Designing Instructional Materials with Copilot in 365

Educators today face the constant challenge of balancing lesson preparation, student assessment, and administrative tasks. This course introduces you to the power of Copilot in 365, showing you how to streamline your workflow and reclaim valuable time. By reading through this guide, you will transition from manual preparation to AI-assisted instructional design. You will understand how to construct effective prompts to generate rich educational content while maintaining pedagogical quality and academic integrity. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational principles of generative AI in educational settings; Draft comprehensive lesson plans and curriculum outlines using Copilot in 365; Create diverse assessment questions, rubrics, and feedback templates; Apply prompt engineering techniques specifically tailored for instructional design; Organize and manage digital classroom artifacts and resources efficiently; Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, bias, and educational alignment. The course begins with essential terminology and the basics of AI assistance in education before moving into step-by-step written tutorials for creating learning materials and managing classroom workflows. This text-only course is designed for teachers, instructional designers, and educational administrators of all levels who are new to AI tools, requiring no prior technical background. Start reading today to transform your instructional preparation and elevate your classroom experience.