Introduction
Educators today face a new challenge: helping learners navigate the responsible use of AI tools in their academic work. Without clear guidance, learners are often uncertain about when AI assistance is acceptable and what level of support is appropriate for different assignments. Schools and educators need consistent, flexible ways to communicate these expectations.
Microsoft Copilot in Assignments addresses this challenge with two connected capabilities. First, Student AI Guidelines lets educators set and communicate clear AI use levels for each assignment. Second, rubrics help educators set clear expectations for student learning. With Microsoft Copilot, educators use AI to create targeted rubrics and, after evaluating student work, transform their grading notes into clear, learner-friendly feedback summaries—extending educator judgment rather than replacing it.
Together, these tools create a streamlined workflow:
- Set expectations at the start of an assignment.
- Grade with a rubric.
- Then use Copilot to help communicate feedback clearly.
The educator remains in control at every step and routine tasks become faster and more consistent.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:
- Explain the importance of educator-guided AI policies in educational settings.
- Describe how Microsoft Copilot supports educators as an assistive tool in the assignment workflow.
- Set AI use guidelines for assignments with Student AI Guidelines in Microsoft Teams.
- Create and apply rubrics to assignments for consistent grading.
- Use Copilot to summarize rubric-based feedback for learners.
- Apply best practices for responsible AI use, including equity, accessibility, and privacy considerations.