Back to School AI Workshop "AI in Action - Smarter Use of Gen AI in Your Everyday Work as Educators" (Sep 2025)

 🧩 Session Title

🕒 Duration

🎯 Key Takeaways

1

🚀 The New Era of Gen AI in Education

10 mins

• Explore the latest trends in AI and how they’re reshaping teaching, learning, and campus operations
• Understand the role of intelligent agents and models in driving innovation across academic institutions
• Discover how AI is being used to personalise learning, automate services, and support research

2

💬 AI Chat Experiences in Microsoft 365

20 mins

• Overview of AI-powered chat tools available in Microsoft 365
• 🎥Demo: Faculty productivity scenarios using built-in agents
• New Capabilities: Agents designed for Researchers, Analysts, Facilitators, Interpreters, and more

3

🛠 Build Your Own AI Agent – No Coding Required

20 mins

• Learn how to easily create and customise AI agents using low-code tools
• 🎥Demo: Build your own agent in 5 minutes
• Use Cases: IT helpdesk, library concierge, student services, etc
• New Capabilities: Multi-agent orchestration, expanded knowledge sources, prebuilt actions

4

🧪 Gen AI Technology for Innovation 

20 mins

• Discover how Microsoft’s AI platform supports custom model integration and extensibility
• 🎥Demo: Deploy a custom model and connect it with your agent
• Use Cases: Research assistants, curriculum planning, data analysis
• New Capabilities: Deep research agents, local deployment options, enhanced agent services

5

❓ Q&A

20 mins