Learn how Copilot Chat, Learning Accelerators, Teams for Education, and practical teacher planning examples can support instruction, organization, collaboration, and classroom productivity.
In Copilot for Education Series, Monica Onyedika introduces educators to practical ways Microsoft Copilot can support teaching, planning, communication, and classroom productivity. This course focuses on how Copilot fits into education workflows, starting with Copilot Chat and expanding into tools designed to help teachers and students save time, personalize learning, and work more efficiently. The goal is to help educators understand what Copilot can do and how to use it thoughtfully in an academic setting.
You’ll explore Copilot Chat, Learning Accelerators, Teams for Education, and real examples of how Copilot can support a teacher’s planning period. Monica shows how these tools can help with lesson preparation, student support, organization, and collaboration while still keeping educator judgment at the center. By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how Copilot can be used in education to reduce busywork, strengthen planning, and create more effective learning experiences.
Course Outline ( Free Preview)
Module 01 - Introduction
Monica introduces the Copilot for Education series and explains how AI can support educators in practical, classroom-focused ways. You’ll get an overview of the tools covered in the course and how they connect to teaching, planning, communication, and student support. This module sets the stage for using Copilot thoughtfully in an education environment.
Module 02 - Copilot Chat69 min.
Learn how Copilot Chat can help educators brainstorm, draft, summarize, and organize information more efficiently. Monica explains how teachers can use chat-based AI support for everyday planning and communication tasks while still reviewing and refining outputs. This module helps educators see Copilot Chat as a flexible assistant for reducing repetitive work.
Module 03 - Learning Accelerators55 min.
Explore how Learning Accelerators can support student growth and classroom instruction. Monica introduces how these tools can help educators provide more targeted learning experiences and support skill development. You’ll learn where Learning Accelerators fit in the broader Microsoft Education ecosystem and how they can complement teacher-led instruction.
Module 04 - Teams For Education84 min.
Learn how Teams for Education supports classroom communication, collaboration, and organization. Monica explains how educators can use Teams as a central hub for class activity, resources, conversations, and assignments. This module helps connect Copilot and Microsoft Education tools to the daily workflows teachers already manage.
Module 05 - Copilot in Practice: A Teacher's Planning Period63 min.
See how Copilot can support a realistic teacher planning period from start to finish. Monica walks through practical examples such as preparing lesson ideas, organizing materials, drafting communications, and planning next steps. This module brings the course together by showing how Copilot can save time while keeping the educator in control of quality, accuracy, and classroom fit.
Monica Onyedika has been dedicated to instruction and coaching for over a decade. After earning her bachelor's degree from Ohio University and then her master’s degree from University of Louisville, Monica began her professional life in public education, teaching and coaching high school students. It was during those years that she sharpened both her instructional and leadership skills. At Pragmatic Works, she continues to use those skills to facilitate classes that provide people with enjoyable and educational experiences.
In her free time, Monica enjoys going to the beach, making candles, playing with her dog, traveling, and cheering on every sports team from her home state of Ohio.
