University of Minnesota faculty, staff, and students currently have access to Microsoft Copilot . It describes itself as “your everyday AI companion” that provides better answers, greater efficiency, and new ways to be creative. When prompted, Copilot suggests that higher education professionals might use it for: Code assistance and learning Research and writing Collaboration Course material creation Accessibility and inclusivity ATSS staff members completed the Enhance teaching and learning with Microsoft Copilot course to help us understand how to use the platform and to evaluate the course to determine if it would be helpful for the UMN community. This post provides an overview of the course, our exploration process, and key takeaways. Course overview This course delves into Microsoft Copilot for education by familiarizing yourself with its modes and features for designing effective prompts and analyzing results (source: AI x Education newsletter). It is one of three courses i...