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Integration

Microsoft 365 Education + MentorAI Integration

Bring AI-powered tutoring and mentoring directly into the Microsoft 365 tools your students and faculty already use every day.

Microsoft 365 Education is the productivity backbone of millions of classrooms worldwide — from Teams-based collaboration to Word, OneNote, and SharePoint. When paired with ibl.ai MentorAI, these familiar tools become intelligent learning environments where students receive personalized, on-demand academic support.

MentorAI deploys purpose-built AI tutoring agents that understand course context, student history, and learning objectives. Unlike generic chatbots, these agents are scoped to defined roles — tutor, writing coach, study guide — and operate entirely on your institution's infrastructure.

This integration ensures your institution retains full ownership of its AI agents, student data, and conversation history. With built-in FERPA compliance and zero vendor lock-in, you can scale AI-assisted learning across every department without compromising privacy or control.

Architecture

The integration connects Microsoft 365 Education services — primarily Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft Graph — with ibl.ai MentorAI agents deployed on institution-owned infrastructure. Microsoft Graph API surfaces user identity, course enrollment, and assignment data, which MentorAI uses to personalize tutoring sessions. Agents are embedded as Teams apps or web components and communicate via secure REST and webhook channels.

Data Flows

Microsoft Graph APIMentorAI Agent EngineUser identity, course enrollment, assignment metadata (on-demand)
Microsoft TeamsMentorAI Chat InterfaceStudent messages, session context, tutor responses (real-time)
SharePoint / OneDriveMentorAI Knowledge BaseCourse materials, syllabi, reading documents (batch)
MentorAI Analytics EngineMicrosoft Teams Admin DashboardEngagement metrics, learning progress summaries (batch)
Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)MentorAI Identity ProviderSSO tokens, role-based access claims (real-time)

Components

MentorAI Agent Engine

Hosts and executes purpose-built AI tutoring agents scoped to specific courses, subjects, or student cohorts

ibl.ai Agentic OS, institution-owned cloud or on-premise infrastructure

Microsoft Teams App Embed

Surfaces MentorAI chat interface natively inside Teams channels, personal apps, and meeting tabs

Microsoft Teams App Framework, Bot Framework SDK

Microsoft Graph Connector

Pulls enrollment, assignment, and calendar data to give MentorAI agents real-time course context

Microsoft Graph API v1.0, OAuth 2.0

Institution Identity Bridge

Manages SSO authentication and role-based permissions between Azure Entra ID and MentorAI

Azure Active Directory, SAML 2.0 / OIDC

Setup Guide

1

Register MentorAI in Azure Entra ID

20–30 minutes

Create an app registration in your institution's Azure Entra ID tenant. Grant the required Microsoft Graph API permissions (User.Read, EduRoster.Read, Files.Read.All) and generate client credentials for MentorAI to authenticate securely.

  • Azure Global Administrator or Application Administrator role
  • Microsoft 365 Education A1, A3, or A5 license
  • ibl.ai MentorAI license and provisioned tenant
2

Configure SSO Between Entra ID and MentorAI

30–45 minutes

Set up Single Sign-On using SAML 2.0 or OIDC so students and faculty access MentorAI with their existing Microsoft credentials. Map Azure AD roles (student, instructor, admin) to MentorAI permission levels.

  • Azure Entra ID SSO configuration access
  • MentorAI admin portal credentials
  • Defined role mapping schema
3

Connect Microsoft Graph for Course Context

30–60 minutes

Enable the Microsoft Graph Connector within the MentorAI admin portal. Authorize roster and assignment data sync so agents can personalize tutoring based on each student's enrolled courses and upcoming deadlines.

  • Approved Graph API permissions from Step 1
  • School Data Sync (SDS) configured in Microsoft 365 Admin Center
  • MentorAI Graph Connector module enabled
4

Ingest Course Materials from SharePoint

1–2 hours (depending on content volume)

Point MentorAI's knowledge base at designated SharePoint document libraries or OneDrive folders containing syllabi, lecture notes, and readings. MentorAI indexes this content so agents answer questions grounded in your actual curriculum.

  • SharePoint site URLs or OneDrive folder paths
  • Files.Read.All Graph permission granted
  • Content formatted as PDF, DOCX, or PPTX
5

Deploy MentorAI as a Microsoft Teams App

45–60 minutes

Package and publish the MentorAI Teams app through the Microsoft Teams Admin Center. Deploy to targeted student and faculty groups, configure pinned tabs in class Teams channels, and enable personal app access for on-demand tutoring.

  • Teams Administrator role
  • MentorAI Teams app manifest (provided by ibl.ai)
  • App permission policies configured for student and faculty groups
6

Launch, Test, and Monitor

2–4 hours (pilot testing)

Run end-to-end tests with pilot student accounts. Verify SSO flow, course context accuracy, and agent response quality. Enable the MentorAI analytics dashboard and configure progress summary exports to Teams or email for instructors.

  • Pilot student and faculty test accounts
  • MentorAI analytics module enabled
  • Instructor notification preferences configured

Capabilities Unlocked

AI Tutoring Inside Microsoft Teams

Students interact with MentorAI tutoring agents directly in Teams channels or as a personal app — no new logins, no context switching. Agents answer course-specific questions grounded in actual class materials.

Course-Aware Personalization

MentorAI reads enrollment and assignment data from Microsoft Graph to tailor every tutoring session. Agents know which courses a student is taking, what assignments are due, and where gaps in understanding may exist.

Document-Grounded Answers

By indexing SharePoint and OneDrive course materials, MentorAI agents cite specific readings, slides, and notes in their responses — reducing hallucinations and keeping students anchored to curriculum.

Single Sign-On with Microsoft Identity

Students and faculty authenticate with their existing Microsoft 365 credentials via Azure Entra ID. Role-based access ensures students see tutoring tools while instructors access analytics and agent configuration.

Learning Progress Reporting

MentorAI generates engagement and comprehension summaries that surface in Teams or via email. Instructors gain visibility into which topics students struggle with most — without reviewing individual conversations.

Institution-Owned AI Infrastructure

MentorAI agents run on your institution's infrastructure, not ibl.ai's shared cloud. All student conversation data stays within your Microsoft 365 tenant boundary, supporting FERPA compliance by design.

Enabled Use Cases

24/7 Course-Specific Tutoring in Teams

Academic Affairs / Faculty

Students post questions in a class Teams channel or personal app at any hour and receive instant, curriculum-grounded answers from a MentorAI agent — reducing pressure on faculty office hours and teaching assistants.

Writing Coach for Assignments

Writing Centers / General Education

A MentorAI writing agent embedded in Teams helps students brainstorm, outline, and revise papers. It references the assignment rubric stored in SharePoint to give feedback aligned with instructor expectations.

Early Alert and At-Risk Student Support

Student Success / Advising

By analyzing tutoring session patterns and engagement frequency, MentorAI flags students who may be struggling. Advisors receive summarized alerts through Teams, enabling proactive outreach before grades decline.

STEM Problem-Solving Assistance

STEM Departments

Purpose-built STEM tutoring agents guide students through math, physics, and coding problems step by step. Agents are scoped to specific courses, ensuring explanations match the methods taught in class.

Faculty Professional Development

Faculty Development / HR

MentorAI agents assist faculty in navigating Microsoft 365 Education tools, instructional design best practices, and curriculum updates — acting as an always-available professional learning resource inside Teams.

Technical Requirements

Microsoft 365 Environment

  • Microsoft 365 Education A1, A3, or A5 license
  • Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) tenant with admin access
  • Microsoft Teams deployed to student and faculty accounts
  • School Data Sync (SDS) configured for roster management
  • SharePoint Online or OneDrive for Business for content storage
  • Microsoft Graph API access with EduRoster.Read, User.Read, Files.Read.All permissions

ibl.ai MentorAI Platform

  • Active ibl.ai MentorAI license
  • Institution-provisioned cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-premise)
  • MentorAI admin portal access for agent configuration
  • ibl.ai Graph Connector module enabled
  • MentorAI Teams app manifest provided by ibl.ai implementation team
  • Outbound HTTPS access from MentorAI infrastructure to Microsoft Graph endpoints

Security and Compliance

  • FERPA data handling agreement with ibl.ai in place
  • Data residency requirements documented and configured
  • Role-based access control (RBAC) policy defined for student, faculty, and admin roles
  • TLS 1.2 or higher enforced on all API communication
  • Audit logging enabled on both Microsoft 365 and MentorAI platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

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