Hello Gators! 🐊
This week, for our Tech Tip, I wanted to highlight our Copilot Studio Viral Trial. I had several people sign up, and for those who did — consider this your official acceptance! If you haven’t signed up yet, I wanted to extend the deadline for applicants through Thursday, 2/5. Just respond to this email, and we'll go from there. Expect an email from me about our first meeting on or before Friday, 2/13.
This week’s tech tip is all about Copilot Studio. Even if you choose not to participate in the trial, it’s a good idea to have a general understanding of what Copilot Studio is and what it’s capable of.
The Copilot Studio Viral Trial (CSVT) gives participants temporary access to Microsoft Copilot Studio, a low-code tool for creating custom AI-powered copilots. These copilots can answer questions, guide users through processes, automate common tasks, and connect to institutional information — all without requiring advanced programming skills.
As part of this trial, we’re specifically exploring potential use cases for Copilot Studio in our community college environment. This includes looking at how AI copilots could support teaching and learning, provide helpful information to students, and streamline internal workflows for faculty and staff. The goal is to better understand where this tool adds value — and where it may not — in a real-world, day-to-day setting.
To help you get started, I’ve included a YouTube video by Kevin Stratvert that provides an overview of Copilot Studio and its core features. It’s a great introduction if you’re curious and want to see what’s possible.
