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Learn the differences between using Microsoft Teams and Zoom for holding virtual meeting online so that you can choose the right tool for your needs.
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Microsoft Teams |
Zoom |
| Similar Features |
- Screen Sharing
- Meeting Recording (saved and uploaded directly to Microsoft Stream)
- Chat message with all participants or in private conversation
- Schedule meeting directly from Microsoft Teams OR your Outlook calendar (no plugin required)
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- Screen Sharing
- Meeting Recording (save to the cloud or desktop as MP4 file)
- Breakout meeting rooms within a meeting for group work
- Chat message with all participants or in private conversation
- Schedule meeting from Zoom directly OR from Outlook calendar directly (must install plugin )
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| Unique Features |
- Integrates holistically with other Office 365 apps and services
- Integrates with other apps on the market
- Easily add gifs, memes, emojis for informal chat conversation
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- Share a video in a meeting with audio (e.g. Youtube or local MP4)
- Conduct in-meeting polls to stimulate discussion or collect information
- Meeting transcript capability
- HIPAA compliant accounts (by arrangement with ITS)
- Accessibility for hearing impaired (by arrangement with Accessibility Services)
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| Best used for the following scenarios: |
- Collaboration among St. Thomas members
- Leveraging chat-based features
- File sharing and group storage
- Ongoing communication
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- Class
- Virtual meetings
- Webinars
- Breakout rooms
- Inviting in remote or guest participants
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