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What Are Conversation Starters

Conversation starters are pre-defined prompts that help users begin interacting with your AI Assistant. They serve as suggested entry points that:

  • Remove barriers to engagement for new users
  • Guide users toward productive interactions
  • Showcase your Assistant’s capabilities
  • Encourage exploration of your Assistant’s knowledge

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Creating Effective Conversation Starters

1

Access Assistant Settings

Click the three dots next to the Assistant’s name to open the settings menu

2

Navigate to Conversation Starters

Select Conversation starter in the sidebar navigation

3

Add Your Starters

Create up to 4 conversation starters or prompts (50 characters maximum per starter)

Focus on creating prompts based on:

  • Common questions users might have
  • Sentence stems that can lead to informative responses
  • Interesting questions that may spark a learner’s curiosity
  • Examples that showcase your Assistant’s specialized knowledge
4

Save Your Changes

Click Save changes to apply your conversation starters

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Example Conversation Starters

For a Course Assistant

  • “What are the course deadlines this week?”
  • “Can you explain the concept of topic?”
  • “How do I prepare for the upcoming exam?”
  • “What resources are available for subject?”

For a Student Support Assistant

  • “How do I register for classes?”
  • “What financial aid options are available?”
  • “Where can I find tutoring services?”
  • “How do I access the library resources?”

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Next Steps

Assistant Knowledge

Define what information your Assistant can access

Assistant Prompt

Set the directions that shape your Assistant’s behavior

Advanced Features

Explore additional customization options

Invite Users

Invite users to start interacting with your Assistant

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Video Tutorial

See Conversation Starters in Action

Watch how to create engaging prompts that help students get started