Chatbot
Configure the AI chatbot that helps students learn from your course materials.
What is the Student Chatbot?
The AI chatbot is an interactive assistant that:
- Answers student questions about course content
- Uses your uploaded documents as its knowledge base
- Provides explanations and clarifications
- Helps students study and prepare for assessments
Chatbot Settings
Access chatbot configuration from Chatbot Settings in your module:
- Enable/Disable - Turn the chatbot on or off for students
- Welcome message - Customize the initial greeting
- Response style - Adjust how the bot communicates
- Knowledge scope - Control which documents the bot can access
Custom Instructions
Guide the chatbot's behavior with custom instructions:
Example Instructions:
- "Always encourage students to think critically"
- "Don't give direct answers to assessment questions"
- "Provide examples from the course readings"
- "Use simple language for complex concepts"
Conversation Mode
Choose how the chatbot interacts with students:
Tutor Mode
Guides students with questions rather than giving direct answers
Assistant Mode
Provides direct, helpful answers to student questions
Socratic Mode
Responds primarily with questions to encourage deeper thinking
Content Boundaries
Control what the chatbot can discuss:
- On-topic only - Only answer questions related to course content
- Citation required - Always cite sources from documents
- No assessment answers - Refuse to directly answer graded questions
Tip: Setting clear boundaries helps maintain academic integrity while still providing valuable learning support.
Monitoring Conversations
You can review chatbot interactions:
- View conversation history per student
- See common questions being asked
- Identify topics students struggle with
- Improve course materials based on chatbot insights