{"id":5867,"date":"2024-06-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/?p=5867"},"modified":"2024-09-11T13:44:25","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T20:44:25","slug":"get-started-with-free-ai-tools-from-microsoft-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/06\/get-started-with-free-ai-tools-from-microsoft-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Get started with free AI tools from Microsoft Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
Editor’s note: This blog was updated on September 11, 2024, to include additional AI tools.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Developments in AI are happening quickly, with many exciting new products and features launching. Wondering where to get started with AI tools in education? We\u2019ve got you covered! We’ve compiled a list of free AI tools and offers to kickstart your AI journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AI offers opportunities to reshape<\/a> how we approach creativity, problem-solving, learning, and communication in a time where these skills are more important than ever. It can help educators grow and focus on what matters most and help prepare students for a future where AI will play an increasingly important role in many careers. It\u2019s also important to teach students how to use AI tools in a safe and responsible way, making sure they understand the benefits and potential impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to leveraging new products below, we recommend first building a strong foundation for understanding AI in education with our free training courses and resources. Take the courses in the AI for educators<\/a> learning path to understand essential AI concepts and applications for your classroom. Use the Classroom Toolkit: Unlock generative AI safely and responsibly<\/a> to help students gain skills like fact-checking, cultivating good digital hygiene habits, safeguarding their data privacy, and adopting strategies to manage their mental wellbeing effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a step toward a more informed and inclusive future with AI. Let curiosity be your guide and explore these free AI tools from Microsoft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn all about Microsoft Copilot, your AI assistant for education. Copilot offers AI-powered web chat<\/a>, using the latest AI models, with sources and enterprise data protection. It\u2019s available to education staff, faculty, and higher education students aged 18 and older at no additional cost. Get an overview of how to use Copilot, as well as ideas and inspiration for how you can use Copilot to save time, differentiate instruction, and enhance student learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Microsoft Copilot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n