Introduction

Creating effective study materials is one of the most time-consuming parts of teaching and learning. Learners often struggle to identify what's most important, organize information logically, and create practice activities that reinforce retention. Educators, meanwhile, spend hours preparing review materials and study aids.

Copilot Notebook Study Guide addresses this challenge. This AI-powered feature in Microsoft 365 Copilot analyzes source materials and automatically generates structured study content—summaries, topic breakdowns, flashcards, quizzes, and more—all directly derived from the materials learners already have on hand.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

• Describe the problem that Copilot Notebook Study Guide solves for learners and educators
• Identify the core components of a Copilot Notebook Study Guide
• Create a Copilot Notebook Study Guide from reference materials
• Explain how to effectively use each page type in a Copilot Notebook Study Guide
• Apply best practices for responsible AI use with learners