Comprehensive quick start guides for Microsoft Education tools

We recognize that educators need time-saving tools to help everyone thrive. However, we understand that it can be challenging sometimes to adopt new education technology. To help make adoption smoother, we’ve pulled together a collection of free quick start guides for educators.

Editor’s note: This blog was originally published on February 15, 2024, and was updated on June 25, 2024, to include links to additional quick start guides.

Education has evolved significantly over the past several years, and so have the needs of educators. In today’s diverse classrooms, it’s more important than ever to use the right education technology, find ways to support all students, and help create more inclusive environments. We recognize that educators need time-saving workflows, teaching tools, and resources to help everyone thrive and reach their full potential. 

Microsoft believes that education technology has a valuable role to play in supporting the needs of both teachers and students. However, we understand that it can sometimes be challenging to adopt new education technology and face the learning curve of mastering new teaching tools. To bridge this gap and make adoption smoother, we’ve pulled together a collection of free quick start guides for you. Our PDF guides for teachers are instructive and user-friendly, designed to help you easily get started with Microsoft Education tools in the classroom. 

Where can teachers find quick start guides for Microsoft Education tools?

Check out our collection of quick start guides, created by fellow teacher Heather Aird, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIE Expert). Through vibrant colors, simplicity, and comprehensive coverage of our learning tools and Learning Accelerators, these PDF guides for teachers empower you to embrace education technology quickly and confidently.  

  1. Microsoft Copilot quick guide
  2. Reading Coach with AI stories quick guide
  3. Reading Coach in Immersive Reader quick guide
  4. Reading Progress quick guide
  5. Speaker Coach quick guide
  6. Search Coach quick guide
  7. Search Progress quick guide
  8. Microsoft Reflect quick guide
  9. Immersive Reader quick guide
  10. Math Solver quick guide
  11. Live Captions for PowerPoint quick guide
  12. Speech to Text (Dictate) quick guide
  13. Microsoft OneNote quick guide
  14. Microsoft OneNote Class Notebook quick guide
  15. Microsoft Word quick guide
  16. Microsoft PowerPoint quick guide
  17. Microsoft Stream quick guide
  18. Microsoft To Do quick guide
  19. Microsoft Translate quick guide
  20. Microsoft Lens (formerly Microsoft Office Lens) quick guide
  21. Microsoft Editor quick guide
  22. Microsoft Planner quick guide
  23. Microsoft Bookings quick guide
  24. Khanmigo for Teachers quick guide

    Our quick start guides cover a range of teacher resources and where to find them, unlocking countless possibilities for personalized and interactive learning experiences. Each PDF guide provides step-by-step instructions, accompanied by clear visuals and diagrams, ensuring that you can navigate Microsoft Education teaching tools and education technology with confidence.  

    Diagram showing several Microsoft Education quick start guides.
    Microsoft Education quick start guides provide step-by-step instructions with clear visuals and diagrams.

    Microsoft Education is dedicated to providing technology solutions that can save you time, individualize student learning, and set students up for future success. Explore these portable and printable PDF quick start guides—designed to equip you with guidance and support whenever you need them! 

    Looking for more ways to quickly get started with Microsoft Education technology? Check out these free resources below, created specifically for teachers like you.