Microsoft Copilot as an AI Teaching and Learning Assistant: Advancing Accessible Coding Education for SDG 4
2025 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Teacher Education (ICAITE), (2025), pp. 260-265
Ronel F. Ramos
a
,
Jonathan Campogan Morano
b
,
Joseph Q. Calleja
a
,
Jocelyn Chan Enrile
b
,
Myrtel Sarmiento Bernardo
c
a IT Department, FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines
b IT Department, Dalubhasaang Politekniko ng Lungsod ng Baliwag, Bulacan, Philippines
c IT Department, Bulacan Agricultural State College, Bulacan, Philippines
Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping teacher education by providing intelligent tools that enhance pedagogy, student learning, and accessibility. This study explores how Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered learning assistant, supports both teachers and students in integrating accessibility-focused coding into IT education. By assisting with debugging, code recommendations, and inclusive design principles, Copilot strengthens teachers' digital competence and helps students gain confidence in developing equitable digital solutions. A quantitative survey of Filipino IT instructors and students assessed awareness, adoption, and confidence in using Copilot for accessibility-oriented coding. Statistical analyses, including correlation and confidence interval testing, validated the results. Findings suggest that Copilot not only improves coding efficiency but also supports teachers in embedding accessibility concepts into their instruction—contributing to inclusive and innovative teaching models.