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Copilot Basics Workshop Series

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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.

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

Questions? Reach out to an Ed Tech staff member.

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. See the Agenda: Intro Copilot Chat Handout

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) | Register

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. See the handout: Introduction to Prompt Engineering

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) | Register

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) | Register

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) | Register