Microsoft Translator allows parents and educators to communicate in-person or virtually in their preferred languages. This feature can be used as a supplement to Teams or as a go-to voice calling service.
Below are instructions on how to set up and join a translated parent-educator conference from a computer or mobile device. This feature will work the same for both parties regardless of the type of device they use!
Tip: To communicate with parents in their native language about how to use Microsoft Translator for a parent-educator conference, we have pre-written letters in 67 languages that educators can send to parents and guardians. These letters explain exactly how to install and use Microsoft Translator.
Instructions for educators
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Go to the Microsoft Translator website, and select the tab titled Start conversation.
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Sign in. Enter "Your name" and "Your language" then select Enter.
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Depending on your setup, you might be asked to test your microphone to make sure things are working.
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The session will begin. You’ll be shown a Join code that looks like ABCDE and a QR code. Share that code with the parent.
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Speak or type in your own language; the conversation will be translated into the preferred language of the other party.
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Follow these tips if you experience audio issues.
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Download the free Microsoft Translator app from your device's app store, then open the Translator app.
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Select the Conversation icon (the icon that depicts two people talking).
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Under "Start conversation," select Start.
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Enter "Your name" and "Your language," and select Enter.
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Copy the Conversation code (Join code) and select Enter. Share that code with the parent.
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The conversation session will open:
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Speak or type in your own language; the conversation will be translated into the preferred language of the other party.
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Follow these tips if having audio issues.
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Instructions for parents
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Go to the Microsoft Translator website, and select the tab titled Join conversation.
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The educator will give you a code to enter into the "Join code" field.
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Enter "Your Name" and "Your Language" then select Enter.
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The conversation session will open:
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Speak or type in your own language; the conversation will be translated into the preferred language of the other party.
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Follow these tips if you experience audio issues.
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Download the free Microsoft Translator app from your device's app store, then open the Translator app.
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Select the Conversation icon (the icon that depicts two people talking).
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Under "Join conversation," enter the 5-letter Conversation code (Join code) shared with you by the educator, and select Join.
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If you receive a QR code, use the Camera icon to scan the image.
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Enter "Your Name" and "Your Language," and select Enter.
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The conversation session will open:
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Speak or type in your own language; the conversation will be translated into the preferred language of the other party.
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Follow these tips if having audio issues.
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