{"id":8859,"date":"2025-05-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/?p=8859"},"modified":"2025-05-21T14:35:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T21:35:57","slug":"boost-your-skills-with-flexible-learning-for-educators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2025\/05\/boost-your-skills-with-flexible-learning-for-educators\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost your skills with flexible learning for educators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n  Extended school breaks give you the perfect opportunity to recharge\u2014and explore professional growth at your own pace. Whether you\u2019re curious about new teaching strategies, looking into emerging trends like AI in education, or simply searching for inspiration, now\u2019s a great time to refresh your skills and discover new approaches to support student success. Browse this collection of free, flexible professional learning resources for educators that can fit into your schedule and help you stay ahead of the curve.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-in-education-professional-learning-resources\">AI in education professional learning resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Integrating AI in education is a journey that takes time, practice, and professional learning. With the right support you can explore new tools, build confidence, and use AI in ways that make a real difference to you and your students. These free resources are here to help you grow, and help your students thrive:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AIforEducators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI for educators learning path<\/a> \u2013 Discover how to enhance teaching and learning with Microsoft 365 Copilot, along with AI-powered tools in Microsoft Edge browser, Word, PowerPoint, Minecraft Education, and more. You have the option to complete the entire learning path or focus on individual modules based on your goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/educator-center\/topics\/ai-for-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI for education<\/a> \u2013 Learn how to use AI for educational purposes with a collection of training and professional learning resources for educators on Microsoft Learn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/corporate-responsibility\/digital-skills\/ai-skills-for-educators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI skills for educators<\/a> \u2013 Prepare yourself and your students with AI skills for the future with free, ready-to-use AI training, resources, and programs from Microsoft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/eduaitoolkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Education AI Toolkit<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Navigate AI frameworks, guidelines, and examples quickly with a toolkit tailored for education leaders and educators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AIforEducators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start the AI for educators learning path<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Integrating AI into your teaching can support student learning, streamline routine tasks, and help build digital fluency. Continue developing your knowledge, collaborating with colleagues, and lead the way in responsible AI use in your school.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"microsoft-365-copilot-chat-professional-learning-resources\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat professional learning resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22_remotehome_063_Copilot-1024x678.webp\" alt=\"An educator sits at a table in a kitchen while using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat on a laptop.\" class=\"wp-image-8854 webp-format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22_remotehome_063_Copilot-1024x678.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22_remotehome_063_Copilot-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22_remotehome_063_Copilot-768x509.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22_remotehome_063_Copilot-1536x1018.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22_remotehome_063_Copilot.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22_remotehome_063_Copilot-1024x678.webp\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Copilot Chat is the AI chat experience you can use every day. It\u2019s powered by broad knowledge from the web, built on the latest AI models, and designed to be safe and secure. Enhance teaching and learning with Copilot Chat by personalizing learning, boosting creativity, and simplifying administrative tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-right\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Right\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/m365copilot.com\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Try today<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how you can maximize the potential of AI in education with these Copilot Chat resources: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/enhance-teaching-learning-microsoft-copilot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enhance teaching and learning with Copilot Chat<\/a> \u2013 Learn how to use Copilot Chat, along with basic concepts, modes, features, and strategies to create effective prompts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adoption.microsoft.com\/copilot-resources-for-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat resources for education<\/a> \u2013 Access resources to help you, your colleagues, and your school community get started with Copilot Chat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adoption.microsoft.com\/copilot-scenario-library\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copilot Scenario Library<\/a> \u2013 Discover how to integrate AI into your daily workflow with day-in-the-life examples tailored to your role in education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/enhance-teaching-learning-microsoft-copilot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start the Copilot Chat module<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Try a few AI ideas out now and bring fresh collaboration, creativity, and engagement strategies to your classroom later.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minecraft-education-professional-learning-resources\">Minecraft Education professional learning resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MSC24-WE-hybrid-Getty-1487319369-rgb-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An educator sits on a sofa while looking at a laptop screen. 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Students can build digital skills while practicing critical thinking and collaboration in creative worlds. Check out these trainings and resources to help bring Minecraft Education to life in your classroom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/microsoft.bigmarker.com\/series\/minecraft-education-teacher-\/series_summit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minecraft Education Teacher Academy<\/a> \u2013 Learn how to incorporate Minecraft Education into your teaching practice no matter your level of experience in game-based learning. Explore free, on-demand content where you can learn alongside others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/microsoft.bigmarker.com\/minecrafteducation\/ai-foundations-teaching-ai-literacy-with-minecraft-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Foundations: Teaching AI Literacy<\/a> \u2013 Discover how to integrate Minecraft Education\u2019s AI Foundations lessons and tools into your classroom, equipping students with the skills to understand and use AI responsibly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/mcteacherslounge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Minecraft Teachers\u2019 Lounge<\/a> \u2013 Connect with more than 10,000 fellow educators in the&nbsp;Minecraft Teachers\u2019 Lounge on Facebook\u2014a vibrant, moderated space to find inspiration, share your wins, and discover creative ways to use Minecraft across subjects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/lessoncrafter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minecraft Lesson Crafter<\/a> \u2013 Try your hand at creating a custom lesson plan for Minecraft Education with this AI-powered lesson generator tool. The tool offers a straightforward way for educators to use generative AI to create practical teaching resources, build confidence with using AI, and introduce Minecraft Education in their classrooms. Get started by signing in with your school-issued Microsoft credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoft.bigmarker.com\/series\/minecraft-education-teacher-\/series_summit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Minecraft Education Teacher Academy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Minecraft Education helps you spark creativity, encourage collaboration, and build essential digital skills\u2014preparing students for success in an evolving world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-professional-learning-resources-for-educators\">Additional professional learning resources for educators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MSC24-LATAM-hybrid-Getty-1367049327-rgb-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An educator sits at a dining table while working on a laptop.\" class=\"wp-image-8855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MSC24-LATAM-hybrid-Getty-1367049327-rgb-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MSC24-LATAM-hybrid-Getty-1367049327-rgb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MSC24-LATAM-hybrid-Getty-1367049327-rgb-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MSC24-LATAM-hybrid-Getty-1367049327-rgb-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MSC24-LATAM-hybrid-Getty-1367049327-rgb.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Your passion for teaching shows in everything you do\u2014and Microsoft Education has the tools to help you go even further. Whether you want to learn more about literacy skill building, accessibility in educational environments, or cybersecurity best practices, you\u2019ll find free, ready-to-use resources to support your goals and your students.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-left\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Left\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">deepen student engagement<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/learning-tools\/learning-accelerators\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Explore Learning Accelerators<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore resources to strengthen key skills: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/build-reading-fluency-reading-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build reading fluency with Reading Coach<\/a> \u2013 Learn how to use Reading Coach, a free, standalone Learning Accelerator that uses AI to personalize reading content and practice for students. This learning module includes a new unit on the educator features in Reading Coach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/training\/modules\/accessibility-build-foundation-inclusive-learning\/?culture=en-us&amp;country=us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accessibility: Build the foundation for inclusive learning<\/a> \u2013 Discover how to create an inclusive learning environment with accessibility principles and the Microsoft tools to support it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/training\/modules\/build-cybersecurity-resilience-k-12-classrooms-microsoft-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build cybersecurity resilience in K-12 classrooms<\/a> \u2013 Understand cyberthreats, implement security best practices, and foster a culture of cybersecurity to protect students and educators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/educator-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Learn Educator Center<\/a> \u2013 Explore additional professional learning resources for educators and find programs that help meet your goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/build-reading-fluency-reading-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start the Reading Coach module<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Take this opportunity to cultivate your passions and expand your professional skills. No matter your focus, Microsoft solutions and resources are designed to help you drive innovation, foster inclusion, and prioritize security.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"microsoft-innovative-educator-expert-program\">Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Take your professional growth to the next level by joining the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert program. MIE Experts share a common vision: They inspire students with creative thinking and collaboration, using Microsoft technology across their curriculum and in their classrooms. If this describes your experience, we\u2019re looking for visionaries like you! 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