Learn how to set up a Microsoft Teams town hall to broadcast to a large audience at North Central University, with attendees asking questions through Q&A.
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Type
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Up to
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Attendees can
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Best for
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Meeting
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1,000 people
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Talk, share, and chat
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Classes, meetings, and most events
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Webinar
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1,000 people
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Register, then take part
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Trainings and info sessions that need sign-ups
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Town hall
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10,000 people
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Watch and ask questions in Q&A
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Large broadcasts, like all-campus updates
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Set up the town hall
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Create it
In the Teams calendar, select the arrow next to New meeting, then Town hall.
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Add the details
Enter the title, date, time, and description. Add co-organizers and presenters.
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Choose who can attend
Pick people at NCU only, or anyone with the link.
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4
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Turn on Q&A
Turn on Q&A so attendees can submit questions.
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5
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Publish and share
Publish the event and share the attendee link. Presenters get their own invitation.
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Run it
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Join early
Presenters join from their invitation. Attendees can't see anything until you start.
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2
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Start the town hall
Select Start when you're ready to go live.
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End the town hall
Select End when you're done. Attendees are disconnected.
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Do a practice run
Schedule a short test with your presenters a day or two before, so everyone knows how to share content and answer Q&A.
Get help
For problems with Teams, submit a request through the Microsoft Teams service.