This GitHub Pages site is a companion to the Teaching with Copilot GitHub Repository. It's designed for educators who want to bring GitHub Copilot into their programming or web development courses.
🧠About
This project was created by Jennifer Lee to share real-world teaching strategies and promote intentional, ethical AI use in the classroom.
🔎 Why This Project Was Created
The rise of AI in education prompted a need for intentional, student-centered teaching strategies. GitHub Copilot is powerful, but it requires thoughtful scaffolding, reflection, and structure to become a tool for learning—not a shortcut.
👥 Who It’s For
- Faculty teaching coding, web development, IT, or computer science
- Instructors exploring AI integration in practical, ethical ways
- Educators looking for low-barrier, remixable classroom-ready materials
💻 How It’s Used in the Classroom
These resources reflect real practices from my own courses:
- Live Copilot demos with student Q&A
- Labs with scaffolded Copilot prompts and checkpoints
- Structured pair programming with peer feedback
- Reflections and ethics discussions built into assignments
🎯 Pedagogical Goals
- Boost student confidence, especially for beginners or adult learners
- Promote active learning and metacognitive reflection
- Encourage ethical conversations about AI tools
- Build digital literacy and job-ready tech fluency
💡 Philosophy
This project is built on the belief that AI tools like Copilot should amplify teaching, not replace it. Used intentionally, Copilot can support creativity, collaboration, and curiosity.
Educators are invited to adapt, remix, and share. Together, we can shape a future where AI and education coexist with purpose and integrity.