Record a Classroom Meeting in Microsoft Teams

Questions

  • How do I record a class using Microsoft Teams?
  • How do I record a meeting in Microsoft Teams in a classroom with a PTZ camera connected to the instructor computer?
  • Can I record my class using Teams?
  • How do I record a class using a room camera and Teams?
  • Where is my Teams class recording saved?

Environment

This article applies to Bowdoin faculty and instructors using a classroom equipped with a PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera connected to an instructor computer. The Microsoft Teams app must be installed and accessible on the computer, and the instructor must sign in to Microsoft Teams using their Bowdoin username and password.

Resolution

  1. Turn on the instructor computer and confirm that the PTZ camera is properly connected and positioned to capture the classroom.
  2. Open the Microsoft Teams application on the instructor computer.
  3. Sign in to Microsoft Teams using your Bowdoin username and password.
  4. Join or start the meeting to record, either by selecting the meeting from your calendar or by creating a new meeting in Teams.
  5. Once the meeting has started, locate the meeting controls toolbar, typically at the bottom of the screen.
  6. Select the three-dot menu button (also known as More actions) on the meeting controls toolbar.
  7. Select Start recording from the drop-down menu to begin recording the session.
  8. A notification appears letting all participants know that the meeting is being recorded. Confirm that everyone in the meeting is aware of the recording.
  9. To stop the recording, select the three-dot menu button again and choose Stop recording.
  10. The recorded meeting is saved automatically, and a link to the recording is available in the meeting chat or within your Teams account under the Files or Recordings section.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.
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