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Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 apps, helping users with tasks such as drafting documents, analyzing data, and generating insights. Using Copilot while logged into your GISD account ensures you have enterprise data protection.
Copilot should be used in place of:
ChatGPT
Google Gemini
Leveraged by: GISD Staff
See tutorials from real GISD teachers using this tool everyday! Check out the i3 tutorials:
Why do we suggest Copilot in GISD?
Why do we suggest Copilot in GISD?
Our district is using Copilot in a protected environment — this means:
Data stays private
Responses are not stored or used to train the public AI model
This is not the same as using ChatGPT — our Copilot is housed inside Microsoft 365, with district-level safeguards.
Writing Strong Prompts
Writing Strong Prompts
A prompt is what you type into Copilot to get a response. The better your prompt, the better your output. Think of it like giving clear directions to a helpful assistant.
✅ Do…
Start with clear, specific prompts
Ask for variations, levels, or formatting
Review and revise all outputs before use
Tie outputs to learning outcomes and state standards
❌ Don’t…
Assume Copilot “knows” your objectives or goals
Use Copilot to replace intentional lesson planning
Share sensitive student information
Treat AI responses as one-size-fits-all or all-knowing
RISEN AI Prompt Writing Protocol
RISEN AI Prompt Writing Protocol
GISD Educators are encouraged to use and teach the RISEN AI prompt writing protocol:
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Role - Give AI a role to play
Instructions - Be specific with your instructions
Steps - Talk to AI as if it were a human, give it steps to follow
End Goal - Give AI a desired outcome
Narrowing - Provide constraints
Tell Copilot who it is acting as.
Example: “You are a 3rd grade teacher preparing to support small group instruction.”
State what you want the AI to do and why.
Example: “Help generate follow-up discussion questions to pair with our district's reading lesson on character traits, aligned with the standard {paste in TEKS}.”
Include the format or components needed.
Example: “Include 3 open-ended questions that promote student thinking and a sentence stem for student responses.”
What should the final output accomplish for the learner? Example: “Students will reflect on how a character’s actions reveal their traits using text evidence.
Provide boundaries or constraints.
Example: “Keep questions age-appropriate and aligned to our focus on inferencing. No yes/no questions.”
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