Microsoft Teams for Education

microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/teams
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How to Replace Microsoft Teams for Education

Overview

Microsoft Teams for Education is a powerful communication app for schools that enhances collaboration and learning. It provides video collaboration, chat, assignments, class materials, and notes all built into one app. The platform is free with a valid, active school email address and supports K-12 to collegiate levels.

Features

20 features across 10 categories

AI(4)

Microsoft 365 Copilot ChatAI

AI-powered assistant that reduces administrative tasks, summarizes topics, creates content, and analyzes data

Microsoft Reading ProgressAI

AI-enabled reading practice tool that helps students develop English speaking and reading skills

Personalized Learning ToolsAI

AI-assisted tools that support independent learning tailored to individual student needs

Reading CoachAI

AI-enabled reading practice tool to support literacy development in students

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Accessibility(1)

Accessibility Tools

Built-in accessibility features to make the classroom more inclusive for students with disabilities

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Collaboration(1)

Microsoft Whiteboard

Digital whiteboarding tool for collaborative visual brainstorming and interactive teaching

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Communication(4)

Chat

Messaging functionality for direct and group communication between students and teachers

Meeting Creation and Management

Tools for educators to create, attend, and run meetings with specific tips for different user types

Spotlight

Feature to highlight and focus on specific participants during video meetings

Video Collaboration

Built-in video conferencing capabilities for teachers and students to conduct virtual classes and meetings

Engagement(1)

Polling

Feature to create polls and surveys for classroom engagement and real-time feedback

Learning Management(4)

Assignments

Tools for teachers to create, distribute, and manage student assignments

Class Materials

Centralized repository for sharing and organizing educational resources and course materials

Learning Accelerators

Tools designed to help students get ahead in the classroom and future careers

Notes

Built-in note-taking functionality for students to capture and organize learning content

Learning Tools(1)

Microsoft Lens

Tool for educators to capture and digitize physical documents and integrate them into lessons

Organization(2)

Class Team Creation

Simple interface to create dedicated teams for individual classes

Staff Team Creation

Tools to create team spaces for staff collaboration and communication

Also in: Hugging Face, Smartsheet, 1Password

Security(1)

Student Digital Security Controls

Comprehensive security measures and controls for educators and IT staff to protect student privacy in online meetings

Social-Emotional Learning(1)

Reflect

Social-emotional learning tool that helps students navigate feelings with age-appropriate activities

Pricing

Free

Popular
Free
  • Video collaboration
  • Chat
  • Assignments
  • Class materials
  • Notes
  • Microsoft Whiteboard
  • Polling
  • Spotlight
  • Personalized learning tools
  • Reflect
  • Accessibility tools

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Microsoft Teams for Education. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Microsoft Teams for Education alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 20 features.

Buy Microsoft Teams for Education

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Microsoft Teams for Education saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 20 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

5 known integrations

AzureMicrosoft 365Microsoft DefenderOneNoteWindows 11