to:

• Use new templates to add and copy pages
• Add images and banners
• Update exsisting content

To view a list of all WebMod trainings, please visit the Migration Toolkit webpage.

To Access Training:

Log in To Teams

Once you have the Teams app open, click the “Teams” Tab in the navigation pane at the left.

Once you have the Teams app open, click the “Teams” Tab in the navigation pane at the left.

To join your class Team, click the “Join a Team with a Code” option and enter the code:

Select the corresponding channel to the class name to view the session.

Before being able to join the online class, a few steps may need to be taken.

1. Please go to myapps.uta.edu .
2. Click on the Teams icon.
3. Click on your initials in the upper right hand corner.
4. Select the "Download the desktop app." Complete the process to downlaod the app to your device. 

OR

1. Review the Teams Resource Guide
2. Click the "Download Teams on Your Device" link. 
3. Complete the process to download the app to your device. 

If you have issues installing Teams on your device, please contact the Help Desk.

REQUEST ACCESS
Please use this Service Now form after class to request access to Cascade 8:  https://uta.service-now.com/selfservice2?id=utassp01_sc_cat_item&sys_id=0a53d2590f5d7e00c601419ce1050e4b

This form routes your request to the appropriate group within OIT which manages access requests.  Please note it may take a little time before your request is approved.

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REVIEW ACCESSIBILITY

Please review the Knowledge Base article on the SiteImprove tool.  This software helps ensure all websites are accessible.  https://uta.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0010096&sysparm_rank=1&sysparm_tsqueryId=51c8cb6fdb604c10d48b5e65ce96198c

For more information on accessibility, visit:  https://accessibility.uta.edu/

Complete these required steps before class:

1. Register for class here (the OIT Training website.)

• If you need to cancel, update your registration on this same website.
• If you need to register for a different time, update your registration on this same website.

2. Follow the steps in this document to use Teams for this class and join the Knowledge Services OIT Online Training Team.

• Trainers cannot troubleshoot Teams issues. 
• If you do not join the Team, you will not have a Chat button.

3.The class will be listed in the Posts tab of the Content Strategy channel. 

• Look for the purple "Join" button next to the class name.
• Join the class at the scheduled time.

4. Complete all required Web Modernization trainings.



Please do not register if your website is not scheduled for migration. 

Please be aware the class will be rescheduled if the class attendance is less than 3 people. 

Contact us at keith.anderson@uta.edu if you have questions.