Course AI Avatar
Course AI Avatar – Setup & Guidance
Overview
The AI Avatar allows educators to add a personalized, interactive assistant to their course. This assistant serves as a student-facing tutor, guiding learners with explanations, answering doubts, and maintaining a consistent, helpful tone throughout the learning journey.
What is the AI Avatar?
The AI Avatar is an embedded virtual assistant designed to:
Support learners with real-time query resolution
Provide encouragement, reminders, and learning tips
Maintain a friendly, course-specific identity
It reflects the tone, style, and approach you, the instructor, define during setup.
How to Set Up Your AI Avatar
Navigate to the “Course AI Avatar” tab from your course dashboard (e.g., SAT Math Mastery 2025: Advanced Track).
Step-by-Step Configuration
1. Upload an AI Avatar Image
Drag and drop a photo or click “Browse from device” to upload.
Ideal format: square photo with professional or friendly visual tone.
Recommended size: 500x500 px for best quality.
2. Set the AI Avatar Name
AI Avatar Name
The name students will see. This can be formal (e.g., Ms. Jennifer Smith) or casual (e.g., Coach Jen), depending on your teaching style.
Tip: Use a name that builds rapport and sets the tone for how students interact with your avatar.
3. Add an AI Avatar Description
This section defines the role and focus of your AI assistant. Keep it short and descriptive.
Examples:
“Helps students solve SAT Math problems with step-by-step guidance.”
“Encourages practice, tracks progress, and clears doubts on the go.”
“Expert in SAT Math topics including Algebra, Geometry, and Advanced Math.”
4. Write a Welcome Message
This is the first message your avatar sends when a student starts interacting. Use it to:
Build trust
Invite engagement
Explain how students can use the assistant
Example:
“Hey there, future SAT star! Struggling with a tricky math concept? I’m here to help—just type your question, and I’ll walk you through it step-by-step. Let’s crush this together! ”
5. Define the Avatar's Response Tone
Decide how your avatar should interact with students. You can instruct the system to behave like:
Friendly & Encouraging
Motivates and uplifts learners, uses emojis and informal language
Professional & Supportive
Formal, focused on clear explanations and confidence-building
Direct & Efficient
To-the-point guidance with limited small talk
Example Instruction:
“Respond like a cheerful, encouraging math tutor. Always provide simple explanations, relate to real-life examples, and celebrate progress with a warm tone.”
Best Practices for Effective AI Avatars
Use a friendly name
Builds student trust and approachability
Write a personalized welcome message
Encourages immediate engagement
Define a clear subject focus
Ensures responses remain relevant
Set a consistent tone
Helps students feel safe and supported
Use Cases
Homework Help: Students can ask the avatar for hints or clarifications.
Concept Review: The avatar can explain math terms, formulas, and rules.
Practice Support: When linked with quizzes or worksheets, the avatar can give feedback or suggestions.
Exam Prep: Provide timed study reminders or motivational nudges.
Permissions & Access
Only course creators or admins can configure the AI Avatar. Changes can be saved using the “Save Changes” button after all fields are completed.
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