💬 General Information
What is Nectir AI?
What is Nectir AI?
Is Nectir AI a model or large language model (LLM)?
Is Nectir AI a model or large language model (LLM)?
How is Nectir AI different from other AI solutions?
How is Nectir AI different from other AI solutions?
- FERPA-compliant privacy: We treat your data and student data like gold, with full SOC 2 Type II compliance and industry-leading security.
- Results-driven: Institutions using Nectir have seen up to 20% GPA gains and measurable boosts in student engagement and self-efficacy.
- Flexibility:Assistant’s responses are grounded in and only reference your own materials (syllabi, slides, readings) that you upload.
- No cookie-cutter answers: Each Assistant’s responses are tailored to your institution’s unique courses and culture.
Do I need technical skills to set up an Assistant?
Do I need technical skills to set up an Assistant?
- Simple Upload Process: Drag and drop your course files (PDFs, Word docs, slides, etc.)
- Template Prompts: Choose from pre-written prompts designed by education experts
- Intuitive Interface: All settings are accessible through a straightforward web interface
- No Coding Required: Everything is point-and-click with clear instructions
- Guided Onboarding: Step-by-step walkthrough when you first create an account
- Tutorial Documentation: Comprehensive guides and tutorials available on this site
- Educational Resources: Video tutorials, best practices guides, instructional templates, and exemplars
- Direct Support: Contact support@nectir.io for personalized assistance
- Feedback Sessions: Monthly optional sessions open to all Nectir educators to share, collaborate, and connect
How accurate are the AI responses?
How accurate are the AI responses?
- Training Data Quality: The more relevant and comprehensive your uploaded materials, the more accurate responses will be
- Question Clarity: Clear, specific questions typically receive more accurate answers
- Subject Matter: Responses about your uploaded course content are generally more accurate than general knowledge questions
- Temperature Settings: Lower temperature settings (more conservative) produce more consistent and factual responses, while higher settings allow for more creative but potentially less accurate answers. Learn more about temperature settings
- AI can occasionally make mistakes or “hallucinate” information
- Always encourage students to verify important information with course materials or instructors
- The AI works best as a learning guide rather than an authoritative source
- You can improve accuracy by regularly updating your Assistant’s training materials and refining its prompt
What's the difference between a Workspace, Group, and Assistant?
What's the difference between a Workspace, Group, and Assistant?
- Workspace: The top-level container that houses all your Groups and Assistants. Think of it as your institution or organization’s main account.
- Group: A specific class, course, or team within your Workspace. Each Group can have its own Assistants, members, and content.
- Assistant: The AI-powered helper that lives within a Group. Each Assistant can be trained on specific materials and customized for particular subjects or purposes.
📚 Usage and Capabilities
Will the AI just give students the answers or write their assignments?
Will the AI just give students the answers or write their assignments?
- Ask students what they already understand before offering support
- Guide them with hints or break down problems without providing the answer
- Refuse to write essays or complete assignments
Is there a limit to how many students or instructors can use Nectir at once?
Is there a limit to how many students or instructors can use Nectir at once?
Who can see conversations between users and the AI?
Who can see conversations between users and the AI?
What languages does Nectir AI support?
What languages does Nectir AI support?
- English
- French
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- German
- Italian
- Turkish
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Vietnamese
- Korean
- Russian
- Persian
- Arabic
- Urdu
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Gujarati
Does Nectir AI have Internet access? Can it bring in real-time web data?
Does Nectir AI have Internet access? Can it bring in real-time web data?
What is the environmental impact of using Nectir AI?
What is the environmental impact of using Nectir AI?
⚙️ Setup and Training
How do we ground Assistants on our own course materials?
How do we ground Assistants on our own course materials?
Are we limited to using Open Educational Resources (OER) or is there publisher consent for uploading textbooks?
Are we limited to using Open Educational Resources (OER) or is there publisher consent for uploading textbooks?
Can I upload materials that students do not have access to?
Can I upload materials that students do not have access to?
🔧 Technical Information
What LLMs are used for Nectir AI?
What LLMs are used for Nectir AI?
Can you integrate Nectir with any LMS?
Can you integrate Nectir with any LMS?
- Single sign-on from your LMS to Nectir
- Automatic user provisioning and role mapping
- Direct Assistant linking within courses
- Seamless course navigation
Can I train an Assistant on URLs or web content?
Can I train an Assistant on URLs or web content?
Is speech-to-text and text-to-speech a future feature?
Is speech-to-text and text-to-speech a future feature?
🔒 Data, Privacy, and Security
What about data privacy and student security?
What about data privacy and student security?
- FERPA-compliant: Your student data never leaves your secure environment.
- SOC 2 Type II certified: Regular audits ensure robust protection.
- Secure access: You control your materials and who accesses them. That means you can designate access and assign permission based on if the user is a student, faculty, or staff. This approach helps ensure that users only have access to the resources they need. Think of us as the digital equivalent of a locked file cabinet, and certain security clearance on your keys will open certain drawers.
- Data privacy: Nectir never shares your materials with third parties.
What happens with my course data when I upload it to prompt my Assistant?
What happens with my course data when I upload it to prompt my Assistant?
- Nectir never shares your materials with third parties.
- Nectir does not train any AI models because we are not an AI model. We do not use your data to train any AI models.
How does Nectir protect our copyright and IP?
How does Nectir protect our copyright and IP?
Is Nectir AI accessible and inclusive?
Is Nectir AI accessible and inclusive?