How do I get started?
There are a number of ways to set up a Skype for Business meeting in Glow.
- Outlook online/client
- Skype for Business Web Scheduler
The purpose of your meeting may determine which option would be most suitable. A summary of options to schedule a Skype for Business meeting is below:
| Scheduling a meeting using | Options overview | Considerations |
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Outlook online |
Basic options when setting up – can’t specify presenters or decide who can bypass the lobby
Users can join the meeting at any time and switch on cameras and microphones You can send meeting invites to users (both in and out with Glow) in the Add People section and keep track of events in your calendar.
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Suitable for smaller meetings where you want to collaborate
Easy to set up and invite users using meeting requests or links The online meeting is open for people to access prior to the event You don’t require any additional clients or downloads to set up an online meeting. |
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Skype for Business Web Scheduler |
Can specify presenters when setting up the meeting
Can lock a meeting to ensure a presenter is online before users can access the meeting You need to copy and send the meeting details as a meeting invite is not automatically generated Meetings are added to the Skype for Business Web Scheduler but not your Outlook calendar |
Default options suitable for smaller meetings where you want to collaborate
Web Scheduler also provides options to tailor permissions to limit participation prior to the meeting. You don’t require any additional clients or downloads to set up an online meeting. |
| Outlook desktop client integrated with Glow email address
For this option you need the Outlook desktop client to be installed and the required permissions to be able to sign in with your Glow email address. This may not be possible on local authority/corporate devices. |
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Outlook desktop client integrated with Glow email address |
Extensive meeting options including: specifying presenters, lobby settings and locking a meeting prior to it starting
Can limit participation by disabling instant messaging, mute all attendees or block attendees’ video prior to the meeting. |
Suitable for larger scale meetings or where you want to limit participation before users join the event e.g. a Glow TV event
You need the Outlook desktop client to be installed and the required permissions to be able to sign in with your Glow email address. This may not be possible on local authority/corporate devices. |
For step by step help on scheduling, opening and managing a meeting visit the Skype for Business Guides page.
Further help and support
Skype for Business Guidance (full version)
Glow Capability Statement – O365
Microsoft help
Quick start Skype Meetings App
Skype for Business in Scottish Education videos
Video from Greg Coburn, West Lothian – Skype How To
Video from Greg Coburn, West Lothian – Skype tools overview