Introducing the Track it Forward Integration with Microsoft Teams for Education | Track It Forward

Introducing the Track it Forward Integration with Microsoft Teams for Education

Written by Jordan Galerkin

Track it Forward and Microsoft Logos. Track it Forward offers a Microsoft Teams integration for schools looking to efficiently and securely track service hours for students.

Thoughtful service tracking software for schools using Microsoft Teams for Education

Track it Forward now integrates with Microsoft Teams for Education, enabling schools to track student volunteer hours using existing Microsoft school credentials. This highly anticipated feature helps K-12 schools manage service hour requirements more efficiently and securely while keeping students engaged.

This integration is ideal for schools managing community service requirements for graduation, student organizations, or academic programs. If your school or district is focused on improving graduation rates and promoting service learning, then this integration is for you!

Benefits of the Microsoft Teams and Track it Forward Integration 

✔ Sync Student Rosters from Microsoft Teams

Sync student information like names, emails, and graduation dates from Microsoft Teams to Track it Forward

✔ Enable Single Sign-On (SSO) for Students and Staff

Set up SSO so students and administrators can use their existing Microsoft Teams school credentials to securely log into Track it Forward

✔ Track Requirements and Report on Progress

Track it Forward is the leading platform for tracking student service hour requirements and building custom reports with data securely rostered from Microsoft Teams

Why Schools Should Track Volunteer Hours with Track it Forward

Microsoft Teams for Education is used by thousands of schools as a secure hub for class collaboration, assignments, and communication. With Track it Forward now integrated:

  • Eliminate manual data entry: No more combining spreadsheets, Microsoft Forms, and paper hours logs.
  • Higher student engagement: Students can easily log hours and view progress online or via mobile app.
  • Better accountability: Administrators, teachers, and coordinators gain visibility into who is meeting hours requirements and who might be falling behind.
  • Secure communication: Send reminders to students' Microsoft Teams email accounts or via text message about logging hours or attending upcoming  events.

How Schools with Microsoft Teams can use Track it Forward

Schools with Microsoft Teams for Education can use Track it Forward to streamline their student service hours programs. If your school has community service hours requirements for graduation, honors awards, or service clubs, then this integration is for you!

Benefits for Student Life / Community Service Directors:

  • Secure rostering and year-over-year data rollover
  • Custom reports on student milestones and activity
  • Advanced verifications to confirm service hours
  • Mass communication reminders via email or text message

Benefits for Students:

  • Easy login with existing Microsoft Teams credentials using SSO
  • Mobile app to log service hours and upload verifications
  • Dashboard with progress bar to track pending and approved hours
  • Downloadable service resume for use in applications
  • Community service directory to find approved volunteer opportunities

Best use cases for schools include tracking required community service hours for graduation, managing student service clubs like National Honor Society, Key Club, and Beta Club, tracking requirements for theology classes, confirmation, and more.

"It really fits our needs. It’s a great value. The students are enjoying the autonomy. I can’t say more wonderful things about Track it Forward." —Shirley, Piedmont High School

How to Set Up Track it Forward with Microsoft Teams for Education

  1. Contact our team to see which Track it Forward plan is the best fit for your school
  2. Work with your IT department to enable the integration and permissions
  3. Set up your Track it Forward settings with student profile fields and activity categories

Ready to get started?

Photo of two students participating a park clean up community service event. Students can log verified service hours on their phone at any time!

Schools need efficient, scalable tools to track student service hours for graduation and recognition programs. By integrating Microsoft Teams with Track it Forward, schools can:

  • Eliminate manual tracking and improve security
  • Create a culture of service learning by making it easy and fun for students
  • Increase service hours accuracy with verifiable hours and custom reports

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does Microsoft Teams have a built-in way to track student volunteer hours?

No. Microsoft Teams for Education does not include a dedicated volunteer hour tracking tool. That’s why the Track it Forward integration was created - to allow schools to implement a secure, streamlined tracking solution.

Can students log hours from their phones?

Yes! Track it Forward offers a mobile app for both iOS and Android where students can log hours, submit verifications, and check their progress toward milestones (requirements).

What kinds of verifications are supported?

Schools can enable supervisor e-signatures, GPS check-ins, photo uploads, or email confirmations to ensure accurate and validated hour tracking.

How do I get started with this integration? 

Contact us for a software demo to see how Track it Forward can work for you! Our customer success team will work with you every step of the onboarding process to help set up the Microsoft Teams integration for your school or district.

Final Answer: The Microsoft Teams integration with Track it Forward is a streamlined, secure solution for tracking verified student service hours.