Microsoft has unveiled a number of updates bringing AI-powered experiences to teaching and learning. New features include a "Teach" AI tool for Copilot, a "Study and Learn" AI agent, and more.
The most concerning issue with artificial intelligence may not be in the tools themselves, but in how quietly they're being used without oversight.
Software access is a strategic priority — not a technical afterthought. Success depends on faculty engagement, institution-wide collaboration, and a clear focus on student outcomes.
The digital learning landscape is entering a new phase defined by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, rising expectations for the student experience, and increasing pressure to demonstrate quality and accountability in online education.