What Is the "Chat With Your Course" Feature?
Lectful’s AI-powered chatbot allows learners to ask questions and get instant answers based on your course content.
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Course-Specific Knowledge: The bot extracts responses directly from your lectures, articles, and materials.
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Context-Aware Responses: If a student asks, "What is inflation?", the bot provides:
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A concise definition.
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Key points from your macroeconomics course.
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A direct link to the relevant lecture for deeper learning.
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24/7 Self-Help: Reduces instructor workload by handling common queries automatically.
How It Works for Students
1. Accessing the Chatbot
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Available inside lessons.
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Look for the chat icon in the bottom corner.
2. Asking Questions
Students can ask about:
✅ Concepts ("Explain supply and demand")
✅ Quizzes/Assignments
Example Interaction:
Student: "What’s the difference between fiscal and monetary policy?"
Chatbot:
3. Reviewing Sources
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Every response includes links to source materials.
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Students can click to revisit full lessons.
For Instructors: How to Optimize the Chatbot
1. Ensure High-Quality Content
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The bot performs best when your course has:
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Clear explanations in lectures/articles.
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Structured headings (helps the bot map concepts).
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Glossary terms (e.g., key definitions in bullet points).
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2. Monitor & Improve
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Identify unanswered questions (fill content gaps).
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Update ambiguous explanations.
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Troubleshooting
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Issue: "The bot gives incorrect answers."
Fix: Check the source material for accuracy.
FAQs
Q: Can the chatbot answer questions outside my course content?
A: No—it only uses your uploaded materials to prevent hallucinations.
Q: Can students ask the chatbot in multiple languages?
A: Yes the chatbot will answer in any language even if the language of the question is different from the language of the course and materials.
Why This Feature Matters
🔹 Saves Time: Reduces repetitive student emails.
🔹 Boosts Retention: Instant clarification = fewer dropouts.
🔹 Works Autonomously: No setup needed beyond your course content.