AI for educators

Beginner
K-12 Educator
Higher Education Educator
Office 365
Microsoft Edge
Word
Microsoft Copilot
Minecraft
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft MakeCode
PowerPoint

Explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. It covers a brief history of AI, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, prompt engineering, responsible use of AI, and uses in a class setting. Dive into the art of a prompt to equip learners to get the best results from Microsoft Copilot and Image Creator from Designer. Explore the many ways to enhance teaching and learning with AI-powered tools in Microsoft Edge browser, Word, PowerPoint, Minecraft, and more.

For educators and school leaders who were awarded the Microsoft Advanced Educator badge in 2023/2024, the Microsoft Advanced Educator Renewal 2025 badge is awarded upon completion of this learning path.

ISTE Standards for Educators:

  • Educator - Citizen

  • Educator - Collaborator

  • Educator - Learner

UNESCO Standards for Educators:

  • Application of Digital skills

  • Organization and Administration

  • Understanding ICT in Education

UNESCO AI Competency Framework:

  • A human-centered mindset

  • Ethics of AI

  • AI foundations and applications

  • AI pedagogy

  • AI for professional development

Prerequisites

None

Modules in this learning path

Navigate AI in education by learning essential AI concepts, techniques, tools, and practical applications. AI can support personalized learning, automate daily tasks, and provide insights for data-driven decision making.

This module is designed to introduce educators to the powerful AI tools that Microsoft offers to educators and learners for free.

Explore using Microsoft Copilot in education by learning basic concepts, modes, and features and then applying that knowledge to design effective prompts and analyze results.

This module shows educators how to help learners discover, interact, and create with AI and generative AI. It also covers the responsible use of AI and explains the art of prompt engineering to help learners to explore the possibilities of AI.