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Mike Tholfsen
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🎓 Group Product Manager @ Microsoft EDU
🚀 AI, Teams, OneNote, Learning Accelerators
💯 Inclusive & accessible tools
💡 Microsoft tips on YouTube & TikTok

#EDUSky #MIEExpert #MicrosoftEDU
A tutorial video showing how to supercharge OneNote Productivity with Outlook, Loop & Teams Working Together ⚡ This video walks through the latest integrations, plus some older integrations that you probably don't know about.

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Supercharge OneNote Productivity with Outlook, Loop & Teams Working Together
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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February 16, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Reposted by Mike Tholfsen
🚀 Check out Mike’s new tutorial breaking down 9 new features in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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

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9 new features in Microsoft Copilot for 2026
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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February 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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
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.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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
9 new features in Microsoft Copilot for 2026
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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February 9, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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
February 4, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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
Top 20 Microsoft Teams Tips & Tricks (2026)
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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February 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Reposted by Mike Tholfsen
📚✨ 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. 👇
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
Education: A year in review with AI-powered learning tools
A look back at 2025’s biggest achievements with Microsoft Education offerings.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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
Education: A year in review with AI-powered learning tools
A look back at 2025’s biggest achievements with Microsoft Education offerings.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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
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...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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...
January 26, 2026 at 5:32 PM
A tutorial video showing 7 new features in OneNote for 2026 💜 Updates include:

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

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7 new features in Microsoft OneNote for 2026
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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January 26, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Reposted by Mike Tholfsen
📊 If you love Excel, this is a fun one. Mike breaks down what’s new 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
8 New Features in Microsoft Excel for 2026
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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January 20, 2026 at 7:28 PM
A short tutorial video showing how to schedule a Channel or Chat message to be sent at a specific time ⌚

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How to Schedule a Message in Microsoft Teams - Channel or Chat
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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January 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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
8 New Features in Microsoft Excel for 2026
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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January 20, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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...
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 -...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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
4 New Features in Microsoft Teams for Education (2026)
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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January 14, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Reposted by Mike Tholfsen
👀 If you are looking to get more out of Microsoft 365 Copilot this year, this is a great watch!
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
15 Microsoft Copilot Tips & Tricks You Should Be Using (2026)
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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January 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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
January 12, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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
15 Microsoft Copilot Tips & Tricks You Should Be Using (2026)
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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January 12, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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 🌍🌎🌏.

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AI-Powered Flashcards in Microsoft 365 — How to Use Them Effectively
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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January 8, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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

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How to Use Microsoft Learning Zone (AI-Powered App for Educators & Students)
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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January 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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
25 Microsoft OneNote Tips & Tricks (2026) - How to Use OneNote Effectively
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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January 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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.

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How to use Copilot Chat in Microsoft Teams 💬 (Tips & Tricks)
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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December 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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...
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 –...
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December 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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.

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Using Guided Practice in Microsoft Reading Coach to Improve Student Fluency (Teacher Tutorial)
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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December 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM