Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is the institutional communication platform utilized across our university for live lectures, seminars, project meetings, and one-on-one advising. Sessions require authentication via KHAS email accounts and lecture recordings can be archived securely when needed.
Web / Desktop: Sign in via your web browser at teams.microsoft.com or download the desktop application to your computer.
- Live Lectures & Meetings: Schedule class hours via the Calendar and join with a single click.
- Breakout Rooms: Divide students into smaller interactive working groups during lectures.
- Lecture Recordings: Record live sessions and securely share them with enrolled students.
- Secure Access: Protected environment restricted exclusively to authenticated KHAS accounts.
- Log In: Access the platform using your institutional KHAS email and password.
- Join Class: Click the meeting link in your Calendar or on your KHAS Learn course page.
- Audio/Video: Keep your microphone muted upon entry; adjust your camera according to class policy.
- Participate: Use the "Raise Hand" feature or the chat panel to ask questions.
- Schedule Lecture: Create sessions in Calendar and share links on KHAS Learn.
- Manage Permissions: Configure lobby settings and presenter privileges in Meeting Options.
- Group Work: Utilize Breakout Rooms to split students into smaller collaborative groups.
- Record Session: Start recording at lecture start; files archive automatically upon session conclusion.
- Test your headset and microphone settings before joining live sessions.
- If experiencing disconnection issues, try an alternate browser and disable active VPNs.
- Notify your instructor if lecture recordings cannot be accessed.
- Restrict student presenter privileges prior to starting the meeting.
- Remind students of microphone and chat guidelines at the start of class.
- Verify recording access permissions via OneDrive/SharePoint.
- Live captions and real-time speech transcription support.
- Immersive Reader functionality for simplified message reading.
- Full compatibility with keyboard shortcuts and screen reader software.
- Lecture recordings are collected exclusively for educational purposes and restricted to enrolled students.
- Unauthorized external access to lecture sessions is systematically prevented.
- Ensure non-essential personal tabs and windows are closed prior to sharing screens.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 / macOS 12 | Windows 11 / macOS 13+ |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM or higher |
| Internet Speed | 5 Mbps connection | 10 Mbps or higher stable connection |
| Hardware | Built-in mic and webcam | Dedicated USB headset and HD webcam |
| Browser | Up-to-date Chrome or Edge | Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge |
You can verify your audio and video before joining classes by selecting "Make a test call" under Teams device settings.
Navigate to Teams Settings > "Devices" tab and confirm the correct speaker and microphone hardware are selected.
Disable background blur or effects. Connect via a wired ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi where possible.
Disconnect any active VPN software on your machine and restart your browser or the Teams client.
Select "Entire Screen" instead of sharing individual application windows, and verify browser screen recording permissions.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +90 (212) 533 65 32
Working Hours: Weekdays 08:30 – 17:30. Submit a ticket for technical issues or live lecture support.
MyKHAS Support TicketYou can receive support from our unit regarding Breakout Rooms configuration, interactive Teams tools, and pedagogical session design.