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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
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 ⌚

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/SC73i2SMulg?... #MicrosoftTeams
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 🌍🌎🌏.

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/zMmRrteuMJ8?... #EduSky
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

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/XVApURh8oFc?... #EduSky
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.

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/qE8KQ0CTUgA?... #Microsoft365
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.

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/mpi4uKr0-hE?... #Microsoft
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
We've just posted the recording from our online training session of how to use the new AI-powered Teach module in Microsoft 365 Copilot. The Teach Module is available to all educators globally.

YouTube video 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAr5... #edusky
Hands-On Session: How to use the Teach Module in Copilot 🎓 Available for all M365 Educators
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December 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A tutorial showing my Top 20 Tips & Tricks for Microsoft Forms, with all the latest updates!

🆕 New features
⌚ Time Savers
💎 Hidden Gems

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/PUhwt9misLg?...

#Microsoft365
Top 20 Tips and Tricks for Microsoft Forms – New Features & Hidden Gems (2025)
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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December 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A tutorial video showing the new AI-powered Quiz Creation in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Quizzes are globally rolled out & available to ALL educators using Microsoft 365. Includes:

🎓 K12 Standards Alignment
🌍 Many Languages
🔄 Practice Mode
➕ More

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/5jJ6m0XPl6g?... #EduSky
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Create a Quiz with AI (Full Tutorial)
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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December 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
A tutorial video 🎥 showing 12 new features in Microsoft Teams. Updates include:

🚩 Saved Messages and Saved Messages View
🧵 Threads in Channels
🌐 External Guest Improvements
📅 Useful Meetings Updates
➕ Lots more

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/UL0Nm9EHuoM?... #Microsoft
12 New Features in Microsoft Teams (Late 2025)
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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December 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Hey Educators who use Teams Assignments - have you checked out the new Teach Module in Microsoft 365 Copilot yet? There is a nice banner in Assignments that shows you all the cool stuff you can launch the Teach Module directly from it 🚀

Demo below #EduSku
December 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A tutorial video showing 3 new productivity-boosting Agents that come with Microsoft 365 Copilot. These new Agents are:

🧩 App Builder
🔄 Workflows
📊 Surveys

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/OPVGuU1djMU?... #Microsoft
New Agents in Copilot: How to Use App Builder, Workflows & Surveys
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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December 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Reposted by Mike Tholfsen
Mike Tholfsen just dropped a fresh update on 6 new features in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. New tools, smarter workflows, and more ways to create with Copilot. 👇🎥

#AI #Microsoft365Copilot #EdTech
A tutorial video showing 6 new features in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. Updates include:

✨ New Navigation experience
⏰ Scheduled Prompts
🎥 Create Video with AI
📝 Surveys Agent
➕ Lots more

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/zEtKNf9avkY?... #Microsoft
6 New Features in Microsoft 365 Copilot (2025 Update)
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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December 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
NEW! The Learning Activities app is rolled out globally to all M365 EDU customers, (Educators & Students) You can find it under "All Apps", images below 👇

✅ Flashcards available now
✅ Fill in the Blanks (EDU Insiders preview)
✅ Matching (coming soon)

Try it out today! #EduSky
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A tutorial video showing 6 new features in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. Updates include:

✨ New Navigation experience
⏰ Scheduled Prompts
🎥 Create Video with AI
📝 Surveys Agent
➕ Lots more

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/zEtKNf9avkY?... #Microsoft
6 New Features in Microsoft 365 Copilot (2025 Update)
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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December 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Reposted by Mike Tholfsen
🎨 PowerPoint fans, this one’s for you. New Copilot updates like AI slide builder, creative mode, AI images, and more, so check out the full walkthrough from Mike. 👇
A tutorial video showing the ALL NEW Copilot in PowerPoint, which just got major improvements. Includes:

🧠 AI Slide builder
🎨 Creative mode
🖼️ AI Images
🪄 Create slide with Copilot
🌍 Create full deck in new language
➕ More

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/mQDTJTGIvhg?... #Microsoft
Copilot in PowerPoint Tutorial (2025) – New AI Features & Massive Improvements
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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November 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
A tutorial video showing the ALL NEW Copilot in PowerPoint, which just got major improvements. Includes:

🧠 AI Slide builder
🎨 Creative mode
🖼️ AI Images
🪄 Create slide with Copilot
🌍 Create full deck in new language
➕ More

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/mQDTJTGIvhg?... #Microsoft
Copilot in PowerPoint Tutorial (2025) – New AI Features & Massive Improvements
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
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November 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM