Microsoft Teams

Pros

Ease of Communication in group and private

Cons

Recordings aren't readily downloadable and available to be saved

Pros

What I like most about Microsoft Teams is the seamless way in which it can be integrated with the entire Microsoft 365 suite. This helps in collaborating on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations super easily right within the platform. Having all your tools—chats, video calls, sharing of files—all in one place reduces the switching time from one app to another, hence saving time and making the workflow more efficient. Aside from that, the versatility of supporting scheduled meetings and impromptu conversations can serve different working styles, whether it's a formal project discussion or a quick informal check-in with somebody. Another key differentiator is its reliable video and audio quality, even in large meetings, further refining the remote collaboration experience.

Cons

What I like least about Microsoft Teams is that sometimes it feels quite overwhelming, be it a new user or someone not so much into technology. Though powerful with as many features and options as it comes, it creates a pretty steep learning curve and sometimes may confuse people where certain tools or settings are located. Moreover, the platform can be a bit resource-intensive; on older devices, or when many resource-demanding applications are working, it might cause occasional slowdowns or lag. By and large, performing well, these minor misbehaviours are inclined to disturb the smooth experience slightly.

Pros

Very intuitive, easy to share screen, adding and accepting participants are easy

Cons

After opening the meeting, I can’t see my chat groups so easily. That means if I click teams icon from the menu, it continuously show me the meeting but not the teams app itself. I felt that made me confused all the time.

Another part, screen sharing in 2 display monitors. We have to make sure what screen we are sharing. Instead, it would be nicer if to have pop messages like you are sharing screen 1 or screen 2 or you are screen sharing.

Also, opening teams app takes long time.

Pros

I like how much capability the program offers. The features offered give you the ability to excel in team collaboration, communication, management and so much more, instead of needing multiple other programs that do the same thing.

Cons

It has some limitations of using other microsoft programs like excel and PowerPoint as stand alone programs since their features work best that way, but Teams gets you mostly there.

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Reasons for Choosing Microsoft Teams

Switched From

Reasons for Switching to Microsoft Teams

Pros

I like Microsoft Teams for the collaborative environments created using the platform. It is a helpful way to keep our organization’s communication consistent. We are able to share resources all in one place. For our students, it is a great space to create and grade assignments, practice digital literacy, and a one-stop-shop for resources and links.

Cons

I, personally, like the “friendliness” of Google Classroom over teams for using with my younger elementary students. If there was a way to adapt the overall environment to be more child-friendly, I would be more inclined to using it with my younger students. However, with adults, it has been an extremely helpful resource to use.