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Copilot Basics Workshop Series

Written by

Emily Armour (she/her)

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Feeling unsure about using AI tools like Microsoft Copilot? You’re not alone, and these workshops are designed just for you! This series of beginner-friendly 30-minute sessions will introduce faculty and staff to Microsoft Copilot Chat, the College’s supported generative AI tool, and will help participants build confidence step-by-step. No prior experience needed!

Copilot rainbow logo with a screenshot of a chat window

Registration is appreciated but not required. We hope you can join us.

  • Virtual sessions will be hosted in a Microsoft Teams meeting. Registrants will receive a calendar event with the meeting link.

If you have questions or your department would like to discuss how you might incorporate Copilot, reach out to an Ed Tech staff member or email educationaltechnology@wooster.edu.

Topics

  • Session 1: Introduction to Microsoft Copilot Chat 
  • Session 2: Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Microsoft Copilot 
  • Session 3: Creating Images with Copilot Chat
  • Session 4: Using and Creating Agents with Microsoft Copilot
  • Session 5: for Educators: AI for Teaching: Exploring Copilot’s Microsoft Teach Module and What It Can Do

Session 1: Getting Started with Copilot Chat

Learn the essentials of Copilot Chat – how to ask questions, use memory, integrate file content, and organize ideas with Pages.

If you are not able to attend, we suggest watching the first 7+ minutes of this YouTube video How to Use the NEW Microsoft Copilot Chat – Tips & Tricks to Save You Time made by a Group Product Manager on the Microsoft Education engineering team.

  • Tuesday, November 18 from 11-11:30a.m. (in-person)
  • Wednesday, November 19 from noon-12:30p.m. (Teams meeting)
  • Thursday, January 8 from noon-12:30p.m. (Teams meeting)

Session 2: Introduction to Prompt Engineering

Discover how to craft clear, effective prompts using the Goal, Context, Source, and Expectations framework, as well as a number of other prompting frameworks, for better results.

If you are not able to attend, we would encourage you to explore the Microsoft Copilot Prompt Engineering Resources near the end of the handout.

  • Wednesday, December 3 from noon-12:30p.m. (in-person)
  • Friday, December 5 from noon-12:30p.m. (Teams meeting)
  • Wednesday, January 21 from noon-12:30p.m. (Teams meeting)

Session 3: Creating Images with Copilot Chat

Turn ideas into visuals! Learn how to generate images with simple prompts and creative styles. See the handout: Creating Images with Copilot Chat

  • Tuesday, December 9 from 11-11:30a.m. (in-person)
  • Wednesday, December 10 from 11-11:30a.m. (Teams meeting)
  • Wednesday, January 28 from noon-12:30p.m. (Teams meeting)

Session 4: Using and Creating Agents with Microsoft Copilot

Learn how to design, build, and deploy custom Copilot agents to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and support student learning experiences.

  • Wednesday, February 4 from noon-12:30p.m. (Teams meeting)

Exploring Copilot’s Microsoft Teach Module

This session is crafted for educators.

How can faculty use AI to assist in creating teaching materials? Join us to learn how the Microsoft Teach Module in Copilot to assist you in creating lesson plans, rubrics, quizzes, and student practice activities. Bring your lesson materials, and we’ll explore together!

See the Copilot Teach_handout.docx

  • Wednesday, February 25 from noon-12:30p.m. (Teams meeting) | Register
  • In-person sessions will be held in Kauke 243. This classroom is a Mac desktop computer lab. You are welcome to bring a laptop or login to a lab computer with your College credentials.

Using Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365 Apps

  •  Monday, March 9 from noon-12:30 p.m. (Teams meeting) | Register

Copilot Chat is available side-by-side in select Microsoft 365 apps including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Whether you’re drafting a document, analyzing data, building a presentation, or managing your inbox, Copilot Chat is available in the apps you use daily.