Copilot (Microsoft) for Teachers

Prompt: please provide a 100 word description of Microsoft copilot and what it can do for educators 

**Microsoft Copilot** is an AI tool designed to assist educators in the classroom. It uses generative AI to save time, enhance student learning, and differentiate instruction. With Copilot, educators can easily create personalized lesson plans, quizzes, rubrics, and other class resources for learners at any level¹. It streamlines tasks, generates content, and provides tailored feedback. Whether brainstorming new ideas, planning lessons, or answering questions, Copilot is a valuable assistant for educators¹². To get started, educators can follow simple steps to leverage this powerful tool in their teaching practice¹.

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 7/12/2024

(1) Meet your AI assistant for education: Microsoft Copilot. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/blog/2024/01/meet-your-ai-assistant-for-education-microsoft-copilot/.

(2) Using Microsoft Copilot in Education | Center for Innovative Teaching .... https://www.niu.edu/citl/resources/toolkits/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-copilot.shtml.

(3) Microsoft Copilot resources for education – Microsoft Adoption. https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot-resources-for-education/.

• Microsoft Copilot resources

• for education

• Microsoft AI Education Toolkit

• Using Microsoft Copilot in Education

• GenAI Chatbot Prompt Library for Educations (AI for Education)

Copilot doesn't offer their own certification course but below are a few free (right now) options for learning more about Copilot and especially prompt engineering

Introduction to Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Learn)

Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Specialization (Coursera - free)

Microsoft Copilot Full Course: Beginners Tutorial (YouTube)

Molloy has a subscription to LinkedIn Learning (for faculty) as there are many AI related offerings available for you.

Pricing

(link provided as pricing models change frequently)