Creating and managing AI Assistants
Create an Assistant
Nectir AI allows educators to create custom AI Assistants for 24/7 student support, reducing workloads, and boosting engagement.
Step 1: Access the Creation Menu
Step 2: Configure Basic Settings
- Enter a descriptive name that reflects the Assistant’s purpose
- Choose where your Assistant will be available:
- No course (Workspace) - Available to all workspace users
- Note: Only Workspace Owners and Editors can create workspace-level Assistants
- Group - Available only to users within the selected Group
- No course (Workspace) - Available to all workspace users
- Click Create Assistant to proceed to customization
Step 3: Customize General Settings
Assistant Identity
| Setting | Description | Best Practices |
|---|---|---|
| Avatar | Upload an image for your Assistant | Choose something relevant to the Assistant’s purpose |
| Name | Your Assistant’s display name | Can be role-based (for example, “Feedback Provider”) or persona-based for a more approachable feel |
| Assistant ID | Used for LTI integration | No customization needed |
| Group | Where the Assistant is accessible | Use dropdown to move between workspace or Groups you have access to |
User-Facing Description
The description appears in the center of the chat interface. Use it to:
- Introduce the Assistant’s purpose
- Provide usage instructions
- Set expectations for users