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

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

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?”

Next Steps


Video Tutorial

See Conversation Starters in Action

Watch how to create engaging prompts that help students get started