Microsoft Education: Overview

The Microsoft Education app is available in Canvas, bringing Microsoft Education tools into a single, seamless experience inside your course. This unified integration includes direct access to OneDrive file sharing, Teams creation, Teams meetings, OneNote Class Notebook, Reflect, and Microsoft Assignment types.

Begin using Microsoft Education in your course by opening the link below, or explore the full feature overview through the rest of this guide.

Setup Microsoft Education for a Course

Microsoft Education Features

OneDrive File Sharing

OneDrive is accessible through the Microsoft Education menu in course navigation. Supported functionality includes:

Insert and share OneDrive files through the Rich Content Editor without managing permissions
Full support for course copy (links don't expire)
Assignment submissions through student OneDrives
Individual and group collaborations based on OneDrive files
File management and organization directly from the Microsoft Education menu

Learn how to get started with the following resources:

Teams Meetings

Teams Meetings are accessed through the Microsoft Education menu. Supported functionality includes:

Schedule and edit Teams Meetings from Canvas
Automatic roster syncing multiple times daily and when Canvas roster changes occur
Single-click Add Entire Class option to add the full course roster to a meeting invite — no manual setup required
Option allowing anyone in the course to join and view meetings
Organized views for upcoming, personal, and previous meetings
Instructor-only attendance tab for at-a-glance meeting participation
Meet Now option for instant meetings or quick link sharing

Schedule Teams Meetings in Canvas

Course Groups and Teams

A course group is created when you first set up Microsoft Education for a course. Creating a Team space is separate and optional, giving instructors more control and reducing unused Team spaces.

Create a Team / Group from a Canvas Course

Class Notebook (OneNote)

Create a shared Class Notebook via OneNote, accessible to all students in your course. Notebooks include sections with controlled visibility and editing permissions, plus the ability to add custom sections. No manual enrollment required.

Create a Class Notebook in Canvas

Reflect

Microsoft Reflect supports student well-being through emotional check-ins. Create check-ins to gauge how students are doing and view aggregated results to help inform instructional decisions.

Create Check-ins with Reflect in Canvas

Assignments and Learning Accelerators

A dedicated Microsoft Education assignment type supports a variety of assignment formats with full gradebook integration:

Quizzes created from Microsoft Forms
Assignments using Microsoft templates from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Flip video submissions for short-form video assignments
Learning accelerators for reading comprehension, speaking practice, math, and more

Assignments and Learning Accelerators Guide

Reading Coach

Reading Coach is a free, AI-powered reading fluency tool that helps students build confidence and improve reading skills through guided practice. Educators can create reading assignments, monitor student progress, and review fluency metrics — all from within Canvas.

Reading Coach in Canvas