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 By Doug WardTeaching tools in CopilotMicrosoft has recently added Copilot tools specifically for teachers.You will find the tools under the “Teach” link on the lower left toolbar in Copilot, Microsoft’s generative AI chatbot. (Make sure you log in with your KU credentials.) Here’s an overview of the new tools. Lesson plan creatorYou start by selecting a subject, a grade level (it has a setting for higher…

 By Doug WardThe KU version of Copilot now allows the creation of agents, which means you can customize Copilot and give it instructions on what you want it to do, how you want it to respond, and what format its output should follow. An agent still uses Copilot’s foundational training, but the instructions can reduce the need for long, complex prompts and speed up tasks you perform regularly. You can also direct the agent to websites you would like it to draw on, and create starter prompts for users.Copilot has also gained another…