{"id":7505,"date":"2025-01-16T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/?p=7505"},"modified":"2025-01-21T09:01:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T17:01:56","slug":"delivering-greater-impact-with-copilot-and-the-power-of-agents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2025\/01\/delivering-greater-impact-with-copilot-and-the-power-of-agents\/","title":{"rendered":"Delivering greater impact with Copilot and the power of agents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>AI has already impacted numerous industries, so it\u2019s no surprise that the adoption of AI is rapidly changing the education industry as well. Today, institutions are adopting AI-powered tools to support instruction as well as institutional operations. Yet to truly transform education, institutions will need to bridge the gap between existing infrastructure and new AI technologies. At Microsoft, we\u2019re excited to help institutions achieve greater impact with <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CopilotandAgentsExplained\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Copilot and agents<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/source\/features\/ai\/ai-agents-what-they-are-and-how-theyll-change-the-way-we-work\/?msockid=0b712fb205216d82023e3c1204fa6cd8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agents<\/a> take the power of generative AI a step further, bringing new opportunities for customization and the ability to work alongside or for you. In education, agents can be tailored to have a particular expertise whether it\u2019s instructional design or individual student preferences and can leverage institutional data to offer relevant insights for educators and administrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Microsoft, we\u2019re committed to empowering every student and educator to achieve more. We believe this new technology can empower institutions to achieve greater impact. Our commitment to Trustworthy AI provides educational institutions with a foundation to safely and confidently adopt new AI solutions knowing they are backed by Microsoft\u2019s enhanced security and compliance technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year at Bett UK, January 22-24, 2025, we\u2019re thrilled to announce <a href=\"https:\/\/m365copilot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat<\/a>, new AI solutions for Copilot+ PC, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-chat\">Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our ambition is to empower everyone with a Copilot and transform every educational experience with agents. Education institutions from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0TZmCOe4lks&amp;list=PLiluTszfwwMIfO-AFOEsmJI22A3RgWd5O&amp;index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Auburn University<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5O8_fpCya40&amp;list=PLiluTszfwwMIfO-AFOEsmJI22A3RgWd5O&amp;index=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Northern Ireland Education Authority<\/a> are already saving time and improving learning outcomes with Microsoft 365 Copilot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Today, we\u2019re introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, a new offering that adds pay-as-you-go agents to our existing free chat experience for Microsoft 365 education customers<\/strong>. Copilot Chat includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free, secure AI chat<\/strong> powered by GPT-4o.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agents<\/strong> accessible right in the chat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IT controls<\/strong>, including enterprise data protection and agent management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/m365copilot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the chat experience you can use every day\u2014powered by broad knowledge from the web, built on the latest AI models, and it\u2019s designed to be safe and secure. Copilot Chat offers foundational capabilities of the Copilot Control System, including enterprise data protection and agent management. Moving forward, institutions will have a mix of Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot\u2014our best-in-class offering. Try Copilot Chat today at <a href=\"https:\/\/m365copilot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">m365copilot.com<\/a> and learn more in <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Copilot_Chat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the announcement blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;67b8eec2708ba&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copilot-Licensing-Microsoft-Blog-Image-900px.jpg\" alt=\"A table showing flexible purchase and deployment options for Chat, Agents (employee-facing only), Personal Assistants, and Copilot Control Systems.\" class=\"wp-image-7570\" style=\"width:736px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copilot-Licensing-Microsoft-Blog-Image-900px.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copilot-Licensing-Microsoft-Blog-Image-900px-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Copilot-Licensing-Microsoft-Blog-Image-900px-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: A table showing flexible purchase and deployment options for Chat, Agents (employee-facing only), Personal Assistants, and Copilot Control Systems.\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click to enlarge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We expect institutions will have entire constellations of agents\u2014helping to enhance existing processes and create new ones. Florida State University faculty and students began with use cases ranging from providing course information and homework to help making data science more approachable and increasing analysis efficiency for researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our goal at FSU is to empower faculty to develop their own custom AI solutions, and to give our faculty ownership over AI technology, and the way they use it in the classroom, so that they can define our path forward. Copilot Chat will make that opportunity real by enabling us to scale our pilot across campus in a way that&#8217;s intuitive and meaningful for everyone.<\/p>\n<cite>Paul F. Marty, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, Florida State University<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bringing-agent-innovation-to-education\">Bringing agent innovation to education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-copilot\/blog\/copilot-studio\/explore-agents-pre-built-for-you-in-microsoft-copilot-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wide range of pre-built agents<\/a> from Microsoft, teaching and learning agents will be available in the coming months. Eligible students are proactively prompted with questions to engage in the learning process and provide tailored coaching on specific subjects or assignments. Educators receive instructional design support with responses grounded in pedagogical expertise and educational standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Teaching agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/1_NO4_tyxLk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our partners, Clever, the global identity platform for education, understands the importance of connected data to maximize educational value and insights. Clever&#8217;s agent, currently in private preview, helps educators generate customized lesson plans by incorporating applications their districts already use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Clever&#039;s agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/h99vyvGSzZc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll also be publishing open-source agents that will enable educators and students to interact with their course information and resources in learning management systems such as Canvas and Moodle.<sup>1<\/sup> Learn more about today\u2019s announcements in our <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MicrosoftEDUJanuary2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tech Community blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we bring the latest innovation to education, we\u2019ll continue developing and sharing our insights on the impact. The latest studies from Microsoft Research reinforce the opportunity for AI to enhance and deepen the learning process for students, but only with the critical support of educators and traditional learning activities. Read more in our \u201csnapshot in time\u201d of <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/NewCalculatorOverview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how students and educators see AI<\/a> in higher education, and preliminary research findings from one of the first <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AIandReadingStudyOverview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">large-scale quantitative investigations<\/a> into how reading comprehension and retention are affected with Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"spark-learning-with-copilot-pc\">Spark learning with Copilot+ PC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/copilot-plus-pcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copilot+ PCs<\/a> are the fastest, most intelligent and secure Windows PCs ever, featuring enhanced security, optimized performance, and AI-integrated experiences. <strong>Today, we\u2019re announcing our first education-focused Copilot+ PC app, code name Project Spark, designed to leverage on-device intelligence to deliver real educational value.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this new Copilot+ PC app, educators can quickly create, share, and track personalized and interactive learning activities right from their Copilot+ PC, instantly boosting student engagement. Students can engage with these activities on any Windows 11 PC to receive immediate feedback and personalized coaching. Educators can also generate interactive lessons on a wide range of topics using their existing teaching materials or leverage peer-reviewed textbooks from OpenStax. And they can explore ready-to-learn content from leading partners such as NASA, Figma, and Minecraft Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Discover AI-powered learning experiences on Copilot+ PCs with Project Spark\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/v8en2eVmWLU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/copilot-plus-pcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about Copilot+ PCs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Preview the Copilot+ PC app for Windows later this year. Take a deeper dive by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MicrosoftEDUJanuary2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tech Community blog<\/a> and discover how to move forward with new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/products\/windows\">Windows 11 PCs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"increasing-access-to-khanmigo-for-teachers\">Increasing access to Khanmigo for Teachers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since our <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/KhanAcademy\">partnership announcement<\/a>, Khanmigo for Teachers has been used by over 400,000 educators across more than 50 countries. We look forward to continuing to expand access with our next launch in Spanish speaking countries next month. Khanmigo for Teachers offers over 20 free, AI-powered tools to help streamline class prep with no prompting required. Learn more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/KhanmigoQuickGuide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Khanmigo for Teachers Quick Guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/embark-ai-journey-free-ai-tools-microsoft-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free AI tools training module<\/a> or get certified through the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.khanacademy.org\/be-a-step-ahead-with-khan-academys-ai-certification-course-for-teachers\/?utm_source=msft&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=writing_coach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Khanmigo for Educators course<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the coming weeks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanmigo.ai\/writingcoach?utm_source=msft&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=writing_coach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Khanmigo Writing Coach<\/a> will also be freely available in eligible countries. Designed by educators, it uses AI to make essay writing a dynamic, interactive experience\u2014providing students with step-by-step guidance from outline to final draft without ever writing a word for them. And, it provides educators with actionable and detailed insights into their writing process, strengths, and areas for improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"providing-exceptional-learning-experiences\">Providing exceptional learning experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two new Learning Accelerators build on our commitment to empower institutions with innovative solutions to impact learning outcomes. <a href=\"https:\/\/coach.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reading Coach<\/a> helps learners discover the joy of reading while improving reading skills, whether practicing challenging words or co-creating stories with responsible AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Math Progress is now generally available to <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/G-ch415AzzU?si=0mH_P8XOv3kLaGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">streamline assignment creation<\/a> while providing student performance insights to help educators identify course trends at the individual or class level. As a powerful formative assessment tool, Math Progress simplifies lesson planning by providing educators with activities and quizzes designed with math concepts that students are prepared to learn. Both Learning Accelerators are available in over 80 languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/learning-tools\/learning-accelerators\">Explore Learning Accelerators<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"building-ai-literacy-with-minecraft-education\">Building AI literacy with Minecraft Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Minecraft Education is expanding its AI skills program, AI Foundations, with a new student credentialing pathway in AI offered through Prodigy Learning. Educators can also use the free AI-powered <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/lessoncrafter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesson Crafter<\/a> tool to build new Minecraft lessons and practice prompting. Explore engaging new ways to build <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MinecraftAI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI literacy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/cyber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teach cybersecurity<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/computerscience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">code with Minecraft<\/a> to prepare learners for the digital future!<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Minecraft-AI-Foundations-art-900px.webp\" alt=\"Minecraft block-style duck and agent walking through a wooded area. It says &ldquo;Minecraft Education AI Foundations&rdquo;\" class=\"wp-image-7547 webp-format\" srcset=\"\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Minecraft-AI-Foundations-art-900px.webp\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"supporting-ai-skilling-for-all-educators\">Supporting AI skilling for all educators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Educators play a critical role in developing AI literacy among students around the world, yet most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edweek.org\/technology\/were-at-a-disadvantage-and-other-teacher-sentiments-on-ai\/2024\/10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">haven&#8217;t received professional development in AI<\/a>. A majority of educators believe generative AI should be harnessed in the classroom, but less than 20% feel equipped to do so, according to a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ey.com\/en_gl\/newsroom\/2024\/12\/new-ey-survey-reveals-crucial-ai-literacy-training-needs-among-gen-z-workforce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report from EY, TeachAI, and Microsoft<\/a>. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve built <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AISkillsforEducators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Skills for Educators<\/a>, a hub to help jump-start educators&#8217; AI skilling through resources, dozens of free training courses, and programs like our Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/11\/welcome-the-2024-2025-mie-experts-and-microsoft-showcase-schools\/\">global professional learning community<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re excited to bring these new solutions to educational institutions to make a greater impact on education. 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