8 Features of the best laptops for teachers

When it comes to laptops for teachers, Surface Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft stand out among the best. As Copilot+ PCs, Surface Laptops and Surface Pro 2-in-1s are among the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever, and include brilliant new AI features to help you save time, make plans, and be more creative. They’re also the most secure Windows PC yet.

Learn about the best Surface Laptop and Surface Pro features that benefit you as an educator.

1. Create interactive lessons

Deliver interactive lessons to your students using the numerous tools compatible with Surface, including PowerPoint, OneNote, and Whiteboard. Easily navigate your Surface device using its touchscreen display. Keep students engaged in class with group activities like games and presentations with questions and answers—all powered by Surface.

2. Grading and sharing feedback are easier than ever

There are many ways to use your Surface Laptop or Surface Pro to grade assignments and deliver feedback to your students. Use Surface Slim Pen¹ with your Surface Pro to directly comment and mark-up papers and correct assignments or attach a Surface keyboard¹ and quickly type up your comments. Make feedback even more personalized by recording a video using the built-in, AI-enhanced camera to explain a difficult concept or walk through your student’s work with a visual aid.

3. Teach remote classes and deliver digital assignments

Remote learning is part of everyday education. Whether you’re teaching live virtual classes, tutoring upcoming exams, or facilitating group projects, the right technology can make all the difference.

When teaching remotely, it’s important to be seen and heard in the most positive way. Whether you're teaching a remote class or answering questions during office hours, Surface helps you come through clearly and confidently. Surface Copilot+ PCs offer:

• Full HD studio cameras: Deliver sharp 1080p video with AI-powered automatic framing and lighting adjustments via Windows Studio Effects.
• Dual studio mics with voice focus²: An AI feature that enhances vocal pickup and reduces ambient noise.
• AI-driven noise reduction: Helps filter background sounds during calls or recordings.
• Microsoft 365 integration: Access Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Teams with a Microsoft 365 subscription (sold separately)². Safely save your class files to OneDrive and share the links with your students. Surface can help you do it all.

4. Secure to the core

The best laptops for educators have the best security. Protecting your personal data and ensuring student and classroom records are safe is a top priority. Surface Copilot+ PCs are built with Microsoft’s most advanced security technologies:

• Microsoft Pluton security processor: Protects credentials and encryption keys from the moment the device powers on by integrating directly into the CPU.
• Windows 11 security: Provides built‑in protections such as firewalls, encryption, secure Wi‑Fi (WPA3), and support for Wi‑Fi 6/7.
• Microsoft Defender: Delivers real‑time antivirus, firewall protection, and cloud‑based threat detection that’s always on.
• Windows Hello: Enables fast, secure sign‑in using facial recognition, fingerprint, or PIN, with automatic device lock when you step away.
• Smart App Control: Blocks untrusted or potentially harmful apps using AI‑powered protection.

5. Explore accessibility features

Surface lets you create accessible learning materials like audio and visual aids for students that need them. Use Microsoft Word to create documents with headings, bullet points, and alt-text for images that make it easier for students using assistive technologies like screen readers to access the content. Surface allows you to use voice typing instead of typing on a keyboard to dictate your text as well. You can also caption or transcribe videos and audio, as well as create presentations and assignments with high contrast colors and legible fonts.

6. Create digital portfolios for students and their parents

Using programs like PowerPoint, teachers can compile a digital portfolio of student work. Creating a digital portfolio with your students is a fun way to showcase their progress and share the work that they’ve created throughout the school year.

Microsoft Copilot, your AI assistant, is always ready to help. Generate a presentation outline instantly using Copilot in PowerPoint. And when you’re tired of typing and need a hands-free option, look no further than Copilot Voice⁴. Voice is a useful feature of Microsoft Copilot that allows you to interact with the AI assistant using natural language voice commands.

7. Take notes like a pro

Keep track of important information using apps like OneNote on your Surface Laptop or Surface Pro. Whether you want to write notes using the touchscreen and a Surface Slim Pen or type notes using a Surface keyboard, using apps like OneNote on your laptop can help you stay organized.¹ Easily share your digital notes with students, parents, or other teachers via email or Teams.

8. Take part in professional development

Being an educator isn’t just about what happens in the classroom; it’s also about staying up to date on research and developments in the field. Educators can use the premium audio, AI-enhanced cameras, vivid PixelSense™ displays, and modern AI‑powered performance and tools on Surface Laptops and Surface Pro 2-in-1s for their own professional development — from tuning into webinars and online conferences to completing online courses and trainings all around the world.

Surface Copilot+ PCs: A smart choice for teachers

From sparking creativity in the classroom to supporting ongoing professional development, Surface Copilot+ PCs are built to help educators do more. With versatile Surface Laptops, Surface Pro 2-in-1s, and powerful accessories, teaching has never been more flexible. Compare Surface models today and discover why teachers choose Surface.