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AI Tip: Copilot and RAFTS

Written by Giovanna Chamberlain | Dec 22, 2025 12:29:59 PM

Copilot and RAFTS

Video Tutorial for Copilot and RAFTS

What is Copilot?

An AI-powered assistant developed by Microsoft that helps with tasks across various applications by using large language models to generate text, images, code, and assist with work tasks. 

Where can I find Copilot?

When you open your email, you will see a colorful icon under your calendar; this is Copilot. Click the icon to access the Copilot landing page. 

What can I do with Coplot?

Create a lesson plan, paste in text to differentiate reading levels, create a multiple-choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blank quiz or study guide, find just right wording for a challenging email, create a field trip form, a parent reminder, and more!

How can I make the most out of my prompt? 

Follow the RAFTS Prompt Builder. The stronger the prompt, the better the response. 

Before using AI, remember…

  • What sites can I use? 

Go to AI Privacy and Safety Checks

  • What grade levels can use AI tools?

Go to AI Privacy and Safety Checks

  • What does PII mean?  

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) about students, staff, themselves or IU13 Proprietary Documents. Here's a list of PII elements that should never be shared with AI systems.

Please do not hesitate to reach out for help with STEM and Instructional Technology by using our ecses-it@iu13.org email. 

Frequently used links:

CLEVER

STEM and Technology Hub

Maker Space Inventory of Materials 

Maker Space Sign-out