How can I set up private channels for students

Teams has a facility to set up private channels that you can use for communication with students. This is very useful if you want to communicate with individual students within a larger meeting, particularly in the case of groups of research students. Video and text guides below:

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Text Instructions:

Private Channels for One-on-One Sessions with Students - Introduction

1. Open the General Channel: Start by navigating to the General channel of your team.
2. Go to Manage Team: Click on "Manage Team" to view the list of team members.
3. Check Existing Members: Review the current members in your team.
4. Identify Existing Private Channels: If a private channel has already been created for a student, you will see a lock icon indicating it’s private.
5. Open an Existing Private Channel: Click on the private channel to view its members and interaction options.
6. Interact Privately: Within a private channel, you can start a call or chat privately with the student. Remember, the student will need to accept the call invitation to join.

Creating a New Private Channel for a Student

1. Click on the Three Dots: Next to your team name, click the three dots (ellipsis) to open the menu.
2. Select “Create Channel”: Choose “Create Channel” from the options.
3. Name the Channel: Enter the student’s first name as the channel name for easy recognition.
4. Finish Creating the Channel: Complete the setup by following the prompts.