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See participants while sharing screen

Currently, participants can see others while the screen is shared. But the presenter cannot. I would like it to be able to see participants while sharing my screen.

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  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Currently, participants can see others while the screen is shared. But the presenter cannot. I would like it to be able to see participants while sharing my screen.

  • Kyle Phillips commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    This seems to be a very basic requirement and it's surprising that it doesn't exist in Teams. Was hoping to find the answer here but if I can't see my team while sharing a screen, it's useless. Happy to just use Zoom but disappointing oversight from MS here.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Yes, we need to be able to see all participants and access the same interactive/chat functions that participants use to avoid endless stopping and starting of screen sharing during presentations / workshops. Thank you.

  • Gail DuBock commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    I train adults, I agree with all previous comments on here. It is very disorientating not being able to see more than 1 or 2 random participants. It makes it impossible for me to "read" the facial expressions and body language - which is an essential skill for any teacher / trainer. PLEASE sort this out urgently.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Use 2 screens/devices.
    Sometimes I use a kindle and my laptop. I also can use a PC and two monitors.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    yes ,it's a big problem that I can't notice someone is left behind if I can't see there face. It will be a big reason to force me to use zoom.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    This is why Zoom is so much better. Teams, if you want to stay competitive you need to at minimum offer what your competition does. Step up your game

  • Melissa commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    As the presenter, it would be extremely helpful to be able to see participants, who has their hand raised and be able to call others to join in the meeting, if needed. Thanks!

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Personally I use zoom for all my teaching, it has what I need- the screen sharing, presentations where I can see my students and who's speaking, break out rooms, etc. I'm now in the position that I have to use Teams for business English lessons- not my decision....it's a total nightmare. Presentation and I can't see the expression on my students' faces?? I can't see who wants to ask a question, can't use the chat at the same time? I'm not the organizer and from outside the company and as a guest I can't use certain features...so if they do add break out rooms but only the organizer can use them nothing will change for me the teacher, who is the most important person in the classroom.

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