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Microsoft Education Webinar Series 2025–2026

This new webinar series is designed to upskill educators in the effective use of Microsoft 365 tools while supporting schools aspiring to achieve Microsoft Showcase School status for 2026–2027. Participants will also have the opportunity to work toward individual recognition as Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts.

This new webinar series is designed to upskill educators in the effective use of Microsoft 365 tools while supporting schools aspiring to achieve Microsoft Showcase School status for 2026–2027. Participants will also have the opportunity to work toward individual recognition as Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts.  

Each session focuses on practical, classroom-based applications of Microsoft tools, including OneNote, Minecraft Education, and Learning Accelerators. Participants who complete sessions will receive a code to redeem badges on the Microsoft Learn platform.

Webinar series overview

WebinarDateTime (China Time)Key Learning Outcomes
Reading Coach + Cybersecurity Resilience27th  November 2025

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Learn to use Reading Coach to personalise reading practice and understand cybersecurity best practices for safer learning environments.
OneNote Class Notebook28th January 2026

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Explore how to use OneNote for content delivery, collaboration, feedback and multimedia learning.
Minecraft Education16th March 2026

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Discover how to use Minecraft Education to teach creativity, problem solving and AI concepts through game-based learning.
Learning Accelerators31st March 2026

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Explore Reading Progress, Maths Progress, Search Progress, Reflect and Insights to support personalised and data-driven teaching.
New! Utilising Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to Enhance Productivity29th April 2026Register now

This session introduces Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and explores how it can be used by teaching and operations staff to streamline everyday tasks in a way that is secure, responsible, and compliant within a school environment.

What to expect

  • An introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and its key features.
  • Practical examples of how Copilot can support everyday tasks for teaching and operations staff.
  • Guidance on using Copilot securely and responsibly in a school context.
  • Insights into how Copilot can enhance productivity and efficiency across school roles.
New! Agentic AI in Microsoft 365: What It Is and How to Get Started13th May 2026Register now

This session introduces Agentic AI in Microsoft 365, explaining what it is and how schools can get started. It explores how built‑in Copilot agents support everyday tasks and how Agent Builder enables staff to create custom agents using simple natural language instructions and connected school data sources.

What to expect

  • An introduction to Agentic AI and Copilot agents in Microsoft 365.
  • Examples of how built‑in agents can support everyday school tasks.
  • An overview of Agent Builder and how to create custom agents using natural language.
  • Key steps to prepare, safely deploy, and refine agents in a school environment.

Key outcomes

  • Strengthen teachers’ digital literacy and classroom integration of Microsoft tools.
  • Support schools’ progress toward Microsoft Showcase School recognition.
  • Enable educators to qualify as MIE Experts, building capacity to lead digital transformation.
  • Encourage innovation, inclusion, and future-ready skills development in teaching and learning.
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