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Crop pictures directly in OneNote on Windows

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Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 4d

NEW! Crop pictures directly in OneNote on Windows - now available to Microsoft 365 Insiders. A long time top request. Broad rollout later this year 🥳

MSFT 365 Insider blog: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Microso... #OneNote

With this update, you can quickly crop any picture right inside your Microsoft OneNote on Windows page, keeping your workflow focused and your notes clean.

Goodbye OneNote for Windows 10 ☠️ Hello Modern OneNote! (22 Tips & Tricks)

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Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 4d

Full tutorial here youtu.be/rXwDk0d1xjA?...

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 4d

OneNote for Windows 10 is dead ☠️ Meet the Modern OneNote!

Discover what’s replacing OneNote for Windows 10 — a tutorial covering new features in Microsoft OneNote, plus tips and tricks to master the modern version fast! #OneNote

Goodbye OneNote for Windows 10 ☠️ Hello Modern OneNote! (22 Tips & Tricks)

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 5d

Goodbye OneNote for Windows 10 ☠️ Hello Modern OneNote! This video helps explain what's changing on October 15th, & all of the NEW capabilities in the modern OneNote for Windows.

There's a total of 22 Tips & Tricks plus new OneNote Desktop 365 features

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/rXwDk0d1xjA?... #OneNote

Microsoft 365 Copilot Tutorial – Beginner’s Guide (2025)

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 8d

An end-to-end tutorial on Microsoft 365 Copilot ✈️ This covers everything that is available to ALL M365 subscribers, including

✨ The new M365 Copilot app
💬 Copilot Chat
🔎 Search
🖼️ Create with AI
📊 Word/Excel/PPT Copilot Chat
🤖 Agents

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/JbOJliF-Cn4?... #edusky

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 12d

And here is me skiing

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 12d

Trying out the new Sora AI video generation from OpenAI and it’s wild! You can create videos with a prompt, but you can also insert yourself into the video with the Cameo feature, and you can also add others who let their Cameos be public (like Sam Altman)

Future video is going to be very weird

Copilot In Excel - Formula Completion using AI

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 13d

A tutorial video on how to use AI to write your Formulas in Excel using Copilot 📊 This new feature will analyze your table and row labels and suggest the right formula and save you tons of time ⌚

YouTube 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5yF... #edusky

6 new features in Microsoft OneNote for Fall 2025

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Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 15d

A tutorial video on 6 new features for OneNote in fall 2025 💜 Updates include:

🔀 Merge table cells
📋 Shortcut to Paste Text-only
🔎 Search updates
🎓 Built-in Class Notebook toolbar
➕ Lots more

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/lQwuO2L_OFk?... #edusky

How to use the new Microsoft 365 LTI app for Learning Management Systems

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 21d

A tutorial video on how to use the just-launched Microsoft 365 LTI tool for LMSes. Microsoft EDU tools easily integrate with your LMS platform including Canvas, Schoology, Brightspace, Blackboard, Moodle, and more.

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/EEVQjOTFZYs?... #edusky

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 24d

Have you explored the Microsoft Education Resource Center? 👀 Tons of useful and downloadable materials to take advantage of all the amazing tools you already have access to!

Link 🔗 www.microsoft.com/en-us/educat... #edusky

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 25d

There was a slight delay in full rollout so it might take another week or so

Microsoft 365 LTI is now Generally Available | Microsoft Community Hub

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 26d

Microsoft 365 LTI is now Generally Available! This enhances your LMS including Canvas, Schoology, Brightspace, Blackboard, Moodle, and more.

Includes:
✅ Learning Accelerators
✅ OneNote Class Notebooks
✅ OneDrive
✅ Reflect
✅ Teams Meetings

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/educati... #eduthreads

Today, Microsoft is announcing a unified LTI® designed to make LMS integrations simple, with powerful capabilities to streamline and simplify...

Copilot Chat comes to the Microsoft 365 apps | Microsoft Community Hub

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 28d

BIG NEWS! Starting today, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat begins rolling out in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote for all Microsoft 365 users with no additional license required. 🙌

Details in the blog: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso... #edusky

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat now rolling out in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote for all users.  

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Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 28d

Just a few clicks to unlock Copilot Chat for students 13+ ✨ Set the Education Tenant Identifier in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center - no need for PowerShell anymore...

Schools can empower students with secure, AI-powered learning in minutes

techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/educati... #MicrosoftEDU

OneNote for Windows 10 support is ending

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · Sep 12

Public Service Announcement 📢 Beginning October 14, OneNote for Windows 10 will reach End of Support. We recommend OneNote customers begin using the OneNote on Windows app for a more streamlined experience.

Blog: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Microso... #OneNote

Beginning October 14, OneNote for Windows 10 will reach End of Support. We recommend using the OneNote on Windows app for a more streamlined experience.

Empowering Learners for the Age of AI: New Information Literacy Features Coming to Search Progress | Microsoft Community Hub

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · Sep 9

🧠 New information literacy features (with help from experts at the Digital Inquiry Group are coming to Search Progress in Microsoft Teams!

Details in the blog, including how to get early access: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/educati... #edusky

Hello educators!  We’re excited to announce upcoming enhancements to Search Progress — a Learning Accelerator available through...

What's New in Microsoft EDU - August 2025

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Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · Sep 4

POSTED! "What's New in Microsoft EDU" webinar recording for August 2025 🚀 PPT deck link is in the video description

✈️ M365 Copilot for Educators and Students
✨ Learning Zone for Copilot+ PC
🎓 M365 LTI integration for LMSes
🚀 Learning Accelerators
➕ More

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/0oMkh7vnlzM?... #edusky

YouTube video by Microsoft Education

5 ways to use Copilot and AI tools to spark curiosity this school year | Microsoft Education Blog

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Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · Aug 27

5 ways to use Copilot and AI tools to spark curiosity this school year 🎓 Getting started with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, and AI-powered tools can be easy— resources, and real-world examples to help you build confidence along the way.

Blog: www.microsoft.com/en-us/educat... #edusky

Discover ways to use Copilot Chat and AI tools for success this school year—support learning outcomes and streamline your daily tasks.

www.microsoft.com

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Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · Aug 26

A tutorial video showing 11 new features in Teams for Education for summer 2025. Updates include:

💬 Copilot Chat
✍️ Improved grading feedback
🚀 Learning Accelerator updates
💡 Tips pane
➕ Lots more

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/T2DRl-a4l2M?... #edusky

11 new features in Microsoft Teams for Education - Summer 2025

What's New in Microsoft EDU - Back to School August 2025 | Microsoft Community Hub

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Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · Aug 20

OneNote superfans - have you tried out OneTastic yet? It a FREE OneNote addin that lets you adds a ton of extra features to #OneNote, many of which folks have asked about for years. Look at the huge number of new features to try below 😱

Link to get OneTastic 💜 getonetastic.com

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Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · Aug 19

What's New in Microsoft EDU - August 2025 🥳 Updates include:

✈️ M365 Copilot for Educators and Students
✨ Learning Zone for Copilot+ PC - public preview
🎓 M365 LTI integration for LMSes
🚀 Learning Accelerators
➕ More

Blog 🔗 techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/educati... #edusky

Welcome to our monthly update for Microsoft Education and thank you so much for being part of our growing community!  Topics: Microsoft 365 Copilot...

How to use Math Progress: A guide for math educators | Microsoft Education Blog

Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · Aug 15

An educator’s guide to Math Progress - one of our newest Learning Accelerators. Free and built in to Microsoft Teams for Education, available globally 🌍🌎🌏

Blog: www.microsoft.com/en-us/educat... #edusky

Use Math Progress to personalize instruction, engage students, and identify learning gaps. Explore this educator’s guide to Math Progress.

www.microsoft.com