AI tools for teachers in Microsoft Edge

Teachers have a lot on their plate, from writing lesson plans to grading. If you’re short on time but also seeking new ideas and materials to engage and inspire students, AI can be a very helpful tool. Copilot in Microsoft Edge can assist you with generating ideas, creating materials, proofreading, and more!

Copilot in Microsoft Edge

Imagine being able to generate engaging lesson plans in seconds, freeing up valuable time to focus on individual student needs. You can do that with Copilot in Edge, which offers conversational search, text creation, image generation, and much more.

When you select the Copilot icon in the upper-right corner of your browser, a chat window will open.

Search, write, and make art

Use Copilot to conduct research, generate ideas, write drafts, make images, proofread materials, and more. Whether you’re looking up detailed facts for a world history lesson or checking your notes on a science class lesson, Copilot can help.

Simply ask Copilot a question or prompt it to create what you need. Here are a few examples to get started:

• Create a lesson plan for fifth graders that explains the significance of the 1963 March on Washington.
• Illustrate the differences between potential and kinetic energy with real-world examples.
• Make a table that lists five art activities to practice simple addition. Include rows for materials needed and appropriate skill level.
• Make a quiz testing basic algebra. Include multiple choice and true or false questions. Provide an answer key at the end.
• Proofread the following text for errors: [text].

Generate and revise writing

You can also use Copilot to create a wide range of classroom materials. Quickly generate or ask for a rewrite of syllabi, homework assignments, group projects, exam questions, and more! You can craft materials tailored to your students' unique learning styles in seconds.

Create AI images in Copilot

Copilot can also help you create AI-powered images that add color, design, and graphics to your classroom and materials! Just tell Copilot what you’re looking for, and it can generate art in countless styles—impressionist to realist and everything in between—illustrate topics, create coloring sheets, and more.

Try prompts like these to generate AI images for your classes:

• Create a poster that features an American flag and reads: “U.S. History.”
• Make a storyboard of students studying and passing a test.
• Make a photorealistic image of a fern leaf next to a Ficus leaf on a white background. Leave space for students to fill in the names of the primary parts of each leaf.

Collaborative classroom management with other tools in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge also offers a range of collaborative features that facilitate classroom management, such as OneDrive for sharing files with other educators across the cloud. With a OneDrive account, you can also seamlessly share materials with students in group projects right from your browser. Test results and graded assignments can also be distributed individually or to groups. This can streamline administrative tasks and enhance the overall learning experience.

When time is precious and innovation is key, AI teacher tools in Microsoft Edge can revolutionize the way you plan lessons, create materials, and manage your classroom. Try Copilot in Edge today to learn even more ways these AI tools can support and enhance your teaching life.