Mike Tholfsen

🚀 Check out Mike’s new tutorial breaking down 9 new features in Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Create Instructional Materials with Teach in Microsoft 365 Copilot - Training Teach in Microsoft 365 Copilot App centralizes AI-powered tools to help educators plan instruction, assess learning, and manage class artifacts in Microsoft 365.

We've just launched a new Teach Module for Microsoft 365 course on the Microsoft Learn Educator Center. The AI-powered Teach Module is now globally rolled out all educators and available globally, so this training is immediately accessible in your daily work.

🔗 Link to course: aka.ms/Teach/Training

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen 9 new features in Microsoft Copilot for 2026

A tutorial video showing 9 new features in Microsoft 365 Copilot 🚀 The latest updates include:

🚀 GPT 5.2 support
🧠 Thinking Mode selector
🔎 Search improvements
🔄️ Version history for Copilot Pages
➕ Lots more

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/-V0Qv1xpnyg?... #Microsoft365

The AI-powered "Fill in the Blanks" activity has globally rolled out to the Learning Activities app in M365. This is now available to ALL M365 educators and students globally Also available in the Teach module for educators in the M365 Copilot app.

See how it works below 👇 #edusky

Hundreds of millions of people every month!

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen Top 20 Microsoft Teams Tips & Tricks (2026)

My top 20 tips and tricks for Microsoft Teams in 2026 💡 I've updated my old 2020 "Pandemic-era" YouTube guide video with a modernized and fresh set of tips. Includes:

🆕 New features
🚀 Productivity boosters
💎 Hidden Gems

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/7LZxGPScrrg?... #MicrosoftTeams

📚✨ Check out our latest blog looking back at a year of AI powered learning tools in Microsoft Education. From accessibility and security improvements to experiences that support curiosity and skill building, this post brings together some of the biggest moments from 2025. 👇

Education: A year in review with AI-powered learning tools A look back at 2025’s biggest achievements with Microsoft Education offerings.

Microsoft Education: A year in review with AI-powered learning tools. Revisit the biggest Microsoft Education moments from 2025 in this excellent blog that pulls all of our updates together!

🔗 Link to blog: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso... #EduSky

AI in Special Education - Training This course supports educators in exploring how Microsoft AI tools can be thoughtfully used in special education environments to reduce administrative demands, strengthen accessibility, and support cl...

A new free "AI in Special Education" course on the Microsoft Learn Center. This course supports educators in exploring how Microsoft AI tools can be thoughtfully used in special education environments

🔗 Link to course: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/traini... #edusky

If you are looking to get copies of ALL the Microsoft Education session decks from the BETT conference in London they are available now. These PPT decks are sharable in your school, district, system and are great to use for your own PD sessions

Link to get the downloads: aka.ms/MicrosoftPre...

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen 7 new features in Microsoft OneNote for 2026

A tutorial video showing 7 new features in OneNote for 2026 💜 Updates include:

✂️ Crop images
💬 Copilot Chat
🔒 Sensitivity Labels
➕ Lots more

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/VLq9nkPLKkM?... #OneNote

📊 If you love Excel, this is a fun one. Mike breaks down what’s new for 2026. 👇

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen How to Schedule a Message in Microsoft Teams - Channel or Chat

A short tutorial video showing how to schedule a Channel or Chat message to be sent at a specific time ⌚

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/SC73i2SMulg?... #MicrosoftTeams

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen 8 New Features in Microsoft Excel for 2026

A tutorial video showing 8 new features in Excel for 2026. Updates include:

🧠 Agent Mode
🆘 Improved error handling
📅 Show Changes date extensions
📝 Forms integration on Mac
➕ Lots more

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/a2_zMywcqbQ?... #Excel

What’s New in Microsoft EDU, Bett Edition January 2026 | Microsoft Community Hub Welcome to our update for Microsoft Education and our special Bett 2026 edition! The Bett conference takes place in London during the week of January 21st -...

What’s New in Microsoft EDU | Bett Edition January 2026 🥳 Includes:

🗺️ Unit Plan generation
⚒️ Minecraft EDU lesson generation
🔄️ Modify Content
✨ Set expected AI use
🌐 Learning Zone General Availability
🎓 Study & Learn Agent
➕ 12 more updates!

Full blog 🔗 techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/educati...

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen 4 New Features in Microsoft Teams for Education (2026)

A tutorial video showing 4 new AI-powered features in Teams for Education ✨ Available for ALL M365 Educators. Includes:

✅ Create with Copilot in Classwork
✅ Quiz creation with Copilot
✅ K12 Standards integration w/ Rubric generation
✅ AI-Enhanced Feedback

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/nSRhWeDDr7o?... #edusky

👀 If you are looking to get more out of Microsoft 365 Copilot this year, this is a great watch!

Going to the Bett Conference in London next week? If so, stop by and check out my "What's New at Microsoft EDU" session happening twice per day (Wed/Thu/Fri) at 10am and 3:30pm. Tons of exciting updates to share 🚀

Full Microsoft schedule here: aka.ms/MicrosoftatB... #Bett2026

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen 15 Microsoft Copilot Tips & Tricks You Should Be Using (2026)

A tutorial video showing my top 15 tips and tricks for Microsoft 365 Copilot in 2026. New features, major productivity boosters and time savers. Includes tips for:

💬 Chat
📧 Outlook
📝 Word
📊 Excel
🖥️ PowerPoint
👥 Teams

YouTube 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2s1... #Copilot

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen AI-Powered Flashcards in Microsoft 365 — How to Use Them Effectively

A tutorial video showing how to use the new AI-powered Flashcards ⚡ feature in Microsoft 365. Flashcards is part of the new Learning Activities app, which is globally rolled out to all students and educators 🌍🌎🌏.

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/zMmRrteuMJ8?... #EduSky

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen How to Use Microsoft Learning Zone (AI-Powered App for Educators & Students)

A tutorial video showing the just-launched Microsoft Learning Zone, an AI-powered app designed for Copilot+ PCs that helps educators quickly create interactive lessons that engage every learner

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/XVApURh8oFc?... #EduSky

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen 25 Microsoft OneNote Tips & Tricks (2026) - How to Use OneNote Effectively

My top 25 tips and tricks for OneNote to ring in the new year 💜 I've updated my old 2020 "Pandemic era" YouTube guide video w/ a modernized & fresh set of tips. Includes:

🆕 New features
🚀 Productivity boosters
💎 Hidden Gems
🤫 Secret bonus tip at the end

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/rvkNNSXXkbg?... #OneNote

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen How to use Copilot Chat in Microsoft Teams 💬 (Tips & Tricks)

A tutorial video on how to use Copilot Chat in Microsoft Teams 💬, which is now a built-in app on the left app bar. It's the fully functional and compliant M365 Copilot Chat, now available in Teams.

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/qE8KQ0CTUgA?... #Microsoft365

Using Reading Coach in the classroom: Microsoft 365 LTI app + educator tools | Microsoft Community Hub Hi everyone! As we work to better support learners on their journey to becoming confident readers, I’m excited to share a few updates about Reading Coach –...

Reading Coach is now available in the unified Microsoft 365 LTI!

This means you can access Reading Coach alongside other Microsoft education tools – like Class Notebook, Assignments, Reflect, and more – all from a single integration in your LMS

Blog: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/educati...

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen Using Guided Practice in Microsoft Reading Coach to Improve Student Fluency (Teacher Tutorial)

A tutorial video on how to use the new Guided Practice in Microsoft Reading Coach. Teachers can create targeted reading practices and students read those passages out loud using AI-powered support.

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/mpi4uKr0-hE?... #Microsoft

YouTube video by Microsoft Education Hands-On Session: How to use the Teach Module in Copilot 🎓 Available for all M365 Educators

We've just posted the recording from our online training session of how to use the new AI-powered Teach module in Microsoft 365 Copilot. The Teach Module is available to all educators globally.

YouTube video 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAr5... #edusky

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen Top 20 Tips and Tricks for Microsoft Forms – New Features & Hidden Gems (2025)

A tutorial showing my Top 20 Tips & Tricks for Microsoft Forms, with all the latest updates!

🆕 New features
⌚ Time Savers
💎 Hidden Gems

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/PUhwt9misLg?...

#Microsoft365

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen Microsoft 365 Copilot: Create a Quiz with AI (Full Tutorial)

A tutorial video showing the new AI-powered Quiz Creation in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Quizzes are globally rolled out & available to ALL educators using Microsoft 365. Includes:

🎓 K12 Standards Alignment
🌍 Many Languages
🔄 Practice Mode
➕ More

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/5jJ6m0XPl6g?... #EduSky

YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen 12 New Features in Microsoft Teams (Late 2025)

A tutorial video 🎥 showing 12 new features in Microsoft Teams. Updates include:

🚩 Saved Messages and Saved Messages View
🧵 Threads in Channels
🌐 External Guest Improvements
📅 Useful Meetings Updates
➕ Lots more

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/UL0Nm9EHuoM?... #Microsoft

Hey Educators who use Teams Assignments - have you checked out the new Teach Module in Microsoft 365 Copilot yet? There is a nice banner in Assignments that shows you all the cool stuff you can launch the Teach Module directly from it 🚀

Demo below #EduSku