Microsoft Collaboration Tools Matrix
Tool | Best For | Key Features | Ideal Use Cases |
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Teams | Real-time communication & collaboration |
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Stream | Video creation, sharing, and management |
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PowerPoint | Visual presentations & asynchronous instruction |
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Which platform should I use?
Are you… | ...Teaching class? …Recording a lesson? …Needing breakout rooms for smaller groups/discussions? | Teams |
Are you… | ...Meeting one-on-one or with a small (3-4) group? ...Just meeting to talk? ...Aren’t recording or sharing your screen? | Teams |
Are you… | ...Teaching a lesson that doesn’t require discussion? ...Recording how-to’s or instructional videos? ...Recording a class to use as a resource later on? | PowerPoint Stream |
Are you… | ...Teaching a large class that requires audience to take part in the class? ...Needing more technical control over a meeting? ...Giving a presentation to a large group? | Teams |