Microsoft Tech Community Release Notes – 26.01
We’re excited to share the latest updates to the Microsoft Tech Community! This release focuses on improving User Group management, along with a collection of behind‑the‑scenes updates and bug fixes designed to make everyday interactions on the platform smoother and more reliable. As always, thank you for your continued feedback — it plays a key role in shaping these improvements. Group Hub Metadata Improvements We’ve continued investing in User Group experiences, starting with improvements to the metadata that helps define and organize Group Hubs. Group owners can now provide additional contextual information about their groups, making it easier for members to understand the purpose, location, and scope of a community. These enhancements also lay the groundwork for future discoverability and filtering improvements across the platform. What’s new: Expanded Group Hub metadata fields Improved consistency in how group information is captured Foundation for future enhancements to group discovery and management Behind‑the‑Scenes Improvements While some updates are immediately visible, many of the improvements in this release focus on reliability, usability, and polish across the platform. Highlighted Bug Fixes Images in replies now open full screen Users can once again click images in replies and view them in a full‑screen experience, making it easier to review shared screenshots and visual content. Inbox access issues resolved We fixed an issue where some users experienced difficulty accessing their inbox, improving reliability for notifications and private messages. Additional Improvements In addition to the fixes above, this release includes: Multiple accessibility improvements across key experiences Performance and stability enhancements Various UI and usability refinements based on community feedback These updates may not always be visible, but they play an important role in improving day‑to‑day interactions on the Microsoft Tech Community.
Call for Volunteers – Focus Group for New AI-900 Simulation
We’re excited to invite you to help shape the future of the AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals course. We’re seeking volunteers to test the new AI-900 simulation lab environment and share feedback on content alignment, student readiness, usability, and how simulated labs compare to traditional live, hands-on labs. If you’re interested in participating in a live virtual focus group, please complete this Microsoft Form. We’ll collect your name, institution, and institution email so we can follow up. A member of our team will reach out soon with next steps. Thank you for your continued support of the Microsoft Learn for Educators community. Your feedback plays a critical role in improving learning experiences for educators and students alike.
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If you were not able to attend today's MSLE Community Call, you can access the recording here: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/s/gxcuf89792/attachments/gxcuf89792/microsoft-learn-for-educators-events/217/1/Microsoft%20Learn%20for%20Educators%20January%20Community%20Call-20260129_100145-Meeting%20Recording.mp4 Keep an eye on our events page for the date of our next call. We hope to see you there!Join us for the MSLE Community Call TODAY!
Don't miss today's community call! Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) Agenda: 2025 MSLE recap MSLE Faculty Spotlight What's coming Q&A with Community Managers You can access the call details using this link: January MSLE Community Call OR From the MSLE Community overview page select "Events" and then select "Microsoft Learn for Educator Events". Select "January MSLE Community Call" and from there you will find the Microsoft Teams link for today's call. What are MSLE Community Calls? Each MSLE Community Call provides a unique experience to learn about topics that impact you or your students and highlights the amazing work of the MSLE Community. You'll hear from rotating presenters including members of the MSLE Program Team, other groups at Microsoft, and fellow MSLE educators. All Community Calls are delivered in English with live captions available. All sessions are recorded.Mark your calendar for the next MSLE Community Call!
Upcoming MSLE Community Call January 29th Don't miss our January MSLE community call! Be sure to add it to your calendar using the steps below! Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) Agenda: 2025 MSLE recap MSLE course and lab updates Academic Research webinar series You can access the call using this link: January MSLE Community Call OR From the MSLE Community overview page select "Events" and then select "Microsoft Learn for Educator Events". Select "January MSLE Community Call" and from there you can add the event to your calendar. Select "Attending" or "Interested" to receive notifications and updates regarding the event. What are MSLE Community Calls? Each MSLE Community Call provides a unique experience to learn about topics that impact you or your students and highlights the amazing work of the MSLE Community. You'll hear from rotating presenters including members of the MSLE Program Team, other groups at Microsoft, and fellow MSLE educators. All Community Calls are delivered in English with live captions available. All sessions are recorded.Join us for the MSLE Community Call TODAY!
Don't miss today's community call! Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) Agenda: Post Ignite recap Azure for Startups Faculty Spotlight MSLE AI Bootcamps Academic Research webinar series You can access the call details using this link: December MSLE Community Call OR From the MSLE Community overview page select "Events" and then select "Microsoft Learn for Educator Events". Select "December MSLE Community Call" and from there you can add the event to your calendar. Select "Attending" or "Interested" to receive notifications and updates regarding the event. What are MSLE Community Calls? Each MSLE Community Call provides a unique experience to learn about topics that impact you or your students and highlights the amazing work of the MSLE Community. You'll hear from rotating presenters including members of the MSLE Program Team, other groups at Microsoft, and fellow MSLE educators. All Community Calls are delivered in English with live captions available. All sessions are recorded.
December 2025 MSLE Newsletter available now!
Head over to the blog section and read the newest edition of the MSLE Newsletter, also available in Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), French, Portuguese, and Spanish From the Microsoft Learn for Educators community page, select Blogs from the top navigation menu. There, you’ll find the Microsoft Learn for Educators News blog where you can find the newsletter.
