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Element, alternative Linux à Microsoft Teams for Education
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Element can replace Microsoft Teams for Education for schools that only need secure chat, persistent rooms and basic video conferencing. It works well on Linux and offers end‑to‑end encryption, unlimited room history and cross‑platform accounts. However, it lacks built‑in classroom tools such as attendance tracking, assignment distribution, gradebooks and native LMS integration, so it is best suited for teachers and students who can supplement those functions with separate learning‑management software.
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0-only OR GPL-3.0-only
- Prix
- Gratuit
- Dernière version
- 1.12.32 (16 octobre 2026)
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Ce qui fonctionne pareil
- Real‑time text chat with persistent rooms
- One‑to‑one and group video calls with screen sharing
- File sharing within chats and rooms
- Cross‑platform accounts (Linux, Windows, macOS, mobile)
- Support for notifications and keyword alerts
Ce qui change
- No built‑in attendance, assignment or grading features
- No direct integration with common LMSs (Moodle, Canvas, etc.)
- Lacks dedicated classroom management tools such as breakout rooms for lessons
- No native support for Microsoft Office document collaboration (real‑time co‑editing)
- Requires separate setup for bots and integrations, unlike Teams' built‑in apps
Ouvrir vos fichiers Microsoft Teams for Education
Element can receive and store any file type that users upload, but it does not understand Microsoft Teams‑specific file formats (e.g., .teams files) or automatically convert them. Exporting a Teams meeting transcript or assignment package would need to be done manually, and there is no built‑in tool to open those files directly in Element.
Passer de Microsoft Teams for Education à Element, étape par étape
- Create a Matrix account for each user (or use an existing homeserver).
- Install Element via Flatpak or your distribution's package manager.
- Set up rooms that correspond to classes or project groups.
- Invite students and staff to the appropriate rooms.
- Configure bots or integrations for file storage (e.g., Nextcloud) if needed.
- Train users on using Element’s chat, video calls and screen‑share features.
Fonctionnalités clés de Element
- Messagerie et appels chiffrés de bout en bout
- Salles persistantes avec historique illimité
- Notifications personnalisables et alertes par mot-clé
- Intégrations de bots via la boutique Element
- Fédération Matrix pour la communication inter-serveurs
- Partage d'écran et visioconférence WebRTC
- Les clients bureau et mobile partagent le même compte
- Prise en charge de Wayland via Flatpak
Installer Element sous Linux
flatpak install flathub im.riot.RiotQuestions fréquentes
Can Element be used on Windows or macOS as well?
Yes, Element provides native clients for Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile platforms, so mixed‑OS classrooms can use the same service.
Is end‑to‑end encryption mandatory for all chats?
Encryption is optional; private rooms are encrypted by default, while public rooms can be left unencrypted if required.
How does Element handle large file uploads?
Files are uploaded to the Matrix server; size limits depend on the server configuration, so you may need to adjust the homeserver settings for very large files.
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