Bring opportunity to schools with AI tools
According to a recent Pew Research survey, 84% of educators "say there’s not enough time during their regular work hours to do tasks like grading, planning, paperwork, and answering work emails."1 81% of those educators reasoned that they simply have too much work to complete it during their regular work hours.
At the same time, developments in artificial intelligence (AI) offer opportunities to reshape the way schools approach creation, problem solving, learning, and communication. Critical thinking and metacognitive skills are more important than ever as AI advances.
With the ever-growing list of demands and improvements in AI, educators and administrators should explore how AI can help them save time and focus more on teaching and addressing learners' needs. Microsoft offers a variety of free AI tools that can:
- Support personalized learning
- Provide valuable insights and detailed feedback
- Help with repetitive tasks
These free AI tools help educators and administrators bring new opportunities to schools. Educators and administrators can use Microsoft's free AI tools to:
- Work efficiently and creatively with Microsoft Copilot
- Improve coding skills with GitHub Copilot
- Unlock learners' full potential with Microsoft Learning Accelerators
- Save time with Microsoft Teams for Education
- Streamline day-to-day prep and meet the needs of learners with Khanmigo for Teachers
- Build AI literacy and digital citizenship with Minecraft Education's AI Foundations
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When educators integrate these AI tools, they can create engaging lesson plans, provide detailed feedback, and develop future-ready skills in their learners. Educators can use these free AI tools to save time and refocus their attention on teaching and addressing their learners' needs.
1 Pew Research Center. "What's It Like To Be a Teacher in America Today?", PewResearch.org, 4 April 2024, Accessed 15 September 2024.