Copilot in the Classroom: Saving Time with AI

This interactive training session is designed specifically for Primary and Secondary educators seeking to harness the power of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to save administrative/Lesson preparation time. This free tool is now available to all Government employees.

In a rapidly evolving digital education landscape, Copilot Chat empowers teachers to reclaim valuable time by automating routine tasks, such as lesson planning, email drafting, and even potentially, report writing, allowing more focus on teaching and student engagement.

Whether you’re a primary or secondary teacher, this course will demystify generative AI, demonstrate practical classroom applications, and address security and privacy concerns. Through hands-on demonstrations and collaborative breakout activities, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to use Copilot Chat as a trusted digital collaborator, not a replacement for your expertise, but a tool to enhance it.

By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped to use Copilot Chat to streamline your workflow, personalise learning materials, and collaborate more effectively with colleagues, all while maintaining the highest standards of data protection.

You’ll leave with practical skills, ready-to-use strategies, and the confidence to integrate AI into your teaching practice, saving time, enhancing creativity, and ensuring your students benefit from the latest in educational technology

This course is ideal for primary and secondary educators who want to:

• Save time on lesson planning, report writing, and parent communications
• Learn how to use AI responsibly and effectively in the classroom
• Build confidence in using new digital tools
• Understand the security and privacy commitments behind Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

To get the most from this session, you should:

• Have basic IT skills and be comfortable navigating web-based applications.
• While not essential, bringing a laptop with access to your school’s Microsoft 365 account will add to the session’s usefulness.

• Foundations of Generative AI: Understand what AI is (and isn’t), and how it can support, not replace, educators.
• Copilot Chat Essentials: Learn the difference between free Copilot Chat and the full Microsoft 365 Copilot, and master the art of crafting effective prompts.
• Quick Win Demonstrations: See how Copilot Chat can instantly generate lesson plans, draft emails, and turn bullet notes into polished report comments.
• Interactive Breakout Activities: Practise using Copilot Chat on real classroom scenarios, tailored for both primary and secondary teachers.
• Security & Privacy: Gain clarity on how your data is protected, and what Microsoft’s enterprise-grade safeguards mean for schools.
• Continuing Resources: Access further learning materials and join a community of educators exploring AI in teaching.

Free

Monday 13th October – 4:00pm – 5:30pm